Marshall Wace LLP Sells 11,670 Shares of H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT)

Marshall Wace LLP lessened its holdings in H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT - Free Report) by 7.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 153,555 shares of the company's stock after selling 11,670 shares during the quarter. Marshall Wace LLP's holdings in H World Group were worth $5,072,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. purchased a new stake in H World Group during the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. US Bancorp DE grew its holdings in shares of H World Group by 21.2% during the fourth quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 4,839 shares of the company's stock valued at $160,000 after buying an additional 845 shares during the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. increased its position in shares of H World Group by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 5,467 shares of the company's stock valued at $181,000 after acquiring an additional 650 shares in the last quarter. iA Global Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in H World Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $196,000. Finally, Mariner LLC lifted its position in H World Group by 33.8% in the 4th quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 8,120 shares of the company's stock valued at $268,000 after acquiring an additional 2,050 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 46.41% of the company's stock.

H World Group Stock Performance

Shares of HTHT stock traded up $0.02 on Wednesday, reaching $34.24. The stock had a trading volume of 1,656,946 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,010,257. The stock has a market cap of $10.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 0.60. 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 1 year low of $27.03 and a 1 year high of $42.98. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $35.60 and a 200 day simple moving average of $34.78.

H World Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a -- dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.95 per share. This is an increase from H World Group's previous -- dividend of $0.34. This represents a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 9th. H World Group's payout ratio is currently 141.79%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on HTHT shares. HSBC lowered H World Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $32.40 target price for the company. in a report on Wednesday, February 5th. Hsbc Global Res cut shares of H World Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an "overweight" rating on shares of H World Group in a report on Monday, March 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $42.80.

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.