Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) CEO Ballotti Sells $1.4M of Stock

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. President and CEO Geoffrey Ballotti sold 19,295 shares of the company on October 15, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the SEC. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.69 for a total value of $1,421,825.40.

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Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Inside Geoffrey A Ballotti's Wyndham Hotels Trade

The planned sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly holds 550,457 shares, representing a 3.39% reduction in his direct holdings. This transaction follows earlier sales by Ballotti earlier in the year, including a sale of 19,414 shares on August 17, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Large financial firms have also adjusted their positions in the lodging company. Citadel Advisors Llc reduced its stake by 242,117 shares, ending with 2,103,981 shares worth about $160,302,317.00. Bank of Montreal /CAN/ cut its holdings by 263,629 shares, leaving it with 1,867,566 shares valued at approximately $142,289,858.00. Pinestone Asset Management lowered its position by 143,500 shares down to 13,150 shares worth about $1,107,361.49, while PineStone Asset Management sold out of its remaining position entirely.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Stock Up 0.3%

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts closed at $75.38 on October 15, 2026, and recently traded around $75.60 as of October 19, 2026, putting the stock up about 0.3% since the transaction.

Recent Earnings

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts posted trailing twelve month revenue of $1.42 billion and basic earnings of $2.76 per share. The lodging company recorded a net profit margin of 14.6% and a return on equity of 39.4%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for October 21, 2026.

Dividend

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts pays an annual dividend rate of $1.72 per share. The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of 60.9%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Insiders have been active in trading Wyndham stock throughout the year. Nicola Rossi sold 7,055 shares on May 7, 2026, for $601,045.00. Geoffrey Ballotti purchased 20,429 shares for $1,332,175.09 on June 15, 2026, while Geoffrey A Ballotti sold 18,516 shares on the same day and another 19,414 shares on August 17, 2026, for $1,411,576.00.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms continue to update their views on Wyndham Hotels. On August 11, 2026, Susquehanna maintained its neutral rating and lowered its price target to $80.00 from $90.00. Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on August 18, 2026, adjusting its price target to $91.00 from $93.00, and later maintained an overweight rating with a $92.00 target on October 12, 2026. Truist Securities kept a buy rating on September 10, 2026, with a $104.00 price target, and Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a buy rating and an $88.00 target on October 14, 2026.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates as a major hotel franchising business with thousands of properties spanning multiple countries and continents. The firm focuses primarily on economy and midscale lodging segments, providing rooms tailored to everyday travelers through its extensive franchise network.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings release on October 21, 2026, for further updates on financial performance. Rule 10b5-1 plans let company insiders schedule stock trades ahead of time to avoid concerns about trading on material non-public information.