$CHH

UBS raised its price target for Choice Hotels International (CHH) from $119 to $120, maintaining a neutral rating. The stock is currently trading at $109.14, up 0.55% on the day but down 0.42% over the past year, with a 14.60% gain over 5 days. The adjustment reflects UBS's updated outlook on the company's valuation and earnings potential.

Choice Hotels partners with Google to integrate AI Mode in Search for hotel bookings in the US. The feature allows conversational searches and visual comparisons. Users can book directly through Google Pay. The company highlights its cloud infrastructure and AI use in operations. Choice Hotels aims to enhance visibility and simplify bookings for guests and franchisees.

Mizuho initiated coverage on Choice Hotels International (CHH) with a Neutral rating and a $106 price target. The stock is trading at $108.66, with a GF Value™ of $135.35, indicating it is 19.7% undervalued. CHH has a GF Score™ of 85, showing strong profitability and growth but weaker financial strength. Insiders have sold $990,998 worth of shares in the last three months.

Choice Hotels International (CHH) expanded its Cambria Hotels brand with two new properties in Texas and Oregon, targeting business and leisure markets. The company has over 50 properties in its pipeline, focusing on upscale segments. Analysts highlight potential for higher revenue and earnings by 2029, driven by tech investments and upscale growth, but caution about exposure to value-oriented brands and RevPAR headwinds.

Choice Hotels International (CHH) insider William Jews sold shares worth $541k at $107 each, reducing his holding by 17%. This was the largest insider sale in the past year, occurring below the current share price of $110. Insiders own 22% of the company, valued at $1.1b. The company reports growing profits but has no recent insider buying.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) reported Q2 revenue of $4.83B, up 6.5% YoY, meeting expectations. Full-year EPS guidance exceeded estimates, but shares fell 5.3%. Target Hospitality (TH) surged 6.8% after a strong quarter, while Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) dropped 13.3% after missing estimates. Choice Hotels (CHH) and Marriott Vacations (VAC) also reported Q2 results, with mixed market reactions.

Barclays reported U.S. hotel revenue per available room rose 8.2% year-over-year in July, driven by higher occupancy and daily rates. Luxury and Economy segments showed strong growth, with Luxury up 17.7%. Individual companies like MAR and HLT saw revenue growth of 9.5% and 7.9%, respectively. Global trends were positive, with the Americas leading at 8% growth.

JEWS WILLIAM L sold 5,057 shares of CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE (CHH) at $106.98 ($0.54M total) on 2026-08-18.

Choice Hotels reported Q2 2026 U.S. extended-stay net rooms up 13% YoY for the 12th straight double-digit quarter. It ended June with 598 U.S. extended-stay hotels and 60,121 rooms. Choice plans to start selling owned hotels in H1 2027 as part of its asset-light strategy, with first-half net capital outlays down 80% to $15 million. Q2 revenue rose to $441M and adjusted diluted EPS to $2.02; 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $635M-$650M.

On the NGX, five insurance stocks led 2026 performance during an ongoing recapitalization exercise. As of Aug 14, 2026 close, all had double-digit YTD gains, led by Fortis Global Insurance (+1,215%). The NGX Insurance Index was down 5.09% YTD. Top gainers also included International Energy Insurance (+112.8%), Custodian Investment (+67.67%), Consolidated Hallmark (+55.53%), and NEM Insurance (+24.63%).