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Choice Hotels Intnl. (CHH)

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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.

Company Info

SIC7011
Composite FIGIBBG000BPBTL2
CIK0001046311
IPOOct 16, 1996
Sectorhotels & motels

Highlights

Market Cap$4.78B
EPS$15.56
P/E Ratio6.63
Revenue$1.75B
Gross Profit$1.79B
Net Income$719.98M
Employees1,754
WSO45,971,393
Phone(301) 592-5000

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Analysis

Share Price Chart

Performance Chart

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
20268.47%1.80%1.26%0.56%
20253.54%-1.14%-7.40%-4.81%0.14%0.76%1.20%-6.07%-9.66%-12.72%-1.24%5.17%
20249.00%-7.99%13.57%-6.23%-3.98%4.29%6.23%0.31%1.71%7.10%8.02%-5.71%
20238.26%-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%
201911.90%0.90%-2.92%6.38%-1.58%6.08%-2.16%6.11%-1.56%-0.67%9.25%6.33%
20185.59%-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

-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00CHH: -0.62SPY: 0.92

Sortino ratio

-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00CHH: -0.90SPY: 1.40

Omega ratio

0.501.001.502.00CHH: 0.90SPY: 1.22

Calmar ratio

0.002.004.006.00CHH: -0.55SPY: 1.20

Martin ratio

0.001.003.00CHH: -0.06SPY: 0.42

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.

202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)2.92B2.53B2.39B2.10B1.93B1.59B1.39B1.14B927.61M852.47M717.01M647.27M539.90M510.77M447.69M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)181.23M-45.27M35.60M154.66M265.88M-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)---------------
Equity (USD)181.23M-45.27M35.60M154.66M265.88M-5.75M-23.51M-183.77M-212.10M-311.35M-395.90M-428.80M-464.25M-548.90M-25.56M
Other Non-current Liabilities (USD)363.56M344.55M-308.09M35.17M---------35.98M
Long-term Debt (USD)1.91B1.77B1.57B1.20B1.06B---------252.71M
Noncurrent Liabilities (USD)2.27B2.11B1.42B1.51B1.10B1.34B1.08B1.00B845.21M900.15M904.89M875.97M829.81M883.54M288.69M
Other Current Liabilities (USD)263.56M272.05M760.02M241.58M434.22M135.06M210.50M202.41M193.49M176.94M109.48M113.00M108.21M105.19M115.12M
Wages (USD)47.45M55.81M51.39M75.45M54.91M37.45M41.94M42.52M37.46M38.66M34.11M29.98M24.46M32.24M31.05M
Accounts Payable (USD)156.28M134.87M131.28M118.86M81.17M83.33M73.45M73.51M63.54M48.07M64.43M57.12M41.66M38.71M38.39M
Current Liabilities (USD)467.29M462.72M942.69M435.90M570.30M255.85M325.89M318.44M294.50M263.67M208.02M200.10M174.34M176.14M184.57M
Liabilities (USD)2.74B2.58B2.36B1.95B1.67B1.59B1.41B1.32B1.14B1.16B1.11B1.08B1.00B1.06B473.25M
Other Non-current Assets (USD)780.43M703.08M793.72M584.76M480.41M515.79M508.16M495.86M426.63M407.80M305.95M209.64M205.21M212.18M183.65M
Intangible Assets (USD)1.08B884.01M811.08M742.19M312.39M303.73M290.42M271.19M14.67M15.74M11.95M8.91M9.95M13.47M17.26M
Fixed Assets (USD)649.29M604.35M493.48M427.31M377.37M334.90M351.50M127.54M83.37M84.06M88.16M77.31M66.09M51.65M51.99M
Noncurrent Assets (USD)2.51B2.19B2.10B1.75B1.17B1.15B1.15B894.59M524.67M507.60M406.06M295.86M281.25M277.30M252.89M
Other Current Assets (USD)-302.50M261.86M318.28M746.05M416.75M74.01M87.35M261.00M215.33M207.46M247.45M191.38M170.51M133.58M
Prepaid Expenses (USD)-36.59M34.67M29.64M15.61M16.16M21.02M18.41M16.48M22.21M14.14M12.28M13.75M10.69M8.20M
Accounts Receivable (USD)------141.57M138.02M125.45M107.34M89.35M91.68M53.52M52.27M53.01M
Current Assets (USD)406.00M339.09M296.53M347.92M761.66M432.91M236.59M243.78M402.93M344.87M310.95M351.41M258.65M233.47M194.80M
Assets (USD)2.92B2.53B2.39B2.10B1.93B1.59B1.39B1.14B927.61M852.47M717.01M647.27M539.90M510.77M447.69M

News and Insights

Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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.

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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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Choice Hotels International, Inc. Data Breach Alert Issued By Wolf Haldenstein

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.

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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.

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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.

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Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks: Lucid, MARA, Hims and More

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.

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