What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for CHH Q4 Earnings?

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q4 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Choice Hotels International in a research note issued on Thursday, March 13th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.53 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.47. The consensus estimate for Choice Hotels International’s current full-year earnings is $7.07 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Choice Hotels International’s Q2 2026 earnings at $2.12 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.21 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.69 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.44 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $7.99 EPS.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 20th. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.45 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $389.77 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $374.24 million. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 18.91% and a negative return on equity of 472.31%.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Bank of America raised their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 27th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $150.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $118.00 to $138.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $138.00 to $137.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 4th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $131.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 4th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $140.67.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 1.3 %

Shares of Choice Hotels International stock opened at $130.63 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.10 billion, a PE ratio of 20.97, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.25. Choice Hotels International has a twelve month low of $109.22 and a twelve month high of $157.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $144.53 and its 200 day moving average price is $140.50.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 16th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 1st will be issued a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 1st. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.88%. Choice Hotels International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 18.46%.

Insider Transactions at Choice Hotels International

In related news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 1,780 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $144.40, for a total value of $257,032.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 32,014 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,622,821.60. This trade represents a 5.27 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Dominic Dragisich sold 3,500 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $148.30, for a total transaction of $519,050.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 68,913 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,219,797.90. This trade represents a 4.83 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 24.02% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Choice Hotels International

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 3,562 shares of the company’s stock valued at $506,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC boosted its position in Choice Hotels International by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 12,944 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,838,000 after buying an additional 76 shares during the period. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC boosted its position in Choice Hotels International by 30.3% in the 4th quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 370 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 86 shares during the period. Captrust Financial Advisors boosted its position in Choice Hotels International by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 2,069 shares of the company’s stock valued at $294,000 after buying an additional 90 shares during the period. Finally, Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP boosted its position in Choice Hotels International by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP now owns 3,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $435,000 after buying an additional 95 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.57% of the company’s stock.

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.