What is Zacks Research's Estimate 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 decreased their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note issued on Wednesday, August 27th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.98 for the quarter, down from their prior 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 issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 6th. The company reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $426.44 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $430.13 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 19.52% and a negative return on equity of 575.73%. The firm's revenue was down 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.84 EPS.

CHH has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Truist Financial decreased their target price on shares of 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 cut their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $121.00 to $117.00 and set an "underweight" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 7th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $160.00 to $149.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 10th. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on shares of Choice Hotels International from $144.00 to $136.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 22nd. Finally, Susquehanna set a $140.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, May 16th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Choice Hotels International currently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average price target of $133.38.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

NYSE:CHH traded down $0.46 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $116.66. The company's stock had a trading volume of 271,871 shares, compared to its average volume of 375,480. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.95, a PEG ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.90. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $126.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $128.65. Choice Hotels International has a 1 year low of $115.82 and a 1 year high of $157.86.

Insider Activity at Choice Hotels International

In other news, EVP Dominic Dragisich sold 2,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated 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 directly owned 68,381 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,330,587.45. This trade represents a 3.53% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 12,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,647,400. Company insiders own 23.78% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International in the 2nd quarter worth about $25,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its stake in Choice Hotels International by 66.2% during the 1st quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 256 shares of the company's stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. HM Payson & Co. bought a new stake in Choice Hotels International during the 1st quarter valued at about $35,000. Signaturefd LLC increased its stake in Choice Hotels International by 64.7% during the 1st quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 275 shares of the company's stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. increased its stake in Choice Hotels International by 138.5% during the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 291 shares of the company's stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Choice Hotels International

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.