CHHConsumer Cyclical · LodgingThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Choice Hotels International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $118 — +19.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 45 of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Choice Hotels International, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (86): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CHH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $128 → $129 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $119 → $120 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Initiates | Neutral | $106 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $86 → $91 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $110 → $115 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $101 → $102 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $100 → $101 |
| 21 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $116 → $118 |
| 21 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | $98 → $99 |
| 16 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CHH appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. returned −10.2% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. has a market value of $4.5B and an enterprise value of $6.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 7.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $328.3M, a 20.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.08.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $114.8M.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. spent $133.0M on share buybacks and $52.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.9×; forward P/E: 13.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.17%, paying out 16% of earnings.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. employs 1,754 people — $923K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| CHHChoice Hotels International, Inc. | $4.5B | 45 |
| WHWyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | $5.2B | 52 |
| HHyatt Hotels Corp. | $14.6B | 49 |
| CVEOCiveo Corp. | $347.1M | 91 |
| HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | $70.3B | 55 |
| MARMarriott International, Inc. | $88.5B | 63 |
| BCBrunswick Corp.* | $4.4B | 94 |
* Nearest Consumer Cyclical names by size — few lodging companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Choice Hotels International's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock. The announcement was made by the asset-light global lodging franchisor on Sept. 17, 2026.
Why it matters — CHH watchers track dividend declarations as a signal of the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Choice Hotels International presented at the Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference, and the transcript of that presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The item reports that the company took part in the industry conference event.
Why it matters — CHH watchers would care because the transcript offers insight into management's commentary on the lodging sector and the company's outlook as presented to investors.
Choice Hotels (CHH) reported earnings 30 days ago, and since that report the stock has declined 9.4%. The article examines what might come next for the company following that earnings announcement.
Why it matters — A CHH watcher would care because the stock has fallen notably since the last earnings report, raising questions about investor sentiment and the company's near-term outlook.
Choice Hotels International President and CEO Dominic Dragisich will speak at the 2026 Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference on Wednesday, September 9. His remarks at the event will be webcast.
Why it matters — The CEO's presentation at a major industry conference offers Choice Hotels shareholders an opportunity to hear directly from leadership about the company.
Baron Focused Growth Fund reported a Q2 2026 rebound, gaining 13.26% versus the Russell 2500 Growth Index's 24.02%, while holding 28 investments as of June 30, 2026. The fund reiterated its commitment to long-term investing in competitively advantaged growth businesses.
Why it matters — CHH watchers would care because Baron Focused Growth Fund is a major institutional shareholder, so its portfolio commentary can signal how the fund views its holdings, including any stake in Choice Hotels.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Choice Hotels International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $118, with estimates ranging from $91 to $131. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Choice Hotels International, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Choice Hotels International, Inc. 45 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 17 Sept 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. ranks 45 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +19.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Choice Hotels International, Inc. 45 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Choice Hotels International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CHH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $91 to $131 over the next 12 months.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. returned -10.2% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a hospitality franchisor that operates a broad portfolio of hotel brands across economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 17 Sept 2026): "Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend". Choice Hotels International's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock. The announcement was made by the asset-light global lodging franchisor on Sept. 17, 2026.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a hospitality franchisor that operates a broad portfolio of hotel brands across economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments. Choice Hotels International focuses on franchising and supporting lodging properties for business and leisure travelers through reservation systems, marketing programs, loyalty offerings, and brand management services. Its brand family includes well-known names such as Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Hotels, Ascend Hotel Collection, Everhome Suites, MainStay Suites, and WoodSpring Suites, along with several Radisson-branded properties in the Americas. The company serves hotel owners and franchisees by providing centralized operating standards, distribution technology, and commercial support that help maintain consistency across its network. Headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, Choice Hotels International plays a significant role in the global lodging market by offering a diversified collection of hotel experiences across multiple price points and travel needs.
CEO Mr. Dominic E. Dragisich · 1,754 employees · United States · https://www.choicehotels.com
