Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.11 EPS

Key Points

• Q1 beat: Wyndham reported EPS of $0.96 vs. consensus ~$0.85 and revenue of $327M (up 3.5% YoY), with strong profitability (net margin ~13.5% and ROE ~64%) and a record ~2,200‑hotel development pipeline supporting fee/franchise growth.
• Guidance weighed on shares: Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $4.62–$4.80 (midpoint ≈ $4.71), modestly below street expectations (~$4.84), and the stock fell about 1.8% on the news.
• Dividend raised: The company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.43 (annualized $1.72) for a ~2.0% yield, with a dividend payout ratio around 69.6%.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $0.96 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.11, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $327.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $319.56 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 13.51% and a return on equity of 64.18%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.86 earnings per share. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.620-4.800 EPS.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of WH opened at $83.94 on Thursday. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 52 week low of $69.21 and a 52 week high of $92.68. The firm has a market cap of $6.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.20 and a beta of 0.69. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $81.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $77.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.37, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.86.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th were paid a $0.43 dividend. This is an increase from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts's previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 20th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 69.64%.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Wyndham Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat consensus — Wyndham reported $0.96 EPS versus consensus roughly $0.84–$0.85 and revenue of $327M versus ~$319.6M, with revenue up 3.5% year‑over‑year; profitability remained strong (net margin ~13.5%, ROE ~64%). Wyndham Hotels (WH) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Growth metrics: system size grew ~4% and management says the development pipeline is a record ~2,200 hotels, supporting longer‑term fee and franchise revenue growth and showing healthy demand for the brand. WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst writeups and metric comparisons note the beat and highlight RevPAR momentum, but also dig into per‑metric variances — useful for modeling but not a single catalyst. Wyndham (WH) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $4.62–$4.80 (midpoint ≈ $4.71) is modestly below the consensus near $4.84 — this guidance gap likely pressured the stock despite the quarter’s beat. WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Insider Activity at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

In other news, General Counsel Paul F. Cash sold 19,800 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.09, for a total value of $1,506,582.00. Following the transaction, the general counsel owned 27,912 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,123,824.08. This represents a 41.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Scott R. Strickland sold 6,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.36, for a total value of $522,340.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 43,639 shares in the company, valued at $3,506,830.04. The trade was a 12.96% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 2.33% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 73.5% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 314 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in 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 during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 3,478.9% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 680 shares of the company's stock worth $54,000 after buying an additional 661 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts during the fourth quarter worth about $80,000. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on WH. Mizuho raised their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $97.00 to $108.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $99.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $87.00 price objective on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Zacks Research raised Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $95.50 to $93.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $95.64.

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.