JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Stock

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) had its price objective boosted by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $116.00 to $118.00 in a report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 9.02% from the stock’s previous close.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Barclays lifted their target price on Choice Hotels International from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $129.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Choice Hotels International from $87.00 to $86.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $111.00.

Choice Hotels International Price Performance

Shares of CHH stock opened at $108.24 on Tuesday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $110.39 and a 200-day simple moving average of $107.85. The company has a market capitalization of $4.92 billion, a PE ratio of 14.59, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.67. Choice Hotels International has a twelve month low of $84.04 and a twelve month high of $136.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.58.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 firm had revenue of $340.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $333.48 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.34 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International will post 7.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In other Choice Hotels International news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,868,920. This trade represents a 5.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 23.87% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Choice Hotels International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CHH. Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. acquired a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC bought a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its position in Choice Hotels International by 77.4% in the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 171 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Choice Hotels International by 6,416.7% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 385 shares during the period. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Choice Hotels International in the third quarter worth $38,000. 65.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Choice Hotels International Company Profile

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.