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)1.82M
Market Cap
$14.83B
Enterprise Value$128.30B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.44B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$36.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.8
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)16.50
Shares Outstanding309,832,370
10 Day Avg. Volume2,244,943
30 Day Avg. Volume1,817,747
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 Cap8.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.68Price Target Upside9.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)17.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)$26.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset-light Franchise & Management GrowthRapid expansion of the manachised & franchise mix increases fee-based, low-capex revenue, structurally raising margins and lowering capital intensity. Over 2–6 months this supports more predictable cash flow, scalability of profits, and resilience versus owned-asset cyclicality.
High Profitability And Margin ExpansionSustained EBITDA growth and a ~33.5% margin reflect durable operating leverage from scale and mix shift. Higher margins bolster free cash flow and provide capacity for reinvestment, dividends, and debt reduction, underpinning multi‑quarter financial flexibility.
Network Scale And Loyalty-driven DemandRapid room growth and strong member booking gains enhance distribution efficiency and franchise appeal. A larger network and active loyalty base create durable demand capture, support fee growth, and lower customer acquisition costs over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Balance-sheet LeverageLeverage at ~2.8–3.0x equity constrains financial flexibility in a cyclical lodging sector, raising refinancing and covenant risk. Even with good cash flow, elevated debt limits capacity for opportunistic M&A, aggressive buybacks, or rapid deleveraging if demand softens.
Moderate Top-line GuidanceManagement's modest 2026 revenue outlook signals slower organic growth ahead, limiting near-term upside in fee and room revenue. Slower topline expansion can compress future profit-per-room gains and delays material margin improvement from scale benefits.
Industry Oversupply And Portfolio PruningWidespread low-quality supply and planned closures reflect structural competitive pressure that can depress pricing and occupancy. Portfolio optimization reduces short-term revenue but signals ongoing execution risk in aligning brand standards and franchise economics over multiple quarters.
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 $14.83B.
When is H World Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
H World Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 19 days.
How were H World Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
H World Group Limited released its earnings results on Mar 18, 2026. The company reported $0.596 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.479 by $0.117.
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 $0.79 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 0.45.
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 $0.596 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.479. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.779%.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$60.68 (9.00% Upside)
$60.68 (9.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HTHT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 898.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 25.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
H World Group Limited
H World Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels primarily in the People's Republic of China. The company operates hotels under its own brands, 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. As of June 30, 2022, it operated 8,176 hotels with 773,898 rooms. The company was formerly known as Huazhu Group Limited and changed its name to H World Group Limited in June 2022. H World Group Limited was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
HTHT Company Deck
HTHT Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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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
$60.68
▲(9.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.76% Insiders
8.84% Mutual Funds
0.97% Other Institutional Investors
84.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors