Choice Hotels' asset-light franchise model generates resilient gross margins near 49.4% and robust operating leverage, evidenced by a 32.2% operating margin in 2025Q3. However, the balance sheet is highly leveraged with a debt-to-equity ratio of 14.82 and tota...
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Revenue growth is stable but modest at 3.4% in 2026Q2, with gross margins resilient at 49.4% and operating margins showing high leverage, peaking at 32.2% in 2025Q3, though net income quality is clouded by one-time items.
Choice Hotels operates a highly scalable, asset-light franchising business model with a global portfolio of over 7,500 hotels and nearly 650,000 rooms across 46 countries.
The company recently announced its entry into the African market with three directly franchised hotel properties in Kenya expected to open in early 2026.
As one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, Choice Hotels has a significant international footprint, providing diversified revenue streams and growth opportunities.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $2.02+2.0% vs $1.98 | $441M+1.0% vs $436M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.07-20.7% vs $1.35 | $341M+2.1% vs $333M |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $1.60+2.6% vs $1.56 | $390M+5.6% vs $370M |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $2.10-3.7% vs $2.18 | $447M+21.2% vs $369M |
Board Approves Dividend of $0.2875 Per Share on the Company's Common Stock NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a leading global lodging franchisor with an asset-light model, announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Presents at Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference 2026 Transcript
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) President and Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Dragisich, will speak at the 2026 Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference, to be held on Wednesday, September 9.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $101.64 | $4.62B | 12.87 | 0.75% | 23.17% | 544.21% | 1.13% | |
| $351.66 | $91.7B | 37.06 | 4.33% | 9.62% | — | — | |
| $307.22 | $69.14B | 50.20 | 7.74% | 12.69% | — | — | |
| $69.31 | $5.14B | 28.06 | 1.49% | 14.67% | 42.06% | — | |
| $156.13 | $23.07B | 32.06 | 5.4% | 14.02% | — | — | |
| $157.28 | $14.91B | -291.26 | 116.96% | 1.26% | 2.16% | — |
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Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) reported $1.62B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 276% increase from $430.0M in 1996.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) grew revenue by 0.8% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) is profitable, generating $328.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (23.2% net margin).
Yes, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.13%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) has a return on equity (ROE) of 544.2%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) generated $221.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
