Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Rhea-AI Summary

Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock. The board declared the dividend payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026.

Choice Hotels operates a global franchise system of over 7,500 hotels representing nearly 650,000 rooms across 47 countries and territories and offers a portfolio of 22 brands plus the Choice Privileges rewards program.

Positive

• Board approved quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share
• Dividend payable Jan 15, 2026 to holders of record Jan 2, 2026
• Large global franchise footprint: 7,500+ hotels and ~650,000 rooms

Negative

• Future dividend timing and amounts remain subject to board discretion per company forward-looking statements

News Market Reaction – CHH

+2.87%

+2.87% Session close to close

In the Dec 10 session, CHH gained 2.87%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement continues CHH’s established quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share, payable on Ja...

Analysis

This announcement continues CHH’s established quarterly dividend of $0.2875 per share, payable on January 15, 2026 to holders of record on January 2, 2026. It reinforces a stable capital return policy alongside a large, diversified portfolio of over 7,500 hotels and 22 brands across 47 countries and territories. Investors may watch future earnings, balance sheet trends, and any changes to payout levels for signals on capital allocation priorities.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend: $0.2875 per share Dividend pay date: January 15, 2026 Record date: January 2, 2026 +4 more

7 metrics

Quarterly dividend $0.2875 per share Declared cash dividend on common stock

Dividend pay date January 15, 2026 Payable date for declared dividend

Record date January 2, 2026 Shareholders of record eligible for dividend

Hotel count Over 7,500 hotels Global portfolio size in press release

Room count Nearly 650,000 rooms Rooms represented across portfolio

Countries & territories 47 Geographic footprint of hotel portfolio

Brand count 22 brands Number of brands across segments

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 02 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 02	Community grants	Positive	+0.9%	Announced over $85,000 in community grants to franchisee-nominated nonprofits.
Nov 19	International expansion	Positive	-3.4%	Landmark entry into Africa via three Kenya hotels and a master development deal.
Nov 05	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	+6.0%	Strong Q3 with higher net income, record adjusted EBITDA, and raised 2025 guidance.
Nov 04	Loyalty revamp	Positive	-0.9%	Announced richer Choice Privileges structure with new Titanium tier and milestone rewards.
Oct 30	Brand recognition	Positive	-1.7%	Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago ranked among top Chicago hotels in readers’ awards.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive corporate news (expansion, loyalty upgrades, awards) has often seen muted or negative next-day reactions, with 3 divergences vs 2 alignments between news tone and price.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, CHH reported stronger Q3 2025 earnings with net income of $180.0M and raised full‑year guidance, alongside system growth and a robust pipeline. Strategic moves included expansion into Kenya with a plan for at least 15 additional African properties by 2030 and enhancements to the Choice Privileges program. Community and brand-strengthening initiatives, such as the $85,000 community grant program and a key Chicago hotel award, underline a focus on growth and loyalty as the company maintains regular dividends.

Key Terms

cash dividend, forward-looking statements, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, +1 more

5 terms

cash dividend financial

"has declared a cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock"

A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements""

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

EBITDA financial

"projections of the company's revenue, expenses, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, earnings"

EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.

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adjusted EBITDA financial

"revenue, expenses, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, earnings, debt levels"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

RevPAR financial

"including the company's occupancy and open hotels, RevPAR, and liquidity"

RevPAR, or revenue per available room, is a measure used in the hotel industry to show how much money a hotel earns from each of its rooms over a certain period. It helps investors understand how well a hotel is performing financially, similar to how a store's sales per square foot reveal its profitability. Higher RevPAR indicates better use of resources and stronger financial health.

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Board Approves Dividend of $0.2875 Per Share on the Company's Common Stock 

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, announced that its board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026. 

About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with over 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 650,000 rooms, in 47 countries and territories. A wide-ranging portfolio of 22 brands that includes full-service upper upscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy properties enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain, but not necessarily all, of such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "expect," "estimate," "believe," "anticipate," "should," "will," "forecast," "plan," "project," "assume," or similar words of futurity. All statements other than historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs, assumptions, and expectations regarding future events, which, in turn, are based on information currently available to management. Such statements may relate to projections of the company's revenue, expenses, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, earnings, debt levels, ability to repay outstanding indebtedness, payment of dividends, repurchases of common stock and other financial and operational measures, including the company's occupancy and open hotels, RevPAR, and liquidity, among other matters. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. 

Several factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from those expressed in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, changes to general, domestic and foreign economic conditions, including access to liquidity and capital; changes in consumer demand and confidence, including consumer discretionary spending and the demand for travel, transient and group business; the timing and amount of future dividends and share repurchases; future domestic or global outbreaks of epidemics, pandemics or contagious diseases or fear of such outbreaks, and the related impact on the global hospitality industry, particularly but not exclusively the U.S. travel market; changes in law and regulation applicable to the travel, lodging or franchising industries, including with respect to the status of the company's relationship with employees of our franchisees; foreign currency fluctuations; impairments or declines in the value of the company's assets; operating risks common in the travel, lodging or franchising industries; changes to the desirability of our brands as viewed by hotel operators and customers; changes to the terms or termination of our contracts with franchisees and our relationships with our franchisees; our ability to keep pace with improvements in technology utilized for marketing and reservations systems and other operating systems; our ability to grow our franchise system; exposure to risks related to our hotel development, financing and ownership activities; exposures to risks associated with our investments in new businesses; fluctuations in the supply and demand for hotel rooms; our ability to realize anticipated benefits from acquired businesses; impairments or losses relating to acquired businesses; the level of acceptance of alternative growth strategies we may implement; the impact of inflation; cyber security and data breach risks; climate change and sustainability related concerns; ownership and financing activities; hotel closures or financial difficulties of our franchisees; operating risks associated with our international operations; labor shortages; the outcome of litigation; and our ability to effectively manage our indebtedness and secure our indebtedness. These and other risk factors are discussed in detail in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and, as applicable, our Quarter Reports on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 

© 2025 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All Rights Reserved
For further information: mediarelations@choicehotels.com  

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FAQ

What dividend did Choice Hotels (CHH) declare on December 10, 2025?

The board declared a cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock.

When is the Choice Hotels (CHH) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026.

How many hotels and rooms does Choice Hotels (CHH) operate worldwide?

Choice Hotels franchises over 7,500 hotels representing nearly 650,000 rooms in 47 countries and territories.

Will Choice Hotels (CHH) definitely pay the same dividend in future quarters?

No — the company says future dividends and timing are subject to change and depend on board decisions and other factors.

Does Choice Hotels (CHH) have a loyalty program that benefits shareholders or franchisees?

Choice operates the Choice Privileges rewards program and co-brand credit card options to drive member engagement.

Where can investors find more information about Choice Hotels' dividend and risks?

Investors can review the company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K and applicable Form 10-Q reports.