Choice Hotels International, Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Release

Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported its first quarter 2026 results, with total revenues reaching a record $340.6 million. Net income was $20.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $125.7 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07. The company saw a 1.7% increase in global net rooms, driven by strong growth in extended stay, midscale, and upscale brands. U.S. hotel openings reached a five-year high for the first quarter, and global franchise agreements awarded increased by 72%. The company maintained its full-year 2026 outlook, projecting net income between $265 million and $275 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $632 million and $647 million. Choice Hotels returned $75.2 million to shareholders in the first quarter through dividends and share repurchases.