Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026.

Choice operates over 7,500 hotels representing more than 650,000 rooms across 50 countries and territories. The company cautions that future dividends and cash actions remain subject to business risks and board discretion.

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• Dividend declared of $0.2875 per share
• Dividend payable April 15, 2026 to record holders on April 1, 2026
• Scale: over 7,500 hotels and 650,000+ rooms globally

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• Future dividend payments not guaranteed and subject to risk factors and board discretion

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

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 25, 2026 /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 April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on April 1, 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 more than 650,000 rooms, in 50 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 our actual results, performance or achievements 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, U.S. 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 U.S. 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 our relationship with employees of our franchisees; the potential impact of new laws and regulations generally, including, without limitation, those relating to taxes, wages, labor and immigration; foreign currency fluctuations; changes in global interest rates and rate differentials; variability and unpredictability in trade relations, sanctions, tariffs or other trade controls; the federal government funding lapse and related government shutdowns; impairments or declines in the value of our assets; our assumptions underlying our critical accounting estimates; 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 our marketing and reservation systems and other operating systems; our ability to grow our franchise system; exposure to risks related to our hotel development, financing, franchise agreement acquisition costs 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; introduction and integration of artificial intelligence technologies; climate change; our sustainability strategy; ownership and financing activities; hotel closures or financial difficulties of our franchisees; operating risks associated with our international operations; political instability, conflicts and terrorism; 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. 

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FAQ

What dividend did Choice Hotels (CHH) announce on February 25, 2026?

Choice Hotels announced a cash dividend of $0.2875 per share. According to the company, the dividend was declared by the board and reflects a quarterly cash distribution to common shareholders.

When is the CHH dividend payable and who is eligible for the April 2026 payment?

The CHH dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026. According to the company, only holders of record on that date will receive the payment.

How does the February 25, 2026 dividend affect Choice Hotels shareholders?

The declared dividend provides a direct cash payout of $0.2875 per share to eligible shareholders on the payment date. According to the company, this is a board-approved quarterly cash distribution to common shareholders.

Does Choice Hotels (CHH) say future dividends are guaranteed after the February 25, 2026 announcement?

No; future dividends are not guaranteed and remain subject to business conditions and board decisions. According to the company, dividend timing and amounts depend on financial performance and other risks.

How large is Choice Hotels' global footprint mentioned with the CHH dividend announcement?

Choice Hotels operates over 7,500 hotels with more than 650,000 rooms across 50 countries and territories. According to the company, this broad franchise portfolio supports its distribution and rewards programs.