What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for CHH Q3 Earnings?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Choice Hotels International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, February 3rd. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now expects that the company will earn $2.07 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.10. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International’s current full-year earnings is $6.84 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International’s Q2 2026 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.22 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported $2.23 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.92 by $0.31. Choice Hotels International had a negative return on equity of 659.01% and a net margin of 16.27%. The business had revenue of $428.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $432.62 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.82 earnings per share. Choice Hotels International’s revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other brokerages have also commented on CHH. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $138.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Bank of America increased their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 27th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Choice Hotels International from $133.00 to $138.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Choice Hotels International from $118.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 10th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $113.00 to $114.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $136.33.

Choice Hotels International Stock Performance

Shares of CHH stock opened at $150.97 on Thursday. Choice Hotels International has a 52-week low of $108.91 and a 52-week high of $153.81. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $144.57 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $136.50. The company has a market capitalization of $7.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.92, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 1.23.

Choice Hotels International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 2nd were given a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 2nd. This represents a $1.15 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.76%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.03%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Choice Hotels International

In other news, CEO Patrick Pacious sold 7,192 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $144.95, for a total value of $1,042,480.40. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 404,666 shares in the company, valued at $58,656,336.70. The trade was a 1.75 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Insiders own 24.02% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 81.4% during the third quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 399 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 179 shares during the period. Anchor Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Choice Hotels International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $55,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in Choice Hotels International during the 3rd quarter valued at $63,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its position in Choice Hotels International by 165.5% in the 4th quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $85,000 after acquiring an additional 374 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Eagle Bay Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 12.9% during the third quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC now owns 843 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. 65.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.