Redburn Atlantic has recently raised Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) stock to Buy rating, as announced on March 24, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 10, 2025, Wells Fargo had raised the stock from a Equal Weight to Overweight, setting a price target of $114. Wells Fargo also initiated Equal Weight rating with a price target of $103. Additionally, Goldman initiated Buy rating on September 18, 2024, with a target price of $96. Susquehanna analysts, in their report published on June 21, 2024, also initiated Neutral rating and set a price target of $80 for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $84.29 which represents a slight increase of $1.00 or 1.20% from the prior close of $83.29. The stock opened at $84.31 and touched a low of $82.99 during the day, reaching a high of $84.96. The volume of shares traded was 0.95 million falling short of the average volume of 1.08 million.
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WH Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -1.25% over the last five trades and 7.42% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -5.04%, and it has plunged by -21.65% in the previous three months. Currently, WH is trading at 0.57%, -5.57%, and -6.63% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, WH, a Consumer Cyclical sector stock, is trading -25.45% below its 52-week high but remains 24.56% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 3.19 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 45.32% and a profit margin of 22.80%, with a gross margin of -5.04%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc’s market capitalization stands at $6.49 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.03, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 15.74. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 4.43, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 11.28, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 2.23% of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 101.60%.
Notable insider trades include Ballotti Geoffrey A, President and CEO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH), who sold 25,053 shares on Dec 16 ’24, at $103.66 each, totaling $2.60 million. On Dec 17 ’24, Ballotti Geoffrey A, President and CEO, sold 25,017 shares for $103.45 each, amounting to $2.59 million. Additionally, on Dec 17 ’24, ALLEN MICHELE sold 16,371 shares at $103.58 each, generating $1.70 million.
