CHH President & CEO Dominic Dragisich Sells $137K of Stock

Choice Hotels International, Inc. President and CEO Dominic Dragisich sold 1,227 shares of the company's stock on October 20, 2026. The transaction was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

CHH Choice Hotels International, Inc.

$112.12 ▲ +17.64% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 20, 2026

Inside Dominic Dragisich's CHH Trade

Dragisich unloaded the shares at a price of $112.00 apiece, bringing the total value of the sale to $137,424. The planned sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the transaction, the chief executive holds 90,055 shares of Choice Hotels, marking a 1.34% reduction in his personal holdings.

Other Institutional Activity in Choice Hotels International

Other major institutional investors have adjusted their stakes in the lodging company recently. BAMCO Inc. grew its holdings by 1,638,037 shares, ending with 9,328,354 shares worth about $1.05 billion. Balyasny Asset Management LP trimmed its position by 78,141 shares, leaving it with 1,093,391 shares valued at about $122.5 million. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC cut its stake by 2,304,316 shares to finish with 917,152 shares worth roughly $102.8 million. Voss Capital, LP reduced its holdings by 57,468 shares, holding 910,000 shares valued at about $102.0 million.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. Stock Up 2.2%

Choice Hotels shares closed at $112.04 on the day of the trade. The stock recently traded around $112.04, sitting about 8.5% above its 50-day moving average of $103.27 and 5.0% above its 200-day moving average of $106.69.

Recent Earnings

Choice Hotels reported trailing twelve month revenue of $1.01 billion alongside earnings of $7.08 per share. The company is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 2, 2026.

Dividend

Choice Hotels distributes an annual dividend of $1.15 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.05%. The company's payout ratio sits at 16.2%, meaning it uses a modest share of its earnings to fund the payout.

Insider Buying and Selling at Choice Hotels International, Inc.

Earlier in the year, Chief Financial Officer Scott Oaksmith sold 2,000 shares on June 12 for $220,000, another 2,000 shares on June 16 for $230,000, and director William L. Jews sold 5,057 shares on August 18 for $540,998.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have recently updated their outlooks on the stock. Baird maintains an Outperform rating with a $128.00 target, while Morgan Stanley keeps an Underweight rating with a $92.00 target. Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $117.00 target. Barclays maintains an Underweight rating with a $103.00 target, and Wells Fargo maintains an Underweight rating with a $98.00 target. Overall, the stock carries a consensus hold rating and an average price target of $114.76.

About Choice Hotels International

Based in North Bethesda, Maryland, Choice Hotels International operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and abroad. The company manages a vast portfolio of lodging brands spanning economy to upscale segments, generating revenue through franchise agreements and management services.

Bottom Line

Investors will look toward the company's upcoming earnings release on November 2, 2026, for further insight into its franchising operations. Insider transactions under pre-arranged plans remain a routine part of executive compensation and portfolio management.