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Choice Hotels International (CHH)


Market Price (2/9/2026): $109.25 | Market Cap: $5.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

Choice Hotels International (CHH)


Market Price (2/9/2026): $109.25
Market Cap: $5.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77%
Key risks
CHH key risks include [1] lagging net unit growth compared to its sector and [2] share price declines resulting from failed strategic transactions like its attempt to acquire Wyndham.
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 29%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Real Estate Data Analytics.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 29%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 32%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, and Smart Buildings & Proptech. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Real Estate Data Analytics.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -77%
6 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
7 Key risks
CHH key risks include [1] lagging net unit growth compared to its sector and [2] share price declines resulting from failed strategic transactions like its attempt to acquire Wyndham.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Choice Hotels International (CHH) stock has gained about 20% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Choice Hotels International reported robust 2025 development results, driven by record international expansion and significant growth in its extended-stay segment. The company announced on January 26, 2026, that it onboarded 130 new international hotels, increasing its international room count by 13% to nearly 160,000 outside the U.S.. This expansion included new market entries in Africa, with a commitment to develop 100 hotels by 2035, and a strengthened presence in Canada through the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in the Choice Hotels Canada joint venture. Additionally, Choice Hotels achieved its strongest extended-stay year on record with 66 new domestic hotel openings, demonstrating sustained momentum across its upscale and core brands.

2. The company significantly raised its fiscal year 2025 financial outlook. On November 5, 2025, Choice Hotels International updated its guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting higher earnings and adjusted earnings per share. The revised earnings per share were estimated to be between $7.52 and $7.89, an increase from the previously estimated range of $5.54 to $5.86. This upward revision to financial expectations likely bolstered investor confidence and contributed to the stock's appreciation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.9% change in CHH stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 22.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120252082026Change
Stock Price ($)92.68109.2817.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5771,5961.2%
Net Income Margin (%)19.5%23.9%22.6%
P/E Multiple13.913.2-5.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46460.2%
Cumulative Contribution17.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CHH17.9% 
Market (SPY)1.3%26.9%
Sector (XLY)-1.6%37.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -13.9% change in CHH stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -30.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120252082026Change
Stock Price ($)126.98109.28-13.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5861,5960.7%
Net Income Margin (%)19.8%23.9%21.2%
P/E Multiple18.913.2-30.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)46461.0%
Cumulative Contribution-13.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CHH-13.9% 
Market (SPY)9.6%24.0%
Sector (XLY)6.8%38.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -25.1% change in CHH stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -51.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120252082026Change
Stock Price ($)145.84109.28-25.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5531,5962.8%
Net Income Margin (%)16.3%23.9%47.1%
P/E Multiple27.113.2-51.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)47461.9%
Cumulative Contribution-25.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CHH-25.1% 
Market (SPY)15.8%48.0%
Sector (XLY)2.3%51.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.5% change in CHH stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/8/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120232082026Change
Stock Price ($)119.39109.28-8.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3251,59620.5%
Net Income Margin (%)25.7%23.9%-7.0%
P/E Multiple19.213.2-31.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)554619.1%
Cumulative Contribution-8.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CHH-8.5% 
Market (SPY)76.2%43.0%
Sector (XLY)62.5%43.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CHH Return47%-27%2%26%-32%12%4%
Peers Return43%-16%32%21%5%3%108%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-1%81%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CHH Win Rate75%25%42%67%42%100% 
Peers Win Rate55%45%58%60%58%80% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CHH Max Drawdown-6%-33%-2%-3%-40%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-9%-29%-5%-8%-25%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WH, MAR, HLT, H, HGV. See CHH Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 2/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCHHS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-33.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven49.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-50.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven102.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven256 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-20.7%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven26.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven130 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-54.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven119.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,656 days1,480 days

Compare to WH, MAR, HLT, H, HGV

In The Past

Choice Hotels International's stock fell -33.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/31/2021. A -33.2% loss requires a 49.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Choice Hotels International (CHH)

Choice Hotels International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor worldwide. The company operates in Hotel Franchising and Corporate & Other segments. It franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, and Ascend Hotel Collection. The company also develops and markets cloud-based property management software to non-franchised hoteliers. As of December 31, 2021, it had 7,030 hotels with 579,746 rooms located in 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 40 countries and territories. Choice Hotels International, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Choice Hotels International (CHH):

  • A Marriott or Hilton, but focused on the mid-scale and economy hotel market.
  • The McDonald's of hotels, in that it primarily franchises its various hotel brands to independent owners rather than owning the hotels themselves.

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  • Hotel Franchising: Licensing its portfolio of hotel brands, operational systems, and support services to independent hotel owners.
  • Centralized Reservation & Loyalty Programs: Providing franchisees access to a global reservation system and the Choice Privileges loyalty program to drive bookings and customer retention.
  • Marketing & Advertising Services: Developing and executing national and international marketing campaigns to promote its brands and increase guest demand for franchised hotels.

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Choice Hotels International (symbol: CHH) primarily sells to **other companies**.

Choice Hotels operates predominantly as a franchisor. Its major customers are the **independent hotel owners and operators (franchisees)** who license Choice Hotels' brands (such as Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Cambria, Radisson, etc.), utilize its central reservation systems, and benefit from its marketing and operational support.

These franchisees pay various fees to Choice Hotels International, including initial franchise fees, recurring royalty fees, marketing fees, and reservation system fees.

Due to the highly fragmented nature of the hotel ownership landscape and Choice Hotels' business model:

  • It is not possible to identify a few "major customer companies" in the traditional sense that are public entities and account for a significant portion of Choice Hotels International's revenue.
  • Choice Hotels' revenue is derived from thousands of franchisees globally, most of whom are private companies, smaller ownership groups, or individual developers.
  • No single franchisee or a small group of franchisees represents a concentration risk or a dominant customer for Choice Hotels International, making a specific list of major public customer companies with symbols unfeasible.

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  • Amazon.com, Inc. (Symbol: AMZN) - For Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure, which hosts Choice Hotels' core reservation system and other critical IT services.

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Patrick Pacious President and Chief Executive Officer

Patrick Pacious joined Choice Hotels in 2005 and was appointed CEO in 2017. Before becoming CEO, he held the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his tenure at Choice Hotels, Mr. Pacious worked in senior management consulting positions with BearingPoint Inc. and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting LLP, where he provided consulting services to several major hospitality companies, including Choice. He served as a U.S. Navy officer in surface warfare and strategic planning from 1987 to 1993. As CEO, he has overseen significant acquisitions, including WoodSpring Suites in 2018 and Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022. He also led the launch of new brands such as Everhome Suites (2020) and Clarion Pointe (2018).

Scott Oaksmith Chief Financial Officer

Scott Oaksmith was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Choice Hotels International in September 2023. He has been with Choice Hotels since 2002, serving in various finance-related roles with increasing responsibilities. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President of Real Estate & Finance (2020-2023), and Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer (2016-2020). Before joining Choice, Mr. Oaksmith worked in accounting and consulting at American Express Tax and Business Services, Inc. and its predecessor, Wolfpoff & Company, LLP.

Dominic Dragisich Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer

Dominic Dragisich joined Choice Hotels in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned to his current role in August 2023. Before joining Choice Hotels, he served as Chief Financial Officer at XO Communications, a telecommunications services provider. In that role, he oversaw all financial operations and played a lead role in the company's eventual sale to Verizon Communications, Inc. Mr. Dragisich's earlier career includes senior finance and operational roles at Marriott International, NII Holdings, and Deloitte Consulting.

Raul Ramirez Chief Segment and International Operations Officer

Raul Ramirez joined Choice Hotels in 2017. He previously held the title of Chief Strategy and International Operations Officer. At Choice, he has been instrumental in leading the integration of the Radisson Americas brands and WoodSpring Suites. Prior to joining Choice, Mr. Ramirez held senior finance and operational leadership positions at Verizon, XO Communications, and Nextel International (NII Holdings), and supported merger and acquisition activities at XO Communications.

John Lancaster Vice President, Emerging Markets Franchise Development and Owner Relations

John Lancaster has been with Choice Hotels since 2011, holding various roles including Regional Vice President of Franchise Development and Director of Global Sales Sourcing and Solutions. In his current role, he leads initiatives aimed at increasing hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented populations through Choice's emerging markets franchise development program. Before joining Choice Hotels, Mr. Lancaster gained extensive on-property hotel experience, serving as Director of Marketing and General Manager at multiple properties, and held leadership positions at Crescent Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International. He was also instrumental in establishing HERtels by Choice, a program focused on women's entrepreneurship.

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Choice Hotels International (CHH) faces several key risks to its business:
  • Vulnerability to Macroeconomic Pressures and Demand Fluctuations: Choice Hotels International's business model is heavily reliant on the lower and mid-segments of the lodging industry, making it particularly susceptible to broader macroeconomic pressures such as inflation, potential GDP concerns, and shifts in consumer sentiment and travel patterns. These factors can lead to decreased occupancy rates and lower Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) across its portfolio.
  • Lagging Net Unit Growth and Intense Competition: The company has demonstrated the lowest organic and total net unit growth within its sector. This slow expansion rate is a significant concern, as it can impede Choice Hotels' ability to maintain or grow its market share and competitive position, especially with other hotel chains expanding more rapidly.
  • Share Price and Shareholder Rights Risk from Failed Strategic Transactions: Market anticipation of the successful completion of significant offers or mergers, such as the previously attempted acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, can be factored into the company's stock prices. The failure to finalize such transactions could lead to a substantial decline in stock value, reflecting investor disappointment and a recalibration of market expectations, which represents a material setback for shareholder equity.

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  • Disruptive Growth of Alternative Accommodations

    Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO continue to expand their market share, professionalize operations, and attract a broader range of travelers, including those who traditionally would have opted for economy and midscale hotels (Choice Hotels' core market). This includes demand for longer stays, group travel, and the desire for local or unique experiences. This expanding competition puts ongoing pressure on pricing, occupancy rates, and market share for Choice Hotels' franchised properties.

  • Increasing Disintermediation by Search Engines and Meta-OTAs

    The growing dominance of platforms like Google Hotels in the travel search and booking funnel represents an emerging threat. Google's increasing ability to aggregate hotel offerings, enable direct bookings on its own platform, and prioritize search results based on its algorithms can diminish the visibility and direct booking power of traditional hotel brands like Choice Hotels. This can make their loyalty programs and brand websites less central to the booking process, potentially increasing customer acquisition costs for franchisees and eroding long-term brand equity.

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Choice Hotels International (CHH) primarily operates as a hotel franchisor, offering a diverse portfolio of brands across the upscale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. The company also develops and sells cloud-based technology products, such as inventory management and pricing tools, to hoteliers.

Addressable Market Sizes:

  • Global Hotel & Hospitality Market: The global hospitality market was valued at approximately $4.9 trillion in 2024 and $5.24 trillion in 2024, projected to grow to $5.52 trillion in 2025. The overall Hotels Market size was valued at USD 1071.49 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach nearly USD 2166.55 billion by 2032. Another estimate placed the global hotels and resorts market size at $1.7 trillion in 2024.
  • U.S. Hotel & Hospitality Market: The U.S. hotels market size was estimated at USD 263.21 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 280.63 billion in 2025. The U.S. Hotels & Motels industry is valued at $286.5 billion in 2025. The United States hospitality market size was valued at USD 223.93 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 250.45 billion by 2032.
  • Global Hotel Franchise Market: The global hotel franchise market was valued at USD 36.7 billion in 2023 and USD 37.02 billion in 2023, with projections to reach USD 77.16 billion by 2033. Another estimate valued the global market at US$38.3 billion in 2024, expected to reach US$54.8 billion by 2030. More recently, the Hotel Franchise Market Size was valued at USD 46.31 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 83.83 billion by 2032.
  • North America Hotel Franchise Market: North America accounted for 35% of the hotel franchise market revenue share in 2023 and emerged as the most prominent global hotel franchise market with a 38.16% market revenue share in 2023. The U.S. hotel franchises market is estimated at US$10.4 billion in 2024.
  • Global Midscale Hotel Market: The global midscale hotel market size was valued at USD 115.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 210.3 billion by 2033. North America's midscale hotel market was valued at USD 32.4 billion in 2024.
  • Global Economy Hotel Market: The global Economy Hotels Market size was valued at USD 134 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 140.7 billion in 2025. North America dominates this market, with a valuation of USD 45 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 70 billion in 2035.
  • Global Extended Stay Hotel Market: The global extended-stay hotel market is expected to reach $62.8 billion in 2025 and grow to approximately $143.2 billion by 2035.
  • North America Hotel and Hospitality Management Software Market: This market generated a revenue of USD 1,436.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$2,082.3 million by 2030.

