Zacks Research Brokers Decrease Earnings Estimates for CHH

Key Points

• Zacks Research has lowered its earnings estimates for Choice Hotels International for FY2025, predicting earnings of $6.96 per share, down from a previous estimate of $7.03.
• Various analysts have adjusted their price targets, with UBS Group lowering theirs from $160.00 to $149.00, while Barclays reduced their target from $121.00 to $117.00, both recommending a neutral or underweight rating on the stock.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH - Free Report) - Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings estimates for Choice Hotels International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, September 3rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $6.96 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $7.03. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International's current full-year earnings is $7.07 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International's Q4 2025 earnings at $1.57 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.42 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.93 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.09 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.18 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.46 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.14 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.57 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $160.00 to $149.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 10th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $121.00 to $117.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Monday, June 23rd. They issued an "underweight" rating and a $124.00 price objective for the company. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $144.00 to $128.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 30th. Finally, Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $144.00 to $136.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average price target of $133.38.

Choice Hotels International Trading Up 0.3%

NYSE CHH opened at $117.13 on Thursday. Choice Hotels International has a 52 week low of $116.20 and a 52 week high of $157.86. The stock has a market cap of $5.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.02, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 0.90. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $126.60 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $129.07.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.90 by $0.02. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 19.52% and a negative return on equity of 575.73%. The firm had revenue of $426.44 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $430.13 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.84 EPS. Choice Hotels International's quarterly revenue was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 66.2% in the 1st quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 256 shares of the company's stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. HM Payson & Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Signaturefd LLC lifted its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 64.7% in the 1st quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 275 shares of the company's stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. lifted its position in Choice Hotels International by 138.5% in the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 291 shares of the company's stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 65.57% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Choice Hotels International

In related news, EVP Dominic Dragisich sold 2,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.45, for a total value of $341,125.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 68,381 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,330,587.45. This represents a 3.53% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. In the last three months, insiders have sold 12,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,647,400. 23.78% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Choice Hotels International Company Profile

Choice Hotels International, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other segments. The company franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Studios, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Radisson Inn & Suites, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson Individuals, and Radisson Collection.

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