H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) Shares Acquired by RV Capital AG

RV Capital AG lifted its stake in H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT - Free Report) by 7.0% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 659,652 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 43,315 shares during the quarter. H World Group comprises about 5.4% of RV Capital AG's holdings, making the stock its 8th largest holding. RV Capital AG owned 0.21% of H World Group worth $24,414,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in HTHT. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. purchased a new position in H World Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. US Bancorp DE grew its position in H World Group by 21.2% in the fourth quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 4,839 shares of the company's stock worth $160,000 after acquiring an additional 845 shares during the period. iA Global Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in H World Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $196,000. Confluence Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in H World Group in the first quarter worth approximately $209,000. Finally, Mariner LLC grew its position in H World Group by 33.8% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 8,120 shares of the company's stock worth $268,000 after acquiring an additional 2,050 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 46.41% of the company's stock.

H World Group Stock Down 2.0%

HTHT opened at $35.10 on Friday. The business's 50-day simple moving average is $35.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $34.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 0.88. H World Group Limited has a one year low of $27.03 and a one year high of $42.98. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.48.

H World Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a -- dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 9th were issued a dividend of $0.95 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 9th. This represents a dividend yield of 4.1%. This is a positive change from H World Group's previous -- dividend of $0.34. H World Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 131.94%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of H World Group in a research report on Monday, March 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on H World Group from $43.00 to $42.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, H World Group presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $40.80.

H World Group Profile

H World Group Limited develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People's Republic of China. The company operates hotels under its own brands, such as HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Starway Hotel, Ibis Styles Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Manxin Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Madison Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels.

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