Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Stock Price & Analysis
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) closed at USD 111.98 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 113.66; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 109.43–114.95 on volume of 771,771 shares. Market capitalization is $5.09B, with a 52-week range of USD 84.04–123.82 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (CHH)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.62B, net income $328M (20.3% margin), free cash flow $153M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 15.5x (avg 19.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 14.9x, net debt $1.96B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.11 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 114.94 (range 93–131).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +15.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -12.8% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 2.28, revenue estimate $447M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CHH)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.07B | $1.40B | $1.54B | $1.58B | $1.60B | $1.62B |
| Operating income | $429M | $479M | $375M | $464M | $448M | $408M |
| Net income | $289M | $332M | $259M | $300M | $370M | $328M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.15 | $5.99 | $5.07 | $6.20 | $7.90 | — |
| Free cash flow | — | $301M | $228M | $213M | $164M | $153M |
| Operating margin | 40.1% | 34.1% | 24.3% | 29.3% | 28.1% | 25.2% |
| Net margin | 27.0% | 23.7% | 16.7% | 18.9% | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Revenue growth | +38.1% | +31.1% | +10.1% | +2.6% | +0.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $512M | $41.6M | $26.8M | $40.2M | $45.0M | — |
| Total debt | $1.06B | $1.20B | $1.57B | $1.77B | $1.91B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CHH)
P/E 15.5x · P/S 3.1x · EV/EBITDA 14.9x · EV/Sales 4.4x · P/FCF 33.2x · P/B 35.8x · FCF yield 3.01% · Earnings yield 6.44% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.04% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.61% · Net debt $1.96B · EV $7.05B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.0x, Dec 2024 22.8x, Dec 2023 22.2x.
Analysts (CHH)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.11 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 114.94 (low 93, high 131).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $92 → $93 |
| 2026-10-21 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $119 → $121 |
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Underweight | $97 → $98 |
| 2026-10-16 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $102 → $103 |
| 2026-10-14 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Buy | $117 |
| 2026-10-12 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $91 → $92 |
| 2026-09-29 | Baird | Target lowered | Outperform | $129 → $128 |
| 2026-09-10 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $128 → $129 |
| 2026-08-28 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $119 → $120 |
| 2026-08-27 | Mizuho | Initiated | Neutral | $106 |
| 2026-08-18 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $86 → $91 |
| 2026-08-11 | Susquehanna | Target raised | Neutral | $110 → $115 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CHH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +15.6% | -12.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +15.7% | -2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Max drawdown | -20.7% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -44.0% (Feb 2025→Dec 2025) |
CHH revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise and management fees | $187.5M | 42.5% | +5.9% |
| Revenue for reimbursable costs from franchised and managed properties | $163.3M | 37.1% | -2.4% |
| Owned hotels | $34.9M | 7.9% | +15.4% |
| Partnership services and fees | $28.7M | 6.5% | +5.9% |
| Other | $26.3M | 6.0% | +6.5% |
| Total revenue | $440.8M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
CHH company outlook (results filed Aug 5, 2026)
- “The Company is updating certain aspects of its full-year 2026 outlook.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
CHH analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.28 | $2.38 | -4.2% | $447.5M | 14 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.61 | $1.69 | -4.6% | $395.9M | 14 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.99 | $7.13 | -1.9% | $1.63B | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.52 | $7.61 | -1.1% | $1.69B | 18 |
CHH options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±9.4% (±$10.50) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 2, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±3.9% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 41.5% | ±9.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 39.8% | ±12.5% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 38.4% | ±19.0% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 38.7% | ±24.6% |
30-day implied volatility 36.9% vs 25.2% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 111.98 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.48% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 113.66 |
| Open | USD 113.96 |
| Day Range | USD 109.43 – 114.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 84.04 – 123.82 |
| Volume | 771,771 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.09B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CHH)
Nexqual's technical model rates CHH "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.55 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 103.83) |
| MACD | 2.51 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CHH)
Wall Street analysts rate CHH "Hold" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 114.94 (range USD 93–131), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 114.94 |
| High Target | USD 131 |
| Low Target | USD 93 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 11 / 4 |
Earnings (CHH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $447.47M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.02 vs est 1.97 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.07 vs est 1.32 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.6 vs est 1.54 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.1 vs est 2.2 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CHH)
| Total Revenue | $1.01B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.10% |
| Gross Margin | +90.33% |
| Operating Margin | +37.73% |
| Profit Margin | +32.63% |
| ROE | +566.36% |
| Debt / Equity | 14.82 |
| Current Ratio | 0.93 |
| Total Cash | $42.83M |
| Total Debt | $2.11B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $153.25M (9.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CHH)
Nexqual rates Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +0.8% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 90%, operating 38% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $43M cash and investments vs $2.00B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $153M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 566%, ROA 9.2% |
Ownership (CHH)
| Insider Ownership | +39.11% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +77.05% |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.50M |
| Float | 34.74M |
| Short % of Float | +32.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (CHH)
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is led by Dominic E. Dragisich, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Dominic E. Dragisich |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Scott E. Oaksmith |
| Chief Technology Officer | Tony Pallas |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Noha Abdalla |
Major Backers & Investors (CHH)
Notable institutional backers of Choice Hotels International, Inc. include BAMCO Inc., BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund, BARON INVESTMENT Fd.S TRT -Baron Generational Growth Fd., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| BAMCO Inc. | 20.73% |
| BARON SELECT FUNDS-Baron Partners Fund | 11.72% |
| BARON INVESTMENT Fd.S TRT -Baron Generational Growth Fd. | 6.49% |
| Morgan Stanley | 6.42% |
| Eaton Vance Growth Trust-Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | 3.61% |
| Balyasny Asset Management LP | 2.43% |
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 2.04% |
| Voss Capital, LP | 2.02% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 5.04% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
From Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our business strategy has been to conduct direct franchising in those international markets where both franchising is an accepted business model and our brands can achieve significant revenue growth through our proprietary distribution channels.
- We also enter into certain distribution arrangements which grant hotels access to certain of our proprietary distribution channels in order to broaden our offerings in a given market.
- We also enter into distribution agreements which grant hotels access to certain of our proprietary distribution channels in order to broaden our offerings in a given market.
- Our focus is not only to help increase the number of reservations delivered to our franchisees, but also to help increase the percentage of guest reservations processed through our proprietary channels.
Partnerships
- Our Company articulates its mission as a commitment to our franchisees' profitability by providing our franchisees with hotel franchises that strive to generate the highest return on investment of any hotel franchise.
- Strategy - Our mission is a commitment to franchisee profitability by providing our franchisees with hotel franchises that strive to generate the highest return on investment of any hotel franchise.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Government franchise and tax regulation could impact our business.
- We may be deemed to be a joint employer with our franchisees under certain new laws, rules, and regulations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | USD 75.07 | ▼ 4.2% |
| ATAT | Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limite | USD 32.58 | ▼ 1.75% |
| HTHT | H World Group Limited | USD 46.31 | ▲ 1.18% |
| H | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | USD 176.96 | ▼ 0.92% |
| IHG | Intercontinental Hotels Group | USD 167.78 | ▼ 1.81% |
| HLT | Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | USD 358.07 | ▼ 1.15% |
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