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Choice Hotels International (CHH) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies:

  1. International Expansion and Increased Direct Franchising: Choice Hotels is aggressively pursuing growth in international markets with a stated goal to double international adjusted EBITDA by 2027. This includes expanding its presence in regions such as EMEA and Latin America, and transitioning to direct franchising models in key markets like Canada. The company has also entered new markets, including Argentina and Australia, and anticipates significant growth in its international rooms portfolio.
  2. Growth in Higher-Revenue Segments: The company is focused on expanding its portfolio in "higher-revenue" segments, specifically upscale, extended stay, and midscale brands. This strategy includes increasing global net rooms in these segments, which have demonstrated robust performance and higher revenues per hotel. Choice Hotels' development pipeline is heavily concentrated in these accretive segments, indicating continued unit growth.
  3. Increased Effective Royalty Rate: Choice Hotels consistently identifies its effective royalty rate as a significant contributor to revenue growth. Management expects this rate to continue to increase in the mid-single digits, directly impacting the company's overall adjusted EBITDA.
  4. Enhancement of Loyalty Program and Ancillary Revenue Streams: The company is investing in technology and enhancing its loyalty program, Choice Privileges, with new benefits set to launch. These initiatives aim to streamline franchisee operations and boost direct bookings, thereby increasing customer engagement and driving revenue. Additionally, Choice Hotels emphasizes the growth of "partnership services and fees" and other "non-RevPAR dependent programs" as important ancillary revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2024, Choice Hotels International repurchased 3.1 million shares of common stock for $382.1 million.
  • In 2023, the company repurchased 2.9 million shares for $365.9 million.
  • The Board of Directors approved an increase in the share repurchase authorization by 5 million shares in March 2024, and as of March 31, 2025, approximately 3.4 million shares remained authorized for repurchase.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuance has been reported; instead, the number of shares outstanding has generally decreased from approximately 56.17 million in 2020 to 46.43 million in October 2025 due to repurchases.

Outbound Investments

  • In August 2022, Choice Hotels acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands, over 600 hotels, and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada.
  • In July 2025, the company acquired the remaining 50% stake in Choice Hotels Canada from InnVest Hotels for approximately $112 million, transitioning to a fully direct franchising model in Canada.
  • In July 2024, Choice Hotels fully divested its remaining shares in Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Inc. for approximately $91 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Estimated capital expenditures were $145.9 million in 2024 and $116.3 million in 2023.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2025 are $136.8 million.
  • These expenditures support strategic investments in technology and brand expansion.

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Financials

CHHWHMARHLTHHGVMedian
NameChoice H.Wyndham .Marriott.Hilton W.Hyatt Ho.Hilton G. 
Mkt Price109.2877.29333.24314.38162.8747.64136.07
Mkt Cap5.05.990.673.615.64.210.7
Rev LTM1,5961,43625,92511,7356,9144,9985,956
Op Inc LTM4685934,1372,580449551572
FCF LTM1242941,9272,29610777209
FCF 3Y Avg1692682,3231,916397129332
CFO LTM2683492,7012,508301238325
CFO 3Y Avg3013102,9142,122590246450

Growth & Margins

CHHWHMARHLTHHGVMedian
NameChoice H.Wyndham .Marriott.Hilton W.Hyatt Ho.Hilton G. 
Rev Chg LTM2.8%3.4%4.7%6.7%3.1%6.0%4.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.7%-2.5%10.6%13.1%9.1%10.9%9.9%
Rev Chg Q4.5%-3.5%3.7%8.8%9.6%-0.5%4.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.2%-1.0%0.9%2.2%2.3%-0.1%1.1%
Op Mgn LTM29.3%41.3%16.0%22.0%6.5%11.0%19.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg29.4%38.4%16.3%22.0%5.8%14.4%19.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.9%0.8%0.6%0.8%0.0%-1.1%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM16.8%24.3%10.4%21.4%4.4%4.8%13.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.2%22.0%11.8%19.4%8.8%5.5%15.5%
FCF/Rev LTM7.8%20.5%7.4%19.6%1.5%1.5%7.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.8%19.0%9.4%17.5%5.9%3.0%10.1%

Valuation

CHHWHMARHLTHHGVMedian
NameChoice H.Wyndham .Marriott.Hilton W.Hyatt Ho.Hilton G. 
Mkt Cap5.05.990.673.615.64.210.7
P/S3.24.13.56.32.20.83.3
P/EBIT8.810.321.628.450.79.515.9
P/E13.217.534.744.2-176.879.426.1
P/CFO18.816.933.529.351.717.724.1
Total Yield7.6%7.9%3.7%2.4%-0.2%1.3%3.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.1%0.8%0.1%0.4%0.0%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.1%4.0%3.1%3.3%2.7%3.1%3.1%
D/E0.40.40.20.20.41.70.4
Net D/E0.40.40.20.20.41.70.4

