H World Group (HTHT) Stock Overview
Develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels in the People’s Republic of China. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$51.86 |
| 52 Week High | US$56.64 |
| 52 Week Low | US$30.41 |
| Beta | 0.15 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.12% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.86% |
| 1 Year Change | 51.46% |
| 3 Year Change | 15.58% |
| 5 Year Change | -9.97% |
| Change since IPO | 1,390.23% |
Recent News & Updates
HTHT: Cost Controls And Higher Tier Hotel Mix Will Drive Repricing
Narrative Update on H World Group The analyst price target for H World Group has been lifted by a few dollars per share, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates around $60 per share, slightly higher expected revenue growth and profit margins, and recent research highlighting mix improvement, cost controls into 2025, and a P/E valuation below global peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on H World Group has focused on updated revenue and margin assumptions, mix improvement toward mid and upper mid scale hotels, and where the shares trade relative to global peers.HTHT: Cost Controls And Hotel Mix Shift Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have nudged their price targets on H World Group higher by about $0.67, supported by slightly stronger profit margin expectations, updated discount rate and P/E assumptions, and recent Street research highlighting potential RevPAR mix improvement and cost control benefits. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on H World Group's mix of new hotels, expected cost controls, and the implied valuation relative to global peers.HTHT: Cost Controls And Hotel Mix Shift Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on H World Group to about $59.36 from roughly $56.23, citing higher assumed future P/E multiples and updated views on revenue mix, margins, and discount rates supported by recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on H World Group points to a mix of optimism and caution, with analysts updating their views on the business model, cost structure, and relative valuation.Recent updates
HTHT: Cost Controls And Higher Tier Hotel Mix Will Drive Repricing
Narrative Update on H World Group The analyst price target for H World Group has been lifted by a few dollars per share, with analysts pointing to updated fair value estimates around $60 per share, slightly higher expected revenue growth and profit margins, and recent research highlighting mix improvement, cost controls into 2025, and a P/E valuation below global peers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on H World Group has focused on updated revenue and margin assumptions, mix improvement toward mid and upper mid scale hotels, and where the shares trade relative to global peers.HTHT: Cost Controls And Hotel Mix Shift Will Drive Future Repricing
Analysts have nudged their price targets on H World Group higher by about $0.67, supported by slightly stronger profit margin expectations, updated discount rate and P/E assumptions, and recent Street research highlighting potential RevPAR mix improvement and cost control benefits. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on H World Group's mix of new hotels, expected cost controls, and the implied valuation relative to global peers.HTHT: Cost Controls And Hotel Mix Shift Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on H World Group to about $59.36 from roughly $56.23, citing higher assumed future P/E multiples and updated views on revenue mix, margins, and discount rates supported by recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on H World Group points to a mix of optimism and caution, with analysts updating their views on the business model, cost structure, and relative valuation.H World Group: Positive About Q4 Surprise And Potential 2026 Beat
Mar 24HTHT: Cost Controls And Hotel Mix Shift Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for H World Group from $53.93 to $56.23, citing higher RevPAR assumptions, slightly improved margin expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple supported by recent research upgrades and a shift toward more mid- and upper mid-scale hotels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research gives you a clearer picture of how analysts are thinking about H World Group’s risk and reward profile, especially as the company leans further into new hotels and mid to upper mid-scale brands.HTHT: Refined Assumptions And Brand Expansion Will Shape Future Outcomes
Analysts have nudged their price target on H World Group higher, lifting fair value from about $52.60 to roughly $53.93, supported by slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary With the fair value tweak to about $53.93, recent commentary around H World Group focuses less on headline calls and more on how assumptions line up with execution risks and upside drivers.Do H World Group's (NASDAQ:HTHT) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Feb 10
Aggressive Hotel Expansion Into Lower Tier Cities Will Increase Volatility And Pressure Margins
Catalysts About H World Group H World Group operates a large, primarily asset light hotel network in China across economy, midscale and upper midscale brands. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?HTHT: Refined Assumptions And Q4 2025 Guidance Will Shape Future Outcomes
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their fair value estimate for H World Group, now at about US$52.60. This reflects slightly updated assumptions around the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels.Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT)
Jan 26
Branded Expansion And Loyalty Ecosystem Will Reshape China’s Fragmented Hotel Market
Catalysts About H World Group H World Group operates a large, primarily asset light hotel network focused on branded economy, midscale and upper midscale hotels in China and select overseas markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?HTHT: Refined Assumptions And Q4 2025 Guidance Will Underpin Future Performance
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for H World Group to US$52.43 from about US$51.57, citing slightly lower required returns, modestly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a steady forward P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Analysts are largely focused on how H World Group can execute on growth assumptions and maintain profitability levels that support the revised fair value estimate of US$52.43.HTHT: Stable Revenue Outlook And Fine Tuned Assumptions Will Support Future Performance
