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As of Dec. 31, 2023, Choice Hotels operated 633,000 rooms across 15 brands addressing the economy and midscale segments. Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites are the largest brands (27% of the company's total domestic rooms), while Ascend and Cambria (7% of total domestic rooms) are newer lifestyle and select-service brands. Choice closed on its Radisson acquisition in August 2022, which added around 70,000 rooms. Franchises account for 100% of total revenue, and the United States represent 79% of total rooms in 2023.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $134 to $141.

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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $141

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $125 to $130.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $130

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Jefferies analyst David Katz downgrades Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) from Buy to Hold and announces $150 price target.

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Jefferies Downgrades Choice Hotels Intl to Hold, Announces $150 Price Target

Baird analyst Michael Bellisario maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $138 to $145.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $145

Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $105 to $118.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $118

Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $113 to $114.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Hold on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $114

Barclays analyst Anthony Powell maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $112 to $123.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Choice Hotels Intl, Raises Price Target to $123

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Choice Hotels Revised FY24 Domestic RevPAR Growth Outlook From (3.5)% - (1.5)% To (2)% - (1)%

Choice Hotels Raises FY24 Adj EPS Outlook From $6.40 – $6.65 To $6.70 – $6.87, Est $6.49

Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.23 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.92 by 16.15 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $427.964 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $433.832 million by 1.35 percent. This is a 0.57 percent increase over sales of $425.557 million the same period last year.

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Choice Hotels Intl Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $2.23 Beats $1.92 Estimate, Sales $427.964M Miss $433.832M Estimate

