JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Price Target to $116.00

Key Points

• JPMorgan Chase cut its price target on Choice Hotels International to $116 (from $117) and maintained a "neutral" rating, implying about a 10.39% upside from the prior close.
• Analyst consensus is tepid: the average rating is "Reduce" with a consensus price target of $110.33 (2 Buys, 8 Holds, 4 Sells).
• Choice missed quarterly EPS expectations, reporting $1.07 vs. $1.35 expected while revenue of $340.6M slightly topped estimates, and it set FY2026 guidance of 6.920–7.140 EPS (analysts expect ~7.1).

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH - Get Free Report) had its price objective dropped by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $117.00 to $116.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 10.39% from the stock's previous close.

CHH has been the subject of several other research reports. Barclays cut their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $112.00 to $100.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered Choice Hotels International from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Susquehanna cut their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $115.00 to $110.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $91.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $83.00 to $87.00 and gave the company an "underweight" rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus price target of $110.33.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

CHH stock traded up $2.36 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $105.08. 514,199 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 683,408. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58. Choice Hotels International has a 1-year low of $84.04 and a 1-year high of $136.45. The company's fifty day moving average price is $106.69 and its 200-day moving average price is $101.48. The firm has a market cap of $4.78 billion, a PE ratio of 14.16, a P/E/G ratio of 4.08 and a beta of 0.65.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.35 by ($0.28). Choice Hotels International had a return on equity of 281.98% and a net margin of 21.55%.The business had revenue of $340.58 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $333.48 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.34 EPS. The company's revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Choice Hotels International will post 7.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Choice Hotels International

In related news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 1,603 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $160,300.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 37,172 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,717,200. The trade was a 4.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 24.02% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in CHH. Bamco Inc. NY grew its stake in shares of Choice Hotels International by 37.8% in the 4th quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 7,386,575 shares of the company's stock valued at $703,645,000 after buying an additional 2,026,679 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 151.5% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 512,628 shares of the company's stock valued at $48,833,000 after acquiring an additional 308,771 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,910,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 55.1% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 574,630 shares of the company's stock valued at $54,739,000 after acquiring an additional 204,146 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL increased its holdings in shares of Choice Hotels International by 208.1% during the 4th quarter. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL now owns 280,513 shares of the company's stock valued at $26,722,000 after acquiring an additional 189,464 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.57% of the company's stock.

About Choice Hotels International

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.

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