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1179 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$32.44
HK$0.66(2.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
HK$32.44
HK$0.66(2.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$25.70 - HK$44.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.08M
Average Volume (3M)1.53M
Market Cap
HK$97.29B
Enterprise ValueHK$150.69K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$15.76B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$35.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.6
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.98
Shares Outstanding3,098,323,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,030,676
30 Day Avg. Volume1,532,940
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.25
Price to Book (P/B)7.95
Price to Sales (P/S)4.02
P/FCF Ratio13.86
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$46.57Price Target Upside43.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)2.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$30.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryHuazhu’s sharp TTM revenue rebound and sustained margins (~39% gross, ~20% net) show restored operating leverage and pricing strength. Durable profitability improves internal funding for brand investment and franchising, supporting long-term earnings stability and reinvestment capacity.
Cash Generation QualityFree cash flow at roughly 90% of net income demonstrates high-quality earnings and reliable cash conversion. Persistent cash generation underpins dividends, capex and network expansion without heavy external financing, enhancing financial resilience over multiple quarters.
Diversified, Scalable Business ModelA multi-brand mix of leased/owned and franchised/managed hotels plus centralized services generates recurring, fee-linked revenue and lowers incremental capital needs. This asset-light component scales with room growth, improving margin durability and reducing sensitivity to capital intensity.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage of about 2.8x equity, though improved from peak levels, still constrains strategic flexibility. High debt raises refinancing and interest expense risk, limits room for opportunistic investment or aggressive buybacks, and amplifies earnings pressure in slower demand environments.
Weakness In FCF GrowthAlthough absolute FCF is strong relative to net income, the recent negative FCF growth trend signals that cash conversion can deteriorate. Slowing FCF growth impairs the company’s ability to accelerate deleveraging, sustain payouts or self-fund expansion without raising external capital.
Historical Margin VolatilityPast margin swings, especially in 2022, indicate sensitivity to demand and cost pressures. Such structural volatility undermines predictability of fee-based income and operating profits, complicating long-term planning and making performance more cyclically exposed.
Huazhu Group Ltd News
1179 FAQ
What was Huazhu Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Huazhu Group Ltd lowest stock price was HK$25.70 and its highest was HK$44.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Huazhu Group Ltd’s market cap?
Huazhu Group Ltd’s market cap is HK$97.29B.
When is Huazhu Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Huazhu Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Huazhu Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Huazhu Group Ltd released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported HK$0.387 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.35 by HK$0.037.
Is Huazhu Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Huazhu Group Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Huazhu Group Ltd pay dividends?
Huazhu Group Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$1.019 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.13%. See more information on Huazhu Group Ltd dividends here
What is Huazhu Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Huazhu Group Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.59.
How many shares outstanding does Huazhu Group Ltd have?
Huazhu Group Ltd has 3,098,323,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Huazhu Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Huazhu Group Ltd reported an EPS of HK$0.387 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.35. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.043%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Huazhu Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1179
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Huazhu Group Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
HK$46.57 (43.57% Upside)
HK$46.57 (43.57% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Huazhu Group Ltd
H World Group Limited, a prominent hospitality enterprise, focuses on the development and operation of hotels across the People's Republic of China. The company employs diverse business models, including leased and owned properties, manachised establishments, and franchised locations. Its extensive brand portfolio features numerous well-known names such as HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Starway Hotel, Ibis Styles Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Manxin Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Madison Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. By June 30, 2022, H World Group oversaw a substantial network comprising 8,176 hotels and 773,898 rooms. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company underwent a name change from Huazhu Group Limited to H World Group Limited in June 2022.
1179 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$46.57
▲(43.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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