As the third-quarter earnings season approaches, Goldman Sachs has issued a note identifying key stock opportunities for investors looking to profit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41255250/banks-gear-up-for-earnings-season-15-top-stock-picks-including-citigroup-morgan-stanley-and-truist">from financial results.</a>
Analyst John Marshall and his team shared their insights on Thursday, highlighting 18 stocks that could benefit from upward earnings revisions and seven stocks likely to face downward revisions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The &#8216;Stock Picker&#8217;s Year&#8217;: 10% Upside In S&amp;P 500</h3>
Goldman Sachs analysts call 2024 "the year of the stock picker," emphasizing the importance of selective investing in a volatile earnings environment.
According to the investment bank&#8217;s latest projections, the average S&amp;P 500 stock could see a 10% upside over the next 12 months. 
"We see relief rally potential," Marshall stated in his note. "Directional positioning in the options market is balanced, a much better set-up than this time last quarter."
The analysts also observed that activity in options markets, both from hedge funds and retail traders, has decreased recently, signaling a "wait-and-see" approach as investors prepare for third-quarter earnings reports and the upcoming U.S. elections.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Season Volatility Remains Elevated</h3>
Goldman Sachs highlighted that single-stock volatility surrounding earnings events remains at a 14-year high. 
This trend, driven by critical market debates on topics like artificial intelligence, interest rates, and the upcoming election, is expected to continue through the remainder of the year.
&#8220;We expect earnings day moves to remain elevated as most of the key debates for the market have winners and losers in the equity space,&#8221; the note added. 
With this heightened volatility, the firm continues to recommend options-based strategies, advising investors to consider buying options ahead of earnings events and selling options between earnings periods to capitalize on price movements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">18 Stocks Goldman Sachs Is Bullish On For Third-Quarter Earnings</h3>
Goldman Sachs&#8217; analysts have identified 18 stocks they believe are primed for upside as earnings revisions could be favorable. These stocks span a variety of sectors, from energy and financials to healthcare and technology.
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<td>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>)</td>
<td>Discretionary</td>
<td>Nov. 15</td>
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<td>Permian Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PR#NYSE">PR</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
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<td>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 15</td>
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<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 16</td>
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<td>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
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<td>Boston Scientific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 23</td>
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<td>Merck &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 31</td>
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<td>Qiagen NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QGEN#NYSE">QGEN</a>)</td>
<td>Healthcare</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
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<td>AZEK Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZEK#NYSE">AZEK</a>)</td>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Nov. 29</td>
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<td>ADT Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADT#NYSE">ADT</a>)</td>
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<td>Nov. 1</td>
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<td>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Dec. 6</td>
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<td>Dell Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 25</td>
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<td>Klaviyo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KVYO#NYSE">KVYO</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
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<td>Monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 13</td>
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<td>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 21</td>
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<td>Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 29</td>
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<td>Toast Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
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<td>Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>)</td>
<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Nov. 4</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">7 Stocks Goldman Sachs Is Bearish On For Third-Quarter Earnings</h3>
In contrast, the investment bank has identified seven stocks that they expect to face downward earnings revisions in the third quarter, advising investors to exercise caution.
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<td>Choice Hotels (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>)</td>
<td>Discretionary</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
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<td>Cheniere Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQP#NYSE">CQP</a>)</td>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
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<td>Janus Henderson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>)</td>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Oct. 31</td>
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<td>LyondellBasell (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>)</td>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
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<td>Clorox Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLX#NYSE">CLX</a>)</td>
<td>Staples</td>
<td>Nov. 1</td>
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<td>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>Staples</td>
<td>Oct. 30</td>
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<td>Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>)</td>
<td>TMT</td>
<td>Nov. 7</td>
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Choice Hotels International, Inc.&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/chh#NYSE">CHH</a>) expertise in top-tier hotel conversions is opening new doors for it in the extended-stay hotels segment along with expanding its market reach.
Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 17, 2024, CHH opened 17 MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios hotels, of which 16 properties were conversions, with the average length of time between contract signing and official opening being around 120 days. The key opening markets were Las Vegas, NV; Moreno Valley, CA; Orlando and Tampa, FL.
Furthermore, about half of the approximately 70 properties in the pipeline for MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios are conversions, which are expected to open between September 2024 and March 2025.
CHH stock inched up 0.5% during the trading hours on Monday following this announcement.
<h2>CHH&#39;s MainStay Suites &amp; Suburban Studios</h2>
Two of Choice Hotels&#39; proprietary brand names, MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios, offer the comforts of home with a fully equipped kitchen in every room housing almost all the necessary kitchen appliances. Guests can unwind and relax or catch up on work with free Wi-Fi in the spacious guestrooms.
The guest profile of MainStay Suites comprises sports teams, medical professionals, business travelers, members of the military, mid-level blue-collar workers, students, professors, medical patients and people relocating or renovating their homes. On the other hand, the guest profile of Suburban Studios includes blue-collar infrastructure and construction workers as well as seasonal workers and families.
<h2>Choice Hotels&#39; Extended-Stay Conversion Success</h2>
Choice Hotels&#39; move into the extended-stay hotel space has been gaining recognition in the industry. The imbalance between low supply and high demand for extended-stay hotels has been fueling the growth trend of this business in the hospitality industry.
The company&#39;s success in this space is built upon its &quot;Kitchen-in-a-Box&quot; concept, which showcases a modular kitchen design that allows franchisees to quickly and efficiently convert a transient hotel into an extended-stay hotel with kitchens in each room. With a conversion tenure of three to four months, with this model, owners and developers can make expeditious offerings of extended stay rooms.
During the second quarter of 2024, CHH grew its domestic extended-stay unit system size by 14% year over year. With growth across its extended-stay brands&#39; portfolio, the company is well-positioned to achieve a long-term average annual growth of 15%.
<h2>CHH&#39;s Price Performance</h2>
Shares of this global hotel franchisor have gained 15.3% in the year-to-date period, outperforming the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry&#39;s 11.6% growth.&nbsp; Strong demand trends across the company&#39;s diversified portfolio of brands and extended-stay conversion hotel openings, along with international market reach expansion, are favoring the growth trajectory.
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The improving trend is clear from CHH&#39;s estimate revision trend as well. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings per share has trended upward to $1.93 from $1.91 in the past 30 days. The estimated figure indicates 6% year-over-year growth.
<h2>CHH&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Key Picks</h2>
Choice Hotels currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Interface, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tile#NASDAQ">TILE</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
TILE has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 65%, on average. The stock has surged 88.7% in the past year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for TILE&#39;s 2024 sales and earnings per share indicates growth of 3.9% and 28%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ddi#NASDAQ">DDI</a>) currently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. DDI has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 22.1%, on average. The stock has gained 54% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DDI&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 12.6% and 15.8%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nclh#NYSE">NCLH</a>) presently sports a Zacks Rank of 1. NCLH has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 5.7%, on average. The stock has gained 38.3% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NCLH&#39;s 2024 sales and EPS indicates an increase of 9.8% and 125.7%, respectively, from the year-ago levels.
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Goldman Sachs analyst Lizzie Dove initiates coverage on Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Sell rating and announces Price Target of $105.

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Goldman Sachs Initiates Coverage On Choice Hotels Intl with Sell Rating, Announces Price Target of $105

Virco Manufacturing Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/virc#NASDAQ">VIRC</a>) reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended July 31, 2024) results, wherein earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but sales missed the same. Following the results, the company&#39;s shares lost 9.3% on Sept. 09.
On a year-over-year basis, the top and the bottom lines increased. This was primarily driven by higher factory output and improved operating efficiencies. A large counter-seasonal disaster recovery order also contributed to the positive results. This order is now blending into the company&#39;s usual seasonal delivery pattern, which peaks during the second and third quarters when schools are closed.
Although order rates declined slightly with the progress of summer, Shipments plus Backlog remained higher compared to last year. The company is confident in its ability to adapt to these changes. Its strong financial position supports the ongoing investments in new manufacturing equipment and service expansions. VIRC is well-positioned to seize unexpected opportunities as the market adjusts to a new post-pandemic phase.
Going forward, the company aims to seek potential acquisition opportunities to expand and strengthen its current business capabilities. Also, along with driving its prospects, Virco expects to add shareholder value through quarterly dividends and share repurchases.
<h2>Delving Deeper</h2>
The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.04 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.00 by 4%. In the last reported quarter, it reported adjusted earnings of 95 cents per share.
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<h3>Virco Manufacturing Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Net sales of $108.4 million missed the consensus mark of $115.9 million by 6.5% but grew 1% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s level.
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<h2>Operating Highlights</h2>
During the fiscal second quarter, Virco&#39;s gross profit increased 3.4% year over year to $50.2 million. The gross margin expanded 100 basis points (bps) to 46.3% from 45.3% a year ago.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased 60 bps to 26.1% from 25.5% reported a year ago. The uptick in operating expenses stemmed from a modest increase in full-service orders and the associated installation costs.
The company reported an operating profit of $21.9 million compared with $21.2 million in the prior-year quarter.
<h2>Financials</h2>
At the end of the fiscal second-quarter, Virco had cash of $0.8 million, down from $5.3 million at fiscal 2023-end. As of July 31, long-term debt (less current portion) was $4 million, slightly down from $4.1 million at fiscal 2023-end.
At the end of second-quarter fiscal 2024, the company&#39;s inventory came in at $58.6 million, slightly up from $58.4 million in the year-ago period.
<h2>VIRC&#39;s Zacks Rank</h2>
Virco currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
<h2>Recent Consumer Discretionary Releases</h2>
PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/penn#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) reported a narrower-than-expected loss in second-quarter 2024. The company&#39;s bottom and top lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but declined on a year-over-year basis. PENN&#39;s quarterly results were hampered by disappointing performances of its South and Interactive segments.
However, top-of-funnel growth improvement, better risk management and enhanced promotional strategies led to stronger-than-expected revenues and adjusted EBITDA in the Interactive segment. PENN continues to focus on database growth and customer engagement through the use of latest technology, ongoing investments in gaming and non-gaming areas and partnerships in food and beverage.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/chh#NYSE">CHH</a>) delivered drab second-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Nevertheless, both metrics increased on a year-over-year basis.
The results were backed by strong demand trends across the company&#39;s diversified portfolio of brands. This uptrend in demand aided in accelerating global hotel openings, expanding international market reach and increasing the size of its reward program. CHH&#39;s versatile business model and accretive growth strategies ensure the support required to foster its growth trends.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hlt#NYSE">HLT</a>) reported mixed second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missing the same. Both metrics increased year over year.
The company&#39;s performance was backed by notable improvements in revenue per available room, attributed to higher occupancy rates and average daily rates. As of June 30, 2024, Hilton&#39;s development pipeline comprised nearly 3,370 hotels, with almost 508,300 rooms across 136 countries and territories. For 2024, HLT expects net unit growth to be in the range of 7-7.5%.
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Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $144 to $134.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Choice Hotels Intl, Lowers Price Target to $134

Conversion Agreement Signed with Choice's Suburban Studios Extended Stay Brand
NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced its first contract under the recently reintroduced SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program, designed to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4240408-1&amp;h=2005530370&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Flodgingmagazine.com%2Fpaving-the-way-to-extended-stay-how-franchisors-can-set-up-developers-for-success%2F&amp;a=Damon+Healey">Damon Healey</a> of Eternal Companies, a real estate investment and asset management firm, executed a contract to convert two hotels in Georgia to Suburban Studios, one of Choice's four extended stay brands. The pair of properties opened on May 30.

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Choice Hotels Announces First Contract Awarded Under Reintroduced SOAR Program To Support Hotel Ownership Opportunities

Baird analyst Michael Bellisario maintains Choice Hotels Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHH#NYSE">CHH</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $137 to $134.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Choice Hotels Intl, Lowers Price Target to $134

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/chh#NYSE">CHH</a>) delivered lower-than-expected second-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, both metrics increased on a year-over-year basis.
The quarter&#39;s performance was backed by strong demand trends across the company&#39;s diversified portfolio of brands. This uptrend in demand aided in accelerating global hotel openings, expanding international market reach and increasing the size of its rewards program. Moreover, CHH&#39;s versatile business model and accretive growth strategies ensure the support required to foster its growth trends.
Going forward, the company believes that it is well-positioned to deliver bottom-line growth as well as maintain shareholder value on the back of the aforementioned business strategies against the improving demand backdrop.
<h3>Q2 Earnings and Revenues</h3>
Choice Hotels reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.84, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.87 by 1.6%. It reported adjusted EPS of $1.75 in the prior-year quarter.
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<h3>Choice Hotels International, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Quarterly revenues of $435.2 million also missed the consensus mark of $441 million by 1.4%. On the other hand, the metric grew 2% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s level of $427.4 million.
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<h3>Franchising &amp; Royalties</h3>
Royalty, licensing and management fees inched up 1% year over year to $141.8 million. During the three months ended Jun 30, domestic revenue per available room (RevPAR) experienced an increase of 540 basis points (bps) sequentially but declined 50 bps year over year. In comparison with the same period in 2019, the metric remained high at 11%.
System-wide effective royalty rate increased 5 bps year over year to 5.04%.
<h3>Operating Results</h3>
Total operating expenses declined marginally 0.2% year over year to $302.5 million. Our estimate for the metric was $298.4 million.
Adjusted EBITDA was $161.7 million, up 6% year over year. We expected the metric to be $170.3 million.
<h3>Balance Sheet</h3>
As of Jun 30, 2024, Choice Hotels had cash and cash equivalents of $60.4 million compared with $26.8 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
Long-term debt at the end of the second quarter was $1.87 billion compared with $1.07 billion reported in 2023-end.
<h3>2024 Outlook Updated</h3>
Choice Hotels now anticipates adjusted net income to be in the range of $309.5-$321.5 million compared with the prior estimate of $306-$320 million. Adjusted EBITDA is still expected to be between $580 million and $600 million.
Adjusted EPS is now expected to be in the range of $6.40-$6.65, up from the prior projection of $6.30-$6.60.
Domestic RevPAR year-over-year growth is now estimated to be in the range of -3.5% to -1.5% compared with the prior expected range of flat to up 2%. The domestic effective royalty rate is still forecasted to increase in mid-single digits from the year-earlier level.
<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Recent Consumer Discretionary Releases</h3>
Choice Hotels currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/plnt#NYSE">PLNT</a>) reported stellar second-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and increasing year over year.
The quarter&#39;s performance was driven by contributions from new store openings, higher royalty revenues and an asset-light growth model. The strength in the contributions from these factors was reflected in the year-over-year increase in system-wide same-store sales. PLNT aims to define its growth prospects by capitalizing on meaningful opportunities across the industry, globally. Also, its aim to deliver enhanced shareholder value bodes well.
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wynn#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) reported lower-than-expected second-quarter 2024 results, wherein adjusted earnings and revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On the other hand, both metrics rose year over year.
The quarter&#39;s results reflect strong contributions from the Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau and Las Vegas operations, partially offset by softer contributions from the Encore Boston Harbor operations. The company&#39;s continuous investments in expanding the business operations on a global scale along with ensuring shareholder value are commendable. This prudent attitude positions WYNN well for growth in 2024 and beyond.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/h#NYSE">H</a>) delivered second-quarter 2024 results, wherein earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missed the same. The company&#39;s top line declined year over year.
The timing of Easter, renovations at major resort properties and the lingering impact of the 2023 Maui wildfires affected the company&#39;s performance. As of Jun 30, 2024, Hyatt had a pipeline of executed management or franchise contracts of approximately 670 hotels (or about 130,000 rooms). Management anticipates 2024 system-wide RevPAR to rise 3-4% from the 2023 level, down from the prior estimated range of 3-5%.
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Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintained a Sell rating on Choice Hotels (CHH – Research Report) today and set a price target of $123.00. The comp...

Barclays Sticks to Their Sell Rating for Choice Hotels (CHH)

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour raised the firm's price target on Choice Hotels (CHH) to $123 from $112 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shar...

Choice Hotels price target raised to $123 from $112 at Barclays

In a report released today, Lizzie Dove from Goldman Sachs maintained a Sell rating on Choice Hotels (CHH – Research Report). The company's shares ...

Goldman Sachs Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Choice Hotels (CHH)

Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli raised the firm's price target on Choice Hotels (CHH) to $114 from $113 and keeps a Hold rating on the share...

Choice Hotels price target raised to $114 from $113 at Deutsche Bank

Choice Hotels: Still A Buy With Earnings Beat And Guidance Raise

In a report released today, David Katz from Jefferies downgraded Choice Hotels (CHH – Research Report) to a Hold, with a price target of $150.00. D...

Cautious Hold Rating for Choice Hotels Amid Valuation and Growth Challenges

Jefferies downgraded Choice Hotels (CHH) to Hold from Buy with an unchanged price target of $150. The shares has re-rated post the Wyndham Hotels (...

Choice Hotels downgraded to Hold from Buy at Jefferies

Baird analyst Michael Bellisario raised the firm's price target on Choice Hotels (CHH) to $145 from $138 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shar...

Choice Hotels price target raised to $145 from $138 at Baird

Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling maintained a Hold rating on Choice Hotels (CHH – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $141...

Hold Rating on Choice Hotels Amid Mixed Financial Signals and Strategic Concerns

Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on Choice Hotels (CHH) to $141 from $134 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Following Q3...

Choice Hotels price target raised to $141 from $134 at Morgan Stanley

Press Releases

Choice Hotels Opened 17 MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios Since January 2024 Breaking into Las Vegas, Moreno Valley, Orlando, and Tampa Markets, Demonstrating Best-In-Class Conversion Capabilities and Leadership in the Extended Stay Segment

Choice Hotels relaunches Radisson Individuals as part of its portfolio of brands, adding a distinctive proposition to the upper upscale segment

Choice Hotels International Unveils Exclusive and Proprietary "Lobby in a Box" to Streamline Extended Stay Hotel Conversions and Elevate the Guest Experience

Choice Hotels International to Report 2024 Third Quarter Results on November 4, 2024

Choice Hotels International and Members of Choice Privileges Come Together for Donation to American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts

Choice Hotels International Celebrates Major Milestone with 500th Extended Stay Property Opening, Everhome Suites Glendale

Choice Privileges to introduce longer booking window, more redemption options

Choice Hotels International Reports Strong Third Quarter 2024 Results

Choice Hotels Continues Upscale Category Growth with New Cambria Hotels Openings and Key Groundbreakings Across the U.S.

Choice Hotels International's Campaign Benefitting American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Efforts Raises Over $160,000 in Total from Choice Privileges Points Donations and Corporate Matching

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