Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) Trading Up 7.4% After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH)’s share price was up 7.4% during trading on Thursday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as high as $86.91 and last traded at $86.21. Approximately 438,964 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 68% from the average daily volume of 1,354,934 shares. The stock had previously closed at $80.24.

The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.89 by $0.04. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 13.51% and a return on equity of 61.14%. The business had revenue of $334.00 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $337.63 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.04 earnings per share. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.620-4.800 EPS.

More Wyndham Hotels & Resorts News

Here are the key news stories impacting Wyndham Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS topped expectations — WH reported $0.93 EPS vs. the $0.89 consensus, showing underlying earnings resilience despite revenues softening year‑over‑year. This beat is a clear near‑term catalyst for the stock. WH Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased — management raised the quarterly dividend by ~5%, signaling confidence in cash flow and supporting investor income expectations. Dividend hikes often drive demand for REIT/asset‑light lodging names. Wyndham Boosts Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Strong development pipeline and upgrade — analysts are pointing to record development activity, high global room growth and the firm’s asset‑light model (strong margins/free cash flow) as reasons to reaffirm/upgrade the name. That supports medium‑term growth expectations. Upgrade: A Bright One
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue slightly missed estimates — Q4 revenue was $334M versus roughly $337.6M expected and was down ~2.1% YoY; a modest operational headwind that investors will watch for seasonal or geographic drivers. Revenue Miss Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call balanced growth and headwinds — management highlighted development momentum and franchise strength but also noted near‑term pressure in parts of the business; listen to the call/transcript for color on bookings and international trends. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance came in below consensus — management provided a $4.62–$4.80 EPS range versus the street ~4.94, which is the main near‑term negative and likely weighs on multiple‑expansion prospects until confirmation of the outlook. PR Newswire: Q4 Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Leverage and credit profile remain watchpoints — commentary and analyst notes flag elevated leverage and a just‑below investment‑grade rating from Fitch as risks that could limit multiple upside despite strong cash flow. Rating & Leverage Discussion

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the company. Susquehanna cut their price objective on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $95.00 to $80.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen cut Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $95.00 to $91.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays cut their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $94.00 to $93.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.83.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Scott R. Strickland sold 28,134 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.11, for a total transaction of $2,000,608.74. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 40,363 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,870,212.93. This represents a 41.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Geoffrey A. Ballotti sold 55,124 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.27, for a total transaction of $4,369,679.48. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 490,028 shares in the company, valued at $38,844,519.56. This trade represents a 10.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 84,227 shares of company stock valued at $6,440,298 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 2.46% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Alps Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 125.6% in the 3rd quarter. Alps Advisors Inc. now owns 155,870 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,454,000 after buying an additional 86,790 shares during the last quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the third quarter valued at $18,137,000. Savoir Faire Capital Management L.P. increased its holdings in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 89.9% in the third quarter. Savoir Faire Capital Management L.P. now owns 69,885 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,584,000 after purchasing an additional 33,081 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,657,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,427,000 after buying an additional 140,978 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Modera Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the 2nd quarter valued at about $347,000. 93.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $6.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.76. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $77.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $78.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.16.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Company Profile

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc (NYSE: WH) is a leading global hospitality company specializing in hotel franchising and management. Established in 2018 through the spin-off of Wyndham Hotel Group from Wyndham Worldwide, the company focuses on the development, marketing and distribution of hotel brands designed to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers. Its core business model centers on franchising agreements, enabling third-party hotel owners to operate under the Wyndham portfolio while accessing the company’s centralized services and support.

The company’s brand portfolio spans economy, midscale and upper-midscale segments, featuring well-known names such as Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, Microtel Inn & Suites, and La Quinta by Wyndham.