Choice Hotels Reports Record 2025 Adjusted EBITDA, Issues Lower 2026 Net Income and EPS Guidance

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Choice Hotels reported record full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA and strong operational growth, but Q4 2025 net income declined and 2026 guidance for net income and diluted EPS is significantly lower than 2025 actuals.

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• Record Full-Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA

  The company achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $625.6 million for full-year 2025, an increase from $604.0 million in 2024.

• Lower 2026 Net Income and EPS Guidance

  Full-year 2026 net income is expected to range from $265 million to $275 million, significantly below the $369.9 million reported for 2025. Diluted EPS guidance for 2026 is $5.72 to $5.94, also lower than the $7.90 achieved in 2025.

• Mixed Q4 2025 Financial Performance

  Fourth quarter 2025 net income was $63.7 million and diluted EPS was $1.37, both down from $75.8 million and $1.59 respectively in Q4 2024.

• Strong International and Franchise Growth

  Global franchise agreements awarded grew 22% in full-year 2025, and international net rooms increased by 12.5% compared to December 31, 2024.

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Choice Hotels International reported a year of record profitability in 2025, driven by strong international room growth and increased franchise agreements. However, the fourth quarter of 2025 saw a decline in net income and diluted EPS compared to the prior year. More significantly, the company's full-year 2026 guidance projects a notable decrease in net income and diluted EPS compared to 2025 actuals, despite a slight increase in adjusted EBITDA guidance. This suggests potential margin pressures or other factors impacting bottom-line profitability, which could concern investors looking for continued earnings growth. The mixed RevPAR trends, with U.S. RevPAR declining in 2025, also indicate challenges in the domestic market.