Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for CHH Q3 Earnings

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) – Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for Choice Hotels International in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $2.24 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.35. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International’s current full-year earnings is $6.99 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.60 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.93 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.12 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.93 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.27 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.75 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $7.06 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.24 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $2.12 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.60 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Choice Hotels International from $86.00 to $91.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $124.00 price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $112.75.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CHH opened at $109.84 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $109.76 and a 200-day moving average of $108.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 0.93. Choice Hotels International has a twelve month low of $84.04 and a twelve month high of $123.82. The firm has a market cap of $4.94 billion, a PE ratio of 15.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.47 and a beta of 0.67.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $440.76 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $436.48 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.92 EPS. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In related news, Director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.98, for a total transaction of $540,997.86. Following the transaction, the director owned 23,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,566,129.26. This trade represents a 17.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total transaction of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 35,172 shares in the company, valued at $3,868,920. The trade was a 5.38% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 9,525.7% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 3,184,377 shares of the company’s stock valued at $351,141,000 after buying an additional 3,151,295 shares during the period. Bamco Inc. NY raised its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 37.8% during the fourth quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 7,386,575 shares of the company’s stock worth $703,645,000 after acquiring an additional 2,026,679 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 151.5% during the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 512,628 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,833,000 after acquiring an additional 308,771 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Choice Hotels International in the 4th quarter valued at $28,910,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 55.1% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 574,630 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,739,000 after purchasing an additional 204,146 shares during the period. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Choice Hotels International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Choice Hotels’ most recently reported quarter exceeded expectations, with earnings of $2.02 per share versus the $1.97 consensus estimate and revenue of $440.76 million versus expectations of $436.48 million. Revenue increased 3.4% year over year, providing a constructive operating backdrop.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research projects 2026 earnings of $6.93 per share, 2027 earnings of $7.06, and 2028 earnings of $7.60. The 2026 estimate is close to the broader $6.99 consensus, while the forecasts imply continued earnings growth over the next two years.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its 2026 EPS estimate to $6.93 from $7.08, its 2027 estimate to $7.06 from $7.56, and its 2028 estimate to $7.60 from $8.10. The firm also lowered estimates for Q3 and Q4 2026 and every reported quarter in 2027 and 2028, including Q1 2027 to $1.12 from $1.22 and Q2 2028 to $2.12 from $2.27.
• Negative Sentiment: The largest reduction was to full-year 2028 expectations, indicating that analysts see less long-term earnings power than previously anticipated. With the stock trading near its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the estimate cuts may weigh on investor sentiment despite the company’s recent earnings beat.

About Choice Hotels International

Choice Hotels International, Inc is a hospitality franchisor specializing in the development and support of lodging brands across the economy, midscale and upscale segments. Through a network of franchisees, Choice Hotels supplies proprietary reservation and distribution systems, comprehensive marketing programs, and operational support services. The company’s core activities include brand management, franchise development, and technology-driven revenue optimization tools designed to enhance guest acquisition and retention for its partners.

Founded in 1939 as Quality Courts United, the company rebranded to Choice Hotels International in 1982 to reflect its expanding brand portfolio and global ambitions.