Compass Wealth Management LLC Buys Shares of 227,000 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts $WH

Compass Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm purchased 227,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,137,000. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts comprises 2.1% of Compass Wealth Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 11th largest holding. Compass Wealth Management LLC owned 0.30% of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 73.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 314 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 5,950.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 363 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 357 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 49.2% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 376 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the period. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC bought a new stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 181.3% in the 3rd quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 495 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 319 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 93.46% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Wyndham Hotels & Resorts news, insider Scott R. Strickland sold 28,134 shares of the business’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 value of $2,000,608.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 40,363 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,870,212.93. The trade was a 41.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Geoffrey A. Ballotti sold 55,124 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.27, for a total transaction of $4,369,679.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 490,028 shares in the company, valued at $38,844,519.56. The trade was a 10.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 84,227 shares of company stock worth $6,440,298 over the last ninety days. 2.46% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on WH. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $76.00 price objective (down from $88.00) on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Monday, December 15th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $91.00 to $89.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Truist Financial increased their target price on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $98.00 to $99.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays cut their price target on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $94.00 to $93.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $92.83.

Trending Headlines about Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

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

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

NYSE:WH opened at $84.96 on Friday. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 52-week low of $69.21 and a 52-week high of $113.07. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $77.66 and a 200 day moving average of $78.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.16. The firm 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.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.89 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $334.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $337.63 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 61.14% and a net margin of 13.51%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.04 EPS. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.620-4.800 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will post 4.79 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

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.