Morgan Stanley Increases Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Price Target to $91.00

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) had its target price raised by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $86.00 to $91.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “underweight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target points to a potential downside of 13.15% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on CHH. Robert W. Baird set a $128.00 target price on Choice Hotels International in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $124.00 target price on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Choice Hotels International presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $112.75.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

NYSE:CHH opened at $104.78 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.80, a PEG ratio of 4.23 and a beta of 0.67. Choice Hotels International has a 1-year low of $84.04 and a 1-year high of $124.24. The business has a 50 day moving average of $109.88 and a 200 day moving average of $108.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.08, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.93.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.05. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 20.28% and a return on equity of 205.69%. The company had revenue of $440.76 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $436.48 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.860-7.100 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Choice Hotels International will post 7.01 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,868,920. The trade was a 5.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new stake in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 77.4% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 385 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in Choice Hotels International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Finally, Hanson & Doremus Investment Management purchased a new stake in Choice Hotels International during the 1st quarter valued at $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

Choice Hotels International Company Profile

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.