Choice Hotels International reported second quarter 2026 results with net income of $64 million ($1.41 diluted EPS), a 21% decline from the prior year period due to higher reimbursable deficits and increased depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $175 million, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 5% to $2.02. U.S. RevPAR grew 1.3%, while global net rooms expanded 2.6%. The company returned $139 million to shareholders year-to-date through dividends and share repurchases. Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance but lowered net income and diluted EPS ranges, citing higher interest expense, tax rates, and reimbursable costs. Choice Hotels International is a leading global lodging franchisor operating an asset-light model with over 7,500 hotels across 49 countries.
