Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock, payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 1, 2026. The announcement reflects the company's capital-light, franchise-driven business model with over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 51 countries.

05/20/2026, 9:53 AM • Benzinga

Bears Pounce On Avis Budget, Lucid, MARA — Short Interest In These 10 Stocks Soars Above 40%

Short sellers are heavily targeting 10 stocks with short interest exceeding 40% of float. Choice Hotels and Avis Budget lead with over 50% short interest, while Lucid Group, Hertz Global, and crypto/semiconductor plays like Marathon Digital and CleanSpark also face significant bearish positioning. Traders are watching for potential squeeze opportunities if positive catalysts emerge.

04/14/2026, 3:10 PM • Benzinga

Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Choice Hotels International's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on common stock, payable on April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2026. The company operates over 7,500 hotels across 22 brands in 50 countries and territories.

02/25/2026, 12:30 PM • Benzinga

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP is Investigating Claims on Behalf of Alpine Lumber Company Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating data breach claims affecting Alpine Lumber Company, H&N Tax Inc (CSA Tax), and Choice Hotels International. Alpine Lumber discovered a ransomware attack between December 14-22, 2025, compromising customer personal data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The law firm is pursuing class action lawsuits on behalf of affected customers.

02/22/2026, 9:26 PM • GlobeNewswire

Choice Hotels International, Inc. Data Breach Alert Issued By Wolf Haldenstein

Wolf Haldenstein, a consumer rights law firm, is investigating claims related to a Choice Hotels International data breach that occurred in January 2026. The breach compromised personal information including names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of affected individuals, with stolen data potentially being sold on the dark web.

02/21/2026, 10:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks: CleanSpark, Hims & Hers And More

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of February 13, 2026, led by Choice Hotels International (57.32% short interest), Lucid Group (51.78%), and Avis Budget Group (48.72%). It explains that stocks become heavily shorted when investors believe they are overvalued and face significant risks, while retail traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The article cautions that while monitoring short interest can help identify potential squeezes, timing such trades is extremely challenging and investors should conduct thorough due diligence given the underlying business risks.

02/13/2026, 3:32 PM • Benzinga

These 10 Stocks Could Be Short Squeeze Targets: Lucid, Kohl's, Avis and More

The article identifies 10 heavily shorted stocks that could be potential short squeeze targets as of February 2, 2026. It explains how short squeezes work as a volatile feedback loop where rising stock prices force short sellers to cover positions, creating explosive gains. The most shorted stocks include Choice Hotels (56.33%), Lucid Group (54.45%), and Avis Budget Group (52.38%), among others. The article cautions that while monitoring short interest can help identify squeeze opportunities, timing such trades is extremely challenging and investors should conduct due diligence as volatility often reflects underlying business risks.

02/02/2026, 2:08 PM • Benzinga

Looking For A Short Squeeze? 10 Stocks Ready To Rocket

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks in the market as of January 16, 2026, with short interest ranging from 36-56%. These stocks are highlighted as potential candidates for short squeezes, where unexpected price increases force short sellers to cover positions, creating rapid gains. The list includes Choice Hotels International (56.33% short interest), Lucid Group (54.45%), and Avis Budget Group (52.38%), among others. The article cautions that while short squeezes can yield outsized returns, timing is difficult and underlying business risks often justify the high short interest.

01/16/2026, 10:41 AM • Benzinga

Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks: Lucid, MARA, Hims and More

The article identifies the top 10 most heavily shorted stocks as of December 29, 2025, led by Lucid Group with 54.51% short interest, followed by Choice Hotels and Avis Budget Group. Short sellers believe these companies are overvalued, while bullish traders view high short interest as potential short squeeze opportunities. The list includes stocks with market caps above $2 billion and free floats above 5 million shares.

12/29/2025, 10:30 AM • Benzinga

Looking For A Squeeze? Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks Right Now

Analysis reveals top 10 most shorted stocks, highlighting companies with high short interest percentages and potential for market volatility. Traders are monitoring these stocks for potential short squeeze opportunities.

12/10/2025, 11:42 AM • Benzinga

EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Names 2025 Hotel Visionary Award Winners, Marking 20 Years of Industry Innovation

Hospitality Technology recognized innovative hotel and technology brands at its 20th annual Hotel Visionary Awards, highlighting advancements in guest experience, technology, and hospitality operations.

11/14/2025, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Looking For A Squeeze? Here Are The Top 10 Most Shorted Stocks

The article highlights the top 10 most shorted stocks with high short interest percentages, indicating potential market skepticism and possible short squeeze opportunities.

11/13/2025, 3:05 PM • Benzinga

EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Announces 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards Finalists

Hospitality Technology announced the finalists for the 2025 Hotel Visionary Awards, recognizing innovative leaders in hotel technology. The awards will highlight exceptional contributions across the hospitality industry, with winners to be revealed at the Hotel Technology Forum in November.

09/23/2025, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Choice Hotels International Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Choice Hotels International declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share, payable on October 16, 2025, to shareholders of record on October 1, 2025.

09/10/2025, 2:11 PM • Benzinga

Choice Hotels (CHH) Q2 EBITDA Up 2%

Choice Hotels International reported Q2 2025 results with adjusted EPS of $1.92, beating estimates, but experienced revenue decline and lowered full-year guidance due to softer domestic lodging demand.

08/06/2025, 5:18 PM • The Motley Fool