Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) Announces Earnings Results

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:WH) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.04, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $334.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $337.63 million. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 61.14% and a net margin of 13.51%.The firm’s revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.04 earnings per share. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.620-4.800 EPS.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Trading Up 5.9%

WH stock opened at $84.96 on Friday. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a 1-year low of $69.21 and a 1-year high of $113.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.43. The business’s 50 day moving average is $77.66 and its 200-day moving average is $78.93. The firm has a market cap of $6.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 0.76.

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

Insider Activity at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

In related news, insider Scott R. Strickland sold 28,134 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $71.11, for a total value of $2,000,608.74. Following the sale, 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 sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through 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 value of $4,369,679.48. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 490,028 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $38,844,519.56. This represents a 10.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 84,227 shares of company stock valued at $6,440,298 in the last 90 days. 2.46% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of Montreal Can grew its stake in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 14,200.0% during the fourth quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 2,562,843 shares of the company’s stock worth $193,648,000 after buying an additional 2,544,921 shares during the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. raised its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 191.9% in the fourth quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 2,109,034 shares of the company’s stock valued at $159,359,000 after acquiring an additional 1,386,569 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley boosted its holdings in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 49.0% in the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 2,872,466 shares of the company’s stock worth $217,044,000 after acquiring an additional 944,562 shares in the last quarter. Nuveen LLC grew its position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 79.1% during the 4th quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 1,222,533 shares of the company’s stock worth $92,375,000 after acquiring an additional 540,010 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 344.4% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 614,497 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,431,000 after acquiring an additional 476,233 shares during the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently commented on WH. Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $98.00 price target on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a report on Monday, December 29th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $93.00 to $89.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Zacks Research raised shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $95.00 to $91.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $93.25.

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.