What is Zacks Research's Forecast for CHH Q2 Earnings?

Key Points

• Choice Hotels International's Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates have been revised down by Zacks Research from $2.05 to $1.98.
• As of now, the consensus estimate for the company's full-year earnings is $7.07 per share with an average analyst rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $133.38.
• Institutional investors currently own 65.57% of Choice Hotels International's stock, highlighting a significant presence of institutional investment in the company.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Choice Hotels International in a report released on Wednesday, August 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.98 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.05. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International's current full-year earnings is $7.07 per share.

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

CHH has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Truist Financial decreased their target price on Choice Hotels International from $144.00 to $128.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 30th. Barclays decreased their target price on Choice Hotels International from $121.00 to $117.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 7th. Susquehanna set a $140.00 target price on Choice Hotels International and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, May 16th. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on Choice Hotels International from $144.00 to $136.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 22nd. Finally, UBS Group dropped their target price on 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. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Choice Hotels International presently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average target price of $133.38.

Choice Hotels International Trading Up 0.0%

Choice Hotels International stock traded up $0.02 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $117.19. The company's stock had a trading volume of 76,887 shares, compared to its average volume of 421,306. Choice Hotels International has a 52 week low of $116.15 and a 52 week high of $157.86. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $126.60 and a 200-day moving average price of $129.07. The stock has a market cap of $5.42 billion, a PE ratio of 18.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 0.90.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in CHH. Millennium Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 1st quarter valued at about $49,799,000. Bamco Inc. NY grew its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 6.8% in the 2nd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 4,990,652 shares of the company's stock valued at $633,214,000 after buying an additional 317,618 shares during the last quarter. Rock Creek Group LP grew its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 52.3% in the 2nd quarter. Rock Creek Group LP now owns 811,579 shares of the company's stock valued at $102,973,000 after buying an additional 278,715 shares during the last quarter. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC bought a new position in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 1st quarter worth about $25,673,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 194.8% in the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 237,097 shares of the company's stock worth $30,083,000 after acquiring an additional 156,666 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 65.57% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Choice Hotels International

In other Choice Hotels International news, EVP Dominic Dragisich sold 2,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.45, for a total value of $341,125.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 68,381 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,330,587.45. The trade was a 3.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 12,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,647,400. Insiders own 23.78% of the company's stock.

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.