At year-end 2025, Choice Hotels operated 657,000 rooms across the economy, midscale, upscale, and extended-stay segments. Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites are the largest brands (27% of the company's total rooms), while Ascend and Cambria (10%) are lifestyle and select-service brands, and WoodSpring (5%) is the company's largest extended-stay brand. Choice closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022, which added about 70,000 rooms. Franchises account for 100% of total revenue, and the United States represented 78% of total rooms in 2024.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Choice Hotels Intnl., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Choice Hotels Intnl. (CHH) has returned 9.60% so far this year and -13.36% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CHH has achieved an annualized return of 7.04%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
CHH
1M-0.09%
6M0.02%
YTD9.60%
1Y-13.36%
5Y-1.05%
10Y7.04%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Choice Hotels Intnl. (CHH) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
8.47%
1.80%
1.26%
0.56%
2025
3.54%
-1.14%
-7.40%
-4.81%
0.14%
0.76%
1.20%
-6.07%
-9.66%
-12.72%
-1.24%
5.17%
2024
9.00%
-7.99%
13.57%
-6.23%
-3.98%
4.29%
6.23%
0.31%
1.71%
7.10%
8.02%
-5.71%
2023
8.26%
-3.67%
-0.94%
9.02%
-10.94%
3.89%
12.00%
-2.22%
-4.34%
-9.55%
-0.38%
2.48%
2022
-8.34%
-0.19%
-1.27%
-1.53%
-9.61%
-12.84%
8.89%
-4.45%
-3.70%
16.90%
-6.40%
-9.02%
2021
-5.94%
3.25%
0.05%
5.86%
5.37%
-2.21%
0.51%
-0.88%
5.69%
10.10%
1.63%
6.41%
2020
-3.61%
-9.39%
-33.16%
28.93%
10.38%
-2.89%
5.60%
18.44%
-13.00%
0.71%
13.24%
5.38%
2019
11.90%
0.90%
-2.92%
6.38%
-1.58%
6.08%
-2.16%
6.11%
-1.56%
-0.67%
9.25%
6.33%
2018
5.59%
-3.18%
0.75%
0.06%
0.63%
-6.38%
3.54%
0.32%
6.25%
-11.75%
5.64%
-9.15%
2017
-1.94%
9.29%
2.29%
-0.24%
3.59%
-1.23%
0.23%
-4.39%
2.49%
9.41%
11.58%
-1.15%
2016
-5.17%
-10.90%
5.33%
1.41%
0.43%
-6.97%
7.86%
6.41%
8.52%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Choice Hotels Intnl. (CHH) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of CHH compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Choice Hotels Intnl. volatility is 2.09%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
2.92B
2.53B
2.39B
2.10B
1.93B
1.59B
1.39B
1.14B
927.61M
852.47M
717.01M
647.27M
539.90M
510.77M
447.69M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
181.23M
-45.27M
35.60M
154.66M
265.88M
-5.75M
-23.51M
-183.77M
-212.10M
-311.35M
-395.90M
-428.80M
-464.25M
-548.90M
-25.56M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026. The company operates over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 50 countries and territories.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
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The announcement of a quarterly cash dividend demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Regular dividend payments indicate stable cash flows and management confidence in the company's future performance.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating data breach claims affecting Alpine Lumber Company, H&N Tax Inc (CSA Tax), and Choice Hotels International. Alpine Lumber discovered a ransomware attack between December 14-22, 2025, compromising customer personal data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The law firm is pursuing class action lawsuits on behalf of affected customers.
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Company experienced a data breach affecting franchisees and customers, prompting a class action investigation and potential legal liability for compromised guest and business partner data.
Wolf Haldenstein, a consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims related to a Choice Hotels International data breach that occurred in January 2026. The breach compromised personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of affected individuals, with stolen data potentially being sold on the dark web.
The company experienced a significant data breach in January 2026 that compromised sensitive personal information of customers including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth. The stolen data is reportedly being offered for sale on the dark web, which poses serious risks to affected individuals and represents a major security failure and reputational damage to the company.
The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of February 13, 2026, led by Choice Hotels International (57.32% short interest), Lucid Group (51.78%), and Avis Budget Group (48.72%). It explains that stocks become heavily shorted when investors believe they are overvalued and face significant risks, while retail traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The article cautions that while monitoring short interest can help identify potential squeezes, timing such trades is extremely challenging and investors should conduct thorough due diligence given the underlying business risks.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Highest short interest at 57.32%, indicating significant investor skepticism about the company's valuation and business fundamentals
The article identifies 10 heavily shorted stocks that could be potential short squeeze targets as of February 2, 2026. It explains how short squeezes work as a volatile feedback loop where rising stock prices force short sellers to cover positions, creating explosive gains. The most shorted stocks include Choice Hotels (56.33%), Lucid Group (54.45%), and Avis Budget Group (52.38%), among others. The article cautions that while monitoring short interest can help identify squeeze opportunities, timing such trades is extremely challenging and investors should conduct due diligence as volatility often reflects underlying business risks.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Identified as the most heavily shorted stock at 56.33% short interest, indicating significant bearish sentiment from short sellers, but the article presents this neutrally as a potential squeeze opportunity without endorsing or condemning the investment.
The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of January 16, 2026, with short interest ranging from 36-56%. These stocks are highlighted as potential candidates for short squeezes, where unexpected price increases force short sellers to cover positions, creating rapid gains. The list includes Choice Hotels International (56.33% short interest), Lucid Group (54.45%), and Avis Budget Group (52.38%), among others. The article cautions that while short squeezes can yield outsized returns, timing is difficult and underlying business risks often justify the high short interest.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Highest short interest at 56.33%, indicating strong bearish conviction from professional traders, but article presents this as a potential squeeze opportunity rather than a fundamental endorsement
The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of December 29, 2025, led by Lucid Group with 54.51% short interest, followed by Choice Hotels and Avis Budget Group. Short sellers believe these companies are overvalued, while bullish traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The list includes stocks with market caps above $2 billion and free floats above 5 million shares.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Second highest short interest at 50.20%, reflecting significant bearish sentiment from institutional investors
Analysis reveals top 10 most shorted stocks, highlighting companies with high short interest percentages and potential for market volatility. Traders are monitoring these stocks for potential short squeeze opportunities.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Third highest short interest at 49.05%, implying potential significant challenges in the company's business model
Hospitality Technology recognized innovative hotel and technology brands at its 20th annual Hotel Visionary Awards, highlighting advancements in guest experience, technology, and hospitality operations.
The article highlights the top 10 most shorted stocks with high short interest percentages, indicating potential market skepticism and possible short squeeze opportunities.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
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Second highest short interest at 46.71%, indicating strong investor doubts about the company's potential