Wyndham Hotels CEO Geoffrey Ballotti Buys Shares

On June 15, 2026, Geoffrey Ballotti, the President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH), purchased 20,429 shares of the company at an average price of $65.21 each. This insider transaction, valued at approximately $1.33 million, reflects Ballotti's continued investment in the company.

Insider Buying and Selling at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Geoffrey Ballotti, as the President and CEO, was active in the market on June 15, acquiring 20,429 shares at $65.21 per share. This transaction was not planned under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Previously, on the same day, Ballotti disposed of 18,516 shares at $80.79 each in a planned transaction. Additionally, on June 2, he sold 12,700 shares. Other recent insider activity includes Chief Accounting Officer Nicola Rossi selling 7,055 shares on May 7.

Other Institutional Activity in Wyndham Hotels

Several institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in Wyndham Hotels. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 126,492 shares, now holding 7,374,003 shares valued at about $598.99 million. Conversely, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. reduced its position by 788,931 shares, leaving it with 