H World Group Limited (HTHT)
NASDAQ:HTHT
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HTHT Stock Chart & Stats
$55.67
$0.28(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$55.67
$0.28(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.41 - $56.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume489.29K
Average Volume (3M)2.43M
Market Cap
$12.99B
Enterprise Value$112.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$35.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.9
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.73Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.20
Shares Outstanding309,832,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,967,267
30 Day Avg. Volume2,427,779
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.32
Price to Book (P/B)7.89
Price to Sales (P/S)4.10
P/FCF Ratio13.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap8.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.50Price Target Upside6.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)17.77
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Operating MarginsSustained high gross and operating margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient operations across brand tiers. That margin base supports cash generation and reinvestment into brand, tech and loyalty, insulating core profitability through normal demand cycles.
Strong Cash Generation And ConversionConsistently high cash conversion (FCF ≈90% of net income) shows reported earnings reliably translate into spendable cash. This underpins dividends, franchise support and deleveraging capacity, giving the business durable financial flexibility beyond accounting earnings.
Asset-light Franchise Model & Central PlatformsA mix of fee-based franchising/management plus centralized reservation and loyalty creates recurring, low-capex revenue and network effects. This structural model enables scalable margin expansion and lowers capital intensity versus owning hotels outright.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh absolute leverage materially raises financial risk and interest exposure, reducing flexibility to invest or weather downturns. Even with improving ratios, the large debt stock amplifies earnings volatility and constrains strategic options over the medium term.
Slowing Growth And Negative FCF MomentumDecelerating top-line and a recent decline in FCF growth suggest the recovery’s momentum is fading. Slower growth and weaker cash expansion hinder the company’s ability to fund expansion, reduce leverage, or boost shareholder returns without relying more on external financing.
Operating Cost Exposure From Leased-and-owned HotelsMaintaining leased/owned hotels exposes margins to rent, labor and utility inflation and occupancy swings. This cost exposure can compress margins and cash flow during downturns compared with a purely franchised, asset-light peer set, making earnings less predictable.
H World Group News
HTHT FAQ
What was H World Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
H World Group Limited lowest stock price was $30.41 and its highest was $56.63 in the past 12 months.
What is H World Group Limited’s market cap?
H World Group Limited’s market cap is $12.99B.
When is H World Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
H World Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 66 days.
How were H World Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
H World Group Limited released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported $0.497 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.451 by $0.045.
Is H World Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts H World Group Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does H World Group Limited pay dividends?
H World Group Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.6%. See more information on H World Group Limited dividends here
What is H World Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
H World Group Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.73.
How many shares outstanding does H World Group Limited have?
H World Group Limited has 309,832,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to H World Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
H World Group Limited reported an EPS of $0.497 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.451. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.387%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of H World Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HTHT
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H World Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$59.50 (6.88% Upside)
$59.50 (6.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTHT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
41.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
H World Group Limited
H World Group Limited, through its various subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the development and management of hotels primarily within the People's Republic of China. Its extensive operations cover a range of models, including leased, owned, manachised, and franchised properties. The company boasts a diverse collection of self-owned hotel brands, among them 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. As of June 30, 2022, the group oversaw 8,176 hotels, providing a combined total of 773,898 rooms. Originally known as Huazhu Group Limited, the company officially rebranded to H World Group Limited in June 2022. Founded in 2005, its corporate headquarters are situated in Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
HTHT Company Deck
HTHT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: solid revenue and strong profit growth, robust cash generation, successful turnaround of the acquired Legacy-DH business, rapid network expansion, and meaningful shareholder returns. Noted headwinds include flat ADR for the year, earlier RevPAR weakness (only improving in Q4), industry oversupply of low-quality rooms, planned closures and lease renegotiations, and cautious 2026 revenue guidance. Overall, the positives—particularly large margin and net income improvements, the DH turnaround, and strong asset-light growth—outweigh the challenges.View all HTHT earnings summariesHTHT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$59.50
▲(6.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.39% Insiders
10.04% Mutual Funds
14.14% Other Institutional Investors
69.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors