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CHHChoice Hotels International, InSell5.1·$116.07+3.63%
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Choice Hotels International, In (CHH) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Lodging

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $116.07 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.4): -1.5.

We are primarily a hotel franchisor operating in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 50 countries and territories. As of December 31, 2025, we had 7,575 hotels with 656,825 rooms open and operating, and 825 hotels with 77,862 rooms under construction, awaiting conversion or... Read more

$116.07-0.2% A.UpsideScore 5.1/10#6 of 8 Lodging
QualityF-score4 / 9FCF yield3.82%
IncomeYield1.03%(5y avg 0.82%)Payout15.54%sustainable
Stop $107.95Target $115.78(resistance)A.R:R -1.1:1
Analyst target$112.53-3.0%15 analysts
$115.78our TP
$116.07price
$112.53mean
$86
$128

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $116.07 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.4): -1.5. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 50, MACD bullish. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 50d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17

Recent Developments — Choice Hotels International, In

Material events (past 30 days)

  • 8K May 20, 2026 MEDIUM Item 5.02: On May 20, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (the "Company") announced a leadership transition under which Patrick S. Pacious will step down as the Company's President & Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective May 20, 2026. Mr.

Generated 2026-06-17T10:36:47Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202650d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Positive momentum
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Leverage penalty (D/E 15.4): -1.5
Consecutive earnings misses (2)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)15.1
P/E (Fwd)14.6
Mkt Cap$5.1B
EV/EBITDA14.5
Profit Mgn35.0%
ROE940.8%
Rev Growth3.5%
Beta0.68
Dividend1.03%
Rating analysts23

Quality Signals

Piotroski F4/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.09bullish
IV52%elevated
Max Pain$115-0.9% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-20Item 5.02MEDIUM
    On May 20, 2026, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (the "Company") announced a leadership transition under which Patrick S. Pacious will step down as the Company's President & Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective May 20, 2026. Mr.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.4

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.6
Support Resistance
1.3
52w Position
7.2
GatesA.R:R -1.1=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 7.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 50d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
50 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $102.61Resistance $118.14

Price Targets

$108
$116
A.Upside-0.2%
A.R:R-1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.7% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (50d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHH stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $116.07 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Leverage penalty (D/E 15.4): -1.5. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 50, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $107.95. Score 5.1/10, high confidence.

What is the CHH stock price target?

Take-profit target: $115.78 (-0.2% upside). Prior stop was $107.95. Stop-loss: $107.95.

What are the risks of investing in CHH?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Leverage penalty (D/E 15.4): -1.5; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Is CHH overvalued or undervalued?

Choice Hotels International, In trades at a P/E of 15.1 (forward 14.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CHH?

23 analysts cover CHH with a consensus score of 2.7/5. Average price target: $113.

What does Choice Hotels International, In do?We are primarily a hotel franchisor operating in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 50 countries and territories....

We are primarily a hotel franchisor operating in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 50 countries and territories. As of December 31, 2025, we had 7,575 hotels with 656,825 rooms open and operating, and 825 hotels with 77,862 rooms under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development, or committed to future franchise development on outstanding

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