Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.15
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1997 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
14.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
CHH Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is rising.
CHH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.15
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-1.1%
5Y CAGR38.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return-15.3%
5Y Total Return-0.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,97310Y ago$23,70720Y ago$23,503
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CHH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
CHH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Choice Hotels International, Inc. distributes 14.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CHH has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -1.1% and 5-year CAGR of 38.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CHH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -0.3%, with dividends contributing 4.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,707 today.
CHH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.37
Avg/Payment$0.2687
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.2875 | — | 1.12% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.2875 | — | 1.20% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.2875 | — | 1.09% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.2875 | — | 88.40% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.2875 | — | 86.64% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.2875 | — | 81.17% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.2875 | — | 88.77% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.2875 | — | 96.73% | Jul 16, 2024 |
CHH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
14.5% payout
Streak
1Y
38.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHHChoice Hotels Intern… | $4.8B | 1.1% | 14.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MARMarriott Internation… | $95.1B | 0.7% | 27.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 HLTHilton Worldwide Hol… | $73.2B | 0.2% | 9.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 WHWyndham Hotels & Res… | $6.3B | 2.0% | 65.8% | 5 | Watch |
 IHGInterContinental Hot… | $21.9B | 1.2% | 35.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HHyatt Hotels Corpora… | $16.2B | 0.4% | — | 3 | Unknown |
2nd  APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.3B | 6.9% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.0B | 3.9% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
CHH Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.57 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2025 | $1.15 | 33.3% | 4 | $7.90 | 14.6% | 6.87x | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $0.86 | -25.0% | 3 | $6.20 | 13.9% | 7.19x | 0.8% |
| 2023 | $1.15 | -3.2% | 4 | $5.07 | 22.7% | 4.41x | 1.1% |
| 2022 | $1.19 | 163.9% | 5 | $5.99 | 19.8% | 5.04x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.45 | 100.0% | 2 | $5.15 | 8.7% | 11.44x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.23 | -74.1% | 1 | $1.35 | 16.7% | 6.00x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.87 | 1.2% | 4 | $3.98 | 21.9% | 4.57x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.86 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.80 | 22.6% | 4.42x | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.86 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.02 | 42.6% | 2.35x | 0.8% |
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Start ComparisonCHH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CHH stock.
How much dividend does CHH pay per share?
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.15 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CHH's next ex-dividend date?
CHH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CHH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CHH's dividend safe?
CHH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.5% and FCF payout ratio of +20.0%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CHH increased its dividend?
CHH has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +38.6%.
How often does CHH pay dividends?
Choice Hotels International, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.15 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 29+ years from 1997 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CHH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CHH five years ago would be worth approximately $9,973 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CHH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CHH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.