Choice Hotels International (CHH) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) recently:

• 8/11/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $110.00 to $115.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $124.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $101.00 to $102.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $116.00 to $118.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $100.00 to $101.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/16/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $98.00 to $99.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Choice Hotels International had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Choice Hotels International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st were issued a dividend of $0.2875 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, July 1st. This represents a $1.15 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Choice Hotels International’s payout ratio is presently 16.24%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CFO Scott E. Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $110.00, for a total value of $220,000.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 35,172 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,868,920. This represents a 5.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 23.87% of the company’s stock.

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.