Choice Hotels International, Inc. has announced its third-quarter results for 2026, revealing a strong performance that highlights the company's ongoing recovery and growth strategies. The results indicate a positive trend in net room growth and revenue per available room (RevPAR), suggesting a robust recovery in the hotel and motel industry.

Based in North Bethesda, Maryland, Choice Hotels International operates as a leading global lodging franchisor. The company is known for its asset-light business model and operates under the Standard Industrial Classification of Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011). It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CHH.

According to the recent SEC filing (accession number 0001046311-26-000030), the company reported a net income of $58 million, or $1.28 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $193 million, and the adjusted diluted EPS was $2.33. The company also noted a 3.8% increase in U.S. RevPAR compared to the same period in 2025, reflecting improvements in both occupancy and room rates.

In the filing, Choice Hotels highlighted several key metrics that demonstrate its growth trajectory. The U.S. year-over-year net rooms growth rate showed improvement, with U.S. rooms remaining approximately flat compared to the previous year. Additionally, the company reported a 24% increase in franchise agreements awarded, representing 6,900 new rooms for development.

The filing also noted that the company completed the sale of two owned hotels for approximately $34 million, while retaining franchise agreements for both properties. This move aligns with its asset-light strategy, allowing for capital recycling and increased focus on franchise growth.

Choice Hotels' performance may impact various stakeholders, including franchisees, investors, and competitors. The continued growth in net rooms and RevPAR positions the company favorably against its competitors in the hotel and motel sector, including major players like Marriott and Hilton.

Looking ahead, the company has raised its full-year U.S. and global RevPAR outlooks, revised its net income guidance, and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance range. The filing does not specify the next steps, but the positive momentum suggests that Choice Hotels is well-positioned to capitalize on ongoing market trends.