Choice Hotels Intnl.
CHHChoice Hotels International (CHH) is a leading global hotel franchisor, offering a diverse portfolio of hotel brands ranging from economy to upscale accommodations. Founded in 1939, the company provides franchise opportunities to independent hotel owners and operates under several well-known brand names, including Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Clarion. Choice Hotels focuses on delivering value, consistency, and convenience across its extensive network of properties worldwide.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | $0.29 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 |
| April 15, 2026 | $0.29 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 |
| January 15, 2026 | $0.29 | 2026-01-02 | 2026-01-02 |
| October 16, 2025 | $0.29 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| July 16, 2025 | $0.29 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Choice Hotels Intnl. has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CHH shares during this period received a total of $28.76 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.29/share was paid 3 days ago, on July 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: CHH currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.03%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 43.7%, from $0.20 to $0.29.
- Dividend Reliability: CHH has maintained or increased its dividend for 52 consecutive payments.
Company News
Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock, payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 1, 2026. The announcement reflects the company's capital-light, franchise-driven business model with over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 51 countries.
Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks with short interest exceeding 40% of float. Choice Hotels and Avis Budget lead with over 50% short interest, while Lucid Group, Hertz Global, and crypto/semiconductor plays like Marathon Digital and CleanSpark also face significant bearish positioning. Traders are watching for potential squeeze opport...
Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026. The company operates over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 50 countries and territories.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating data breach claims affecting Alpine Lumber Company, H&N Tax Inc (CSA Tax), and Choice Hotels International. Alpine Lumber discovered a ransomware attack between December 14-22, 2025, compromising customer personal data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The law fir...
Wolf Haldenstein, a consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims related to a Choice Hotels International data breach that occurred in January 2026. The breach compromised personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of affected individuals, with stolen data potentially being sold on the dark web.
