Choice Hotels International reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighted by growth in net rooms and revenue per available room.
These results indicate the company's ability to expand its global footprint and increase profitability during a period of continued travel demand.
The North Bethesda, Maryland-based company reported that adjusted EBITDA rose six% year-over-year to $175 million [1]. Net income for the second quarter of 2026 reached $64.3 million [5].
Growth metrics showed a significant expansion in the company's scale. Global net rooms increased 26% [3], while U.S. RevPAR, a key industry metric for hotel performance, rose 13% [4].
Financial reporting for the quarter showed a discrepancy between adjusted and GAAP figures. Adjusted earnings per share increased five% to $2 [2], while the profit per share based on GAAP EPS was $1.41 [6].
The company previously announced the details of its financial reporting schedule on July 1, 2026 [8]. Choice Hotels held its earnings call for investors on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. ET [7].
Choice Hotels operates as a global lodging franchisor, focusing on expanding its brand presence across various market segments to drive long-term shareholder value.
“Global net rooms increased 26%”
The simultaneous rise in both the number of rooms and the revenue per available room suggests that Choice Hotels is growing its capacity without sacrificing pricing power. This combination typically indicates strong brand demand and successful market penetration in the U.S. and international sectors.