Returns

CHHWHMARHLTHHGVMedian
NameChoice H.Wyndham .Marriott.Hilton W.Hyatt Ho.Hilton G. 
1M Rtn1.0%-4.7%1.5%4.7%-3.2%-1.1%-0.0%
3M Rtn11.2%5.4%14.7%15.1%4.9%19.8%13.0%
6M Rtn-9.0%-7.0%28.8%20.0%20.1%9.0%14.5%
12M Rtn-28.4%-27.3%10.7%16.8%-0.3%14.3%5.2%
3Y Rtn-9.5%4.8%96.4%110.4%47.5%1.9%26.1%
1M Excs Rtn7.3%-0.7%4.2%6.9%-1.7%3.3%3.8%
3M Excs Rtn11.0%4.9%16.0%16.9%16.1%13.3%14.6%
6M Excs Rtn-20.2%-16.2%19.2%11.3%8.0%-0.9%3.5%
12M Excs Rtn-41.3%-40.0%0.7%7.8%-11.2%1.3%-5.2%
3Y Excs Rtn-77.5%-63.4%27.5%47.0%-18.0%-68.9%-40.7%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Hotel Franchising & Management1,4441,2991,0267471,086
Corporate & Other111109462831
Intersegment Eliminations-11-5-3-2-2
Total1,5441,4021,0697741,115


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Hotel Franchising & Management509553485191392
Intersegment Eliminations00   
Corporate & Other-134-74-56-70-74
Total375479429122319


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$109.28 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.0 
First Trading Date10/16/1996 
Distance from 52W High-28.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$98.23$111.89
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA11.3%-2.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.3%32.0%
Downside Capture31.6289.29
Upside Capture83.2341.92
Correlation (SPY)27.8%47.7%
CHH Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.251.150.940.700.800.77
Up Beta5.094.832.001.610.940.81
Down Beta1.870.670.780.560.720.72
Up Capture248%145%102%8%34%33%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days11222852112382
Down Capture119%-10%47%88%97%96%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days9193373139370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CHH
CHH-27.1%32.0%-0.95-
Sector ETF (XLY)3.7%24.2%0.0951.4%
Equity (SPY)15.4%19.4%0.6148.1%
Gold (GLD)73.9%24.8%2.19-6.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.9%16.6%0.3411.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.6%16.5%0.1053.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.1%44.7%-0.5721.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CHH
CHH2.5%28.0%0.11-
Sector ETF (XLY)8.1%23.7%0.3053.0%
Equity (SPY)14.4%17.0%0.6851.8%
Gold (GLD)21.4%16.9%1.031.1%
Commodities (DBC)11.5%18.9%0.4913.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%18.8%0.1744.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)16.1%58.0%0.4923.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CHH
CHH10.7%28.9%0.40-
Sector ETF (XLY)13.5%21.9%0.5657.4%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7457.6%
Gold (GLD)15.7%15.5%0.84-0.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%17.6%0.3721.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.0%20.7%0.2552.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.7%66.7%1.0814.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 12312025-4.3%
Average Daily Volume0.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity46.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares13.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/5/20256.0%6.5%-6.3%
8/6/2025-0.4%-2.8%-6.4%
5/8/2025-3.6%1.2%2.3%
2/20/20253.1%-0.8%-12.0%
11/4/20241.1%4.4%7.9%
8/8/2024-2.0%-3.6%-0.7%
5/8/2024-5.3%-3.1%-7.4%
2/20/2024-2.8%-4.5%9.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121012
# Negative121412
Median Positive2.3%4.1%5.7%
Median Negative-2.9%-3.4%-7.0%
Max Positive6.0%9.7%21.2%
Max Negative-9.1%-7.0%-37.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Dragisich, DominicEVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands OfcDirectSell7232025136.452,500341,1259,330,587Form
2Dragisich, DominicEVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands OfcDirectSell7092025132.724,900650,3289,407,326Form
3Dragisich, DominicEVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands OfcDirectSell7082025132.4710013,2479,389,606Form
4Dragisich, DominicEVP, Op & Chief Glb Brands OfcDirectSell7012025128.545,000642,6839,110,807Form
5Shames, Ervin R DirectSell5192025129.562,000259,1206,764,522Form