Choice Hotels International acquires Harvest Hosts for $130M, aiming to leverage RV travel data and cross-sell to its loyalty base. CHH maintains FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $635–$650M and buybacks of $175–$225M, with post-deal leverage at ~3.4x EBITDA. Valuation scenarios yield a midpoint price target of $122.68 (~20% upside), supporting a 'Buy' rating versus Wall Street's 'Hold.'
Choice Hotels is acquiring Harvest Hosts for about $130 million, expanding into RV travel and extending its asset-light strategy beyond traditional lodging.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) Presents at Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference 2026 Transcript
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 2 | $221 | $206.88 | -$14.12 | -6.39% |
| BZ Brandon Zatopek Commonwealth Equity Services LLC | 14,122 | $1.56M | $1.46M | -$96,434.32 | -6.19% |
| RW Riley Wancket HANTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES Inc. | 1,881 | $199,361.62 | $203,919.21 | $4,557.59 | 2.29% |
| PS Pamela Simms CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Corp. /VA | 2,000 | $207,000 | $206,880 | -$120 | -0.06% |
| KM Kristin Mariani Janus Henderson Group PLC | 12,577 | $1.58M | $1.36M | -$214,581.67 | -13.6% |
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Grambling Morgan Stanley | -97.6 | $10,460.98 | $10,679.12 | -$218.14 | -2.09% |
Anthony Powell Barclays | -1,558.94 | $168,568.63 | $169,090.87 | -$522.24 | -0.31% |
| Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Dominic Dragisich CEO | NYSE Exchange | 169905106 CUSIP |
| US Country | 1,754 Employees | 1 Oct 2026 Last Dividend | 24 Oct 2005 Last Split | 16 Sep 1997 IPO Date |
Choice Hotels International, Inc., with its broad network of subsidiaries, stands as a prominent hotel franchising entity, both in the U.S. and on an international platform. The company's operations are divided into two primary segments: Hotel Franchising & Management and Corporate & Other. Since its establishment in 1939, Choice Hotels has laid down its roots in North Bethesda, Maryland, from where it oversees a portfolio of lodging properties franchised under a variety of respected brand names.
Choice Hotels offers a diverse spectrum of lodging options through its franchising model, catering to a variety of customer needs and preferences: