Does H World Group (HTHT) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
HTHT, TTEC and MG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on April 14th, 2026.
H World Group is upgraded to buy as earnings scale faster than expected and RevPAR growth turns positive. HTHT's asset-light strategy accelerates, with 2,444 hotels opened in FY2025 and a pipeline of 2,906 mostly franchised hotels. Legacy-DH shifts from a drag to a contributor, with Q4 adjusted EBITDA turning positive and operational improvements underway.
I maintain a "Buy" rating for H World Group Limited, following my assessment of its favorable performance and prospects. The company delivered a 19.5% EBITDA beat in 4Q2025, driven by capital-light expansion and international hotel portfolio optimization. HTHT's FY2026 RevPAR guidance is too conservative; I expect actual growth to surpass management's flat-to-slightly-up outlook, considering strong year-to-date industry data.
H World Group Limited (HTHT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
H World Group (HTHT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.41 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.
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Does H World Group (HTHT) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
H World Group demonstrates strong fundamentals, with robust asset-light growth, margin expansion, and an accelerating franchise-driven profit mix. The company's Q3 results show resilient earnings, stabilized RevPAR, and rapid hotel openings, supporting a structurally improved and scalable business model. Despite operational strength and a positive outlook, HTHT's share price has rallied near the previous price target, reducing upside potential.
My rating for H World is lifted from a "Hold" to a "Buy" based on my assessment of its performance and outlook. It registered a 7% EBITDA beat in 3Q25, thanks to robust leisure travel demand in China and a more optimized asset mix tilted toward capital-light properties. The company is well positioned to return to positive RevPAR growth in 4Q25 and exceed its full-year new hotel opening guidance.
H World Group Limited ( HTHT ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 17, 2025 7:00 AM EST Company Participants Jason Chen - Investor Relations Director Hui Jin - Chief Executive Officer Hui Chen - CFO & Chief Compliance Officer Jihong He - Chief Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Dan Chee Sijie Lin - China International Capital Corporation Limited, Research Division Lydia Ling - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Simon Cheung - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Ronald Leung - BofA Securities, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to H World Quarter 3, 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
H World Group (HTHT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.61 per share a year ago.