Narrative Update on H World Group Analysts have nudged their price target for H World Group slightly higher to about $51.57 from $51.15, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions after reviewing recent segment level trends in comparable financials research. Analyst Commentary Analysts reviewing H World Group are using signals from comparable financials research to fine tune their views on valuation and execution, even when those signals come from different parts of the financial sector.We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT)
Jan 06HTHT: Improving Earnings Quality And Revenue Visibility Will Support Future Performance
Analysts have nudged their price target on H World Group slightly higher, citing improved expectations for future earnings quality and a modest increase in fair value to about $51 per share, despite only minor adjustments to growth, margin, and discount rate assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment around H World Group is mixed but constructive, with most viewing the modest price target increase as a reflection of gradually improving fundamentals rather than a dramatic shift in outlook.HTHT: Improving Margins And Southeast Asia Expansion Will Support Future Performance
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on H World Group by about $1.36 per share, citing improving profitability and stable to slightly easing discount rates, which help offset a marginally softer long term revenue growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on H World Group remain mixed but constructive, with recent price target adjustments reflecting a balance between improving profitability and lingering macro and execution risks.HTHT: Expanding Margins And Southeast Asia Entry Will Support Future Momentum
Analysts have increased their price target for H World Group from $46.09 to $49.47, citing improved revenue growth expectations and slightly higher profit margins as key factors in the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent research provides valuable insight into the factors influencing H World Group's revised price target, highlighting both strengths and ongoing challenges in the company's performance and outlook.H World Group's (NASDAQ:HTHT) Earnings Offer More Than Meets The Eye
Nov 24H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Nov 20HTHT: Improved Profit Trends Will Drive Momentum As Market Conditions Stabilize
Analysts have increased their price target for H World Group by approximately $1.09 to $46.09, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and profitability metrics. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight modest improvements in projected revenue growth, which supports a higher valuation for H World Group.Positive Earnings Outlook And Resilient Expansion Will Drive International Hotel Recovery
Analysts have raised their price target for H World Group from $43.91 to $45.01. They cite slightly stronger fair value estimates and improved future earnings expectations, despite minor adjustments to growth and profitability assumptions.Domestic Travel Expansion And Digital Integration Will Drive Hotel Resurgence
H World Group's fair value estimate was largely unchanged as a sharp reduction in the Future P/E ratio outweighed limited movement in Net Profit Margin, resulting in only a slight price target increase from $43.37 to $43.83. What's in the News Board approved an ordinary cash dividend of approximately USD 250 million (USD 0.081 per share, USD 0.81 per ADS) for the first half of 2025.H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Aug 05Are Investors Undervaluing H World Group Limited (NASDAQ:HTHT) By 24%?
Jul 18Some May Be Optimistic About H World Group's (NASDAQ:HTHT) Earnings
May 08H World Group: Continuous Solid Execution Should Drive Multiples Re-Rating
Mar 26H World Group: The Undisputed Value-For-Money Hospitality Leader With Global Ambitions
Feb 18H World Group: Demand And Supply Environment Remains Very Attractive
Dec 03
Expanding Horizons In China Amid Strategy Shifts Will Drive Future Growth
Focusing on high-quality growth and an asset-light strategy could enhance brand value and optimize operational efficiency.H World Group: Robust Domestic Travel And Leisure Demand Outlook
Sep 02H World: Q3 Outlook And Shareholder Yield Are Key Investment Considerations
Aug 26H World: Focus On Short-Term Outlook And Long-Term Prospects
Jun 10Shareholder Returns
| HTHT | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.4% | -2.1% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 51.5% | 3.3% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: HTHT exceeded the US Hospitality industry which returned 2.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HTHT exceeded the US Market which returned 29.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HTHT volatility | |
|---|---|
| HTHT Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 7.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: HTHT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HTHT's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 26,458 | Hui Jin | ir.hworld.com |
H World Group Limited develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels 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, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. 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 Fundamentals Summary
| HTHT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$15.64b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$742.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.70b |
21.4x
P/E Ratio4.3x
P/S RatioIs HTHT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HTHT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | CN¥25.31b |
| Cost of Revenue | CN¥15.34b |
| Gross Profit | CN¥9.97b |
| Other Expenses | CN¥4.89b |
| Earnings | CN¥5.08b |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 16.54 |
| Gross Margin | 39.39% |
| Net Profit Margin | 20.07% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 44.9% |
How did HTHT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.1%
Current Dividend Yield89%
Payout RatioDoes HTHT pay a reliable dividends?
See HTHT dividend history and benchmarks| H World Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 04 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 20 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 3 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 19 days |
Does HTHT pay a reliable dividends?
See HTHT dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/29 19:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
H World Group Limited is covered by 31 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yanfang Jiang | Benchmark Company |
| Ronald Leung | BofA Global Research |
| Sijie Lin | China International Capital Corporation Limited |