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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
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WH Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. · NYSE
Market Closed
69.31
▲ ⁦+1.01%⁩ (+0.69)
Market Cap$5.1B
Beta0.64
52w Low52w High
68.4490.35
Last Week
⁦-2.39%⁩
Last Month
⁦-8.95%⁩
Last 3 Months
⁦-17.19%⁩
Last Year
⁦-20.77%⁩
EL7 Factor Analysis
How we score this
Overall47
Balanced — near the middle of the marketContrarianF 5/9DistressBetter than 47% of Market stocks, per EL7's model
FactorScoreDistributionValueAvgRank
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Valuation
50
25.4x▼17.8xAround median
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Growth
25
-2.2%▼7.1%Bottom tier
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Quality
92
11.1%▲4.5%Top tier
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Safety
39
5.3x▼2.6xBottom tier
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Capital Return
69
2.42%▲2.12%Top tier
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Momentum
23
-14.6%▼2.9%Bottom tier
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Sentiment
46
12▲3Around median
Fair Value
Current price$69
Analyst target · 3 analysts
$98
⁦+41%⁩
See it clearly undervalued
Range ⁦$80–$105⁩
vs
DCF (estimate)
$52
⁦-26%⁩
Sees it clearly overvalued
⁦7.9⁩% discount · ⁦3⁩% growth
Bottom lineThe two methods disagree — estimate range ⁦$52–$98⁩.

Estimates — analyst targets and a simplified DCF, not investment advice.

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Analyst Consensus

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Price Target· 3 analysts setting price target
$96.71
⁦+39.5%⁩
Current Price $69.31·Median $98.00
Low
$80.00
High
$105.00
Current price
$69.31
Average target
$96.71
Street summary

Wyndham Hotels (WH) Price Target Review

Bullish tilt

The average price target for Wyndham Hotels stock saw a slight decline of 0.89% over the past week, falling from $98.38 to $97.5, while this target remains significantly higher than the current stock price of $76.11. The variance between the minimum ($80) and maximum ($108) targets reflects a divergence in analyst estimates; however, all these targets still exceed the current market value, indicating continued confidence in the stock's intrinsic value despite the slight adjustment.

As of 2026-07-30
Revisions momentum · 30d
⁦-0.6%⁩
Average rating
★ 4.06
Buy
Analyst coverage
17
Buy conviction
82%
High
Target dispersion
36%
Wide
Analyst ratings over time17 analysts rating
4
10
3
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
Rating trend — last 12 months4.00 → 4.06
Recent analyst moves
  • = Reiterate2026-07-23
    Goldman Sachs
    Neutral
  • = Reiterate2026-07-20
    Barclays
    Overweight
  • = Reiterate2026-05-12
    Morgan Stanley
    Overweight
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Key Financials

Ten ratios that matter, each compared against its sector median and average — so you can see whether a number is rich or cheap relative to peers in the same sector.

StockSector medianSector averagetypical sector range
MetricValuePosition within sectorVerdict
  • P/E (TTM)
    25.39x
    4.56x36.49x
    Near median
  • Forward P/E
    13.83x
    3.79x30.29x
    Cheap
  • EV / EBITDA
    15.76x
    2.75x22.03x
    Near median
  • FCF Yield
    6.3%
    -30.9%16.2%
    Strong
  • Revenue Growth YoY
    -2.2%
    -13.8%31.9%
    Below average
  • EPS Growth YoY
    -36.4%
    -156.9%135.6%
    Near median
  • Gross Margin
    64.2%
    12.0%66.5%
    Strong
  • ROIC
    11.1%
    -23.8%21.5%
    Strong
  • Net Debt / EBITDA
    5.31x
    0.65x5.48x
    Near median
  • Dividend Yield
    2.4%
    0.1%5.9%
    Moderate
  • Payout Ratio
    61.5%
    8.9%99.8%
    Moderate
  • Altman Z-Score
    1.64
    -2.656.14
    Near median
Financial Analysis
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Stock Analysis

AI-generated
Based on 2026-07-23 data

Company Overview

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates an asset-light hotel franchise model, deriving revenue from franchise fees, royalties, and other fees, alongside additional revenue from Wyndham Rewards cards, partnerships, and technology solutions. Its system expanded in fiscal Q2 2026 with the opening of approximately 18 thousand rooms, while its development pipeline reached a record level of approximately 261 thousand rooms across more than 60 countries, with a FeePAR premium of approximately 30% compared with the existing system. Wyndham Rewards membership also exceeded 126 million members, and the program accounted for more than half of domestic check-ins.

In fiscal Q2 2026, the company recorded net revenue of $375 million and net income of $102 million, equivalent to a calculated net income margin of approximately 27.2%, while EPS according to EDGAR was approximately $1.36. On an adjusted basis, EBITDA was approximately $212 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.48, with both growing 3% on a comparable basis, despite a 6% year-over-year decline in net revenue due to the absence of franchisee conference revenue recorded in May 2025, lower certain franchise fees, and the deferral of Revo fees.

The operating mix reflects clear geographic divergence: RevPAR in the United States increased 2%, while international RevPAR declined 6% in constant currency; results included growth of 2% in Canada and 5% in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, versus declines of 45% in the Middle East and 7% in Latin America and the Caribbean. At the same time, ancillary revenue increased 4% during the quarter and 12% during the first half of fiscal 2026, driven by credit card and partnership fees, adding a source of growth beyond traditional lodging royalties.

What's Driving the Stock

  • Wyndham raised its fiscal 2026 global RevPAR growth outlook to a range between flat and 1%, increasing the low end by 100 basis points, after U.S. RevPAR growth in fiscal Q2 2026 exceeded its expectations by 120 basis points and reached 2%. It also revised its U.S. RevPAR growth assumption for the second half of fiscal 2026 from flat to 2%, based on an expected contribution of approximately two-thirds from rate and one-third from occupancy.
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  • The company raised the low end of its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook by $10 million to a range between $1.48 billion and $1.50 billion, and the low end of its adjusted EBITDA outlook by $5 million to a range between $735 million and $745 million. It also expects adjusted net income between $355 million and $365 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $4.71 and $4.83, without assuming future share repurchases.
  • The company opened approximately 18 thousand rooms in fiscal Q2 2026, up 7% year over year, and the development pipeline increased to approximately 261 thousand rooms for the twenty-fourth consecutive quarter. Management expects net room growth between 4% and 4.5% in fiscal 2026 excluding Revo, while hotels supported by development advances carry a FeePAR premium of approximately 40% compared with the system average.
  • Wyndham Connect expanded to more than 5,000 hotels and surpassed 40 million guest messages, at a rate of approximately 260 thousand interactions per day, and management said participating hotels could generate $100 thousand or more in ancillary revenue. Wyndham AI Concierge is now used in 1,500 hotels and delivers an increase of more than 500 basis points in direct contribution, with a 15% increase in the average daily rate of automated bookings compared with phone bookings.
  • Ancillary revenue grew 12% during the first half of fiscal 2026, and management expects low- to mid-teens annual growth, requiring acceleration in the second half. This is supported by the renewal of the Wyndham Rewards card portfolio with Barclays into four products, alongside 9% year-over-year membership growth to more than 126 million members.
  • The business generated free cash flow of $105 million in fiscal Q2 2026 and $169 million during the first half, and the company returned $86 million to shareholders during the quarter through $54 million of share repurchases and $32 million of dividends. After ending the quarter with liquidity of approximately $1 billion and net leverage of 3.5 times, the outlook indicated that up to $170 million could be available for repurchases or acquisitions in the second half after accounting for dividends and remaining development advances.
  • Buying & Selling Case

    ▲ Buying Case4 pts

    • +The asset-light franchise model provides strong cash-generation capacity; free cash flow reached $169 million during the first half of fiscal 2026, while the company returned more than $170 million to shareholders during the same period.
    • +The record development pipeline of approximately 261 thousand rooms supports higher-quality long-term growth, carrying a FeePAR premium of approximately 30% over the existing system, while the U.S. pipeline alone reached a record level of 110 thousand rooms.
    • +Improving domestic demand provides a foundation for the raised fiscal 2026 outlook; U.S. RevPAR increased 2% in Q2, driven by a 160-basis-point increase in rate and a 60-basis-point increase in demand, while Texas, California, and Florida collectively shifted from a 3% decline in Q1 to 4% growth in Q2.
    • +Artificial intelligence products and the loyalty program add scalable revenue channels: Wyndham Connect reached more than 5,000 hotels, Wyndham AI Concierge reached 1,500 hotels, while Wyndham Rewards accounts for more than half of domestic check-ins and has more than 126 million members.

    ▼ Selling Case6 pts

    • −Net revenue declined 6% year over year to $375 million in fiscal Q2 2026 due to the absence of nonrecurring May 2025 conference revenue, lower other franchise fees, and the deferral of Revo fees; therefore, the improvement in U.S. RevPAR did not fully translate into reported revenue growth.
    • −International performance remained weak in fiscal Q2 2026, as international RevPAR declined 6% in constant currency, falling 45% in the Middle East, 7% in Latin America and the Caribbean, and 5% in China compared with fiscal Q2 2025. The outlook assumes international improvement during the second half, making its achievement sensitive to a recovery in these markets.
    • −Revo's difficulties pose a risk to European room and fee growth, as the portfolio continued to underperform during insolvency proceedings and Wyndham deferred all associated revenue. The company expects to terminate the majority of the portfolio during fiscal Q3 and Q4 2026, retaining only a portion of the rooms and entering into franchise agreements with the new operators for that portion.
    • −Most remaining comparable EBITDA growth is concentrated in fiscal Q4 2026, while the selling, general, and administrative expense savings recorded in Q2 due to insurance reimbursements and the timing of variable costs will largely reverse in the second half. The company also expects marketing funds to spend approximately $5 million more than their revenue in the second half to offset the first-half surplus, increasing the sensitivity of results to expense timing.
    • −Insider data shows a strong selling signal, with net sales of $2.9 million during the three months ending with the latest transaction on August 17, 2026, comprising four sales and no recorded purchases. This remains a secondary signal because insider sales may be prearranged, and the provided data does not establish otherwise.
    • −The dispersion in analyst targets highlights a tangible valuation risk; the lowest target is $80 and the highest is $105, a difference of $25, while the low end falls within the 52-week range of $69.21–$90.35. No valid comparable P/E ratio was provided, reducing the ability to test the valuation against the company's earnings using an additional consistent metric.

    Valuation

    The analyst consensus is “Buy,” with an average target of $95.5 and a wide range between $80 and $105; the average is approximately 5.7% above the top of the 52-week range of $90.35, while the highest target exceeds that peak by approximately 16.2%. The $25 target spread reflects a meaningful difference in assessing the impact of improving U.S. RevPAR against weakness in international markets and Revo risks, while the provided data does not offer a valid P/E ratio as an additional valuation anchor.

    BuyAnalyst target: $95.5(+37.8%)

    Figures in the text are as of 2026-08-30; the live price is shown at the top of the page.

    FAQ

    How did Wyndham perform in fiscal Q2 2026?

    Wyndham recorded net revenue of $375 million and net income of $102 million in fiscal Q2 2026, while EPS according to EDGAR was approximately $1.36. Adjusted EBITDA was $212 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.48, with comparable growth of 3% for each. Net revenue declined 6% year over year due to the absence of franchisee conference revenue from May 2025, lower other fees, and the deferral of Revo fees.

    What is Wyndham's outlook for fiscal 2026?

    The company expects revenue between $1.48 billion and $1.50 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $735 million and $745 million in fiscal 2026. It also expects adjusted net income between $355 million and $365 million and adjusted diluted EPS between $4.71 and $4.83. The global RevPAR outlook ranges between flat and 1% growth, with net room growth between 4% and 4.5% excluding Revo.

    How important are Wyndham Connect and Wyndham AI Concierge to growth?

    Wyndham Connect was installed in more than 5,000 hotels by the July 23, 2026 call and surpassed 40 million messages at a rate of approximately 260 thousand interactions per day. Management said participating hotels could generate $100 thousand or more in ancillary revenue by automatically selling upgrades and services. Wyndham AI Concierge operates in 1,500 hotels, with an increase of more than 500 basis points in direct contribution and a 15% increase in the average daily rate of automated bookings compared with phone bookings.

    Is demand for Wyndham hotels recovering in the United States?

    U.S. RevPAR increased 2% in fiscal Q2 2026, exceeding management's expectations by 120 basis points. The improvement came from a 160-basis-point increase in rate and a 60-basis-point increase in demand, while Texas, California, and Florida, which represent one-quarter of U.S. rooms, shifted from a 3% decline in Q1 to 4% growth in Q2. Accordingly, management raised its U.S. RevPAR growth assumption for the second half of fiscal 2026 from flat to 2%.

    How large is Wyndham's development pipeline, and what is the quality of the new rooms?

    The development pipeline reached a record level of approximately 261 thousand rooms across more than 60 countries in fiscal Q2 2026. The company opened approximately 18 thousand rooms during the quarter, up 7% year over year, and achieved net room growth of 13% in mainland China. The pipeline carries a FeePAR premium of approximately 30% over the current system, while hotels supported by development advances achieve a premium of approximately 40% compared with the system average.

    What are the main risks facing WH stock?

    International RevPAR declined 6% in constant currency in fiscal Q2 2026, including declines of 45% in the Middle East and 7% in Latin America and the Caribbean. Revo's insolvency also led to the deferral of fees, and Wyndham expects to terminate the majority of the portfolio's rooms during fiscal Q3 and Q4 2026. Additional risks include a 6% year-over-year decline in net revenue and reliance on Q4 for most remaining EBITDA growth, alongside insider net sales of $2.9 million over three months, with the possibility that those sales were prearranged.