205,911 Shares in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts $WH Acquired by Ancora Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Ancora Advisors LLC acquired 205,911 shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter, valued at approximately $17.34 million and representing about 0.28% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 93.46% of the stock.
• Wyndham exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $1.48 EPS versus the $1.41 consensus, although revenue fell 5.5% year over year to $375 million. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $4.71–$4.83.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share, equivalent to $1.72 annually and a 2.3% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with an average price target of $95.91.

Ancora Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 205,911 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $17,340,000. Ancora Advisors LLC owned about 0.28% of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 49.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 376 shares of the company's stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 124 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 4.4% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,043 shares of the company's stock worth $247,000 after acquiring an additional 129 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 73.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 314 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. MML Investors Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 0.7% in the second quarter. MML Investors Services LLC now owns 28,070 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,280,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 6.8% in the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 2,960 shares of the company's stock valued at $249,000 after purchasing an additional 189 shares in the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

In related news, CEO Geoffrey A. Ballotti sold 19,414 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.71, for a total transaction of $1,411,591.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 549,323 shares in the company, valued at $39,941,275.33. The trade was a 3.41% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Company insiders own 2.33% of the company's stock.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts stock opened at $75.91 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.91, a PEG ratio of 1.93 and a beta of 0.63. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.53. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 52-week low of $69.21 and a 52-week high of $90.35. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $78.02 and a 200-day moving average of $80.00.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $1.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.41 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $375.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $400.75 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 14.67% and a return on equity of 74.22%. The business's revenue was down 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.33 EPS. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.710-4.830 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will post 4.81 EPS for the current year.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be issued a $0.43 dividend. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts's payout ratio is currently 63.24%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "neutral" rating and set a $80.00 price target on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $98.00 price objective on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $100.00 to $97.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $93.00 to $91.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 18th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $95.91.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc NYSE: WH is a leading global hospitality company specializing in hotel franchising and management. Established in 2018 through the spin-off of Wyndham Hotel Group from Wyndham Worldwide, the company focuses on the development, marketing and distribution of hotel brands designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers. Its core business model centers on franchising agreements, enabling third-party hotel owners to operate under the Wyndham portfolio while accessing the company's centralized services and support.

The company's brand portfolio spans economy, midscale and upper-midscale segments, featuring well-known names such as Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Microtel Inn & Suites, and La Quinta by Wyndham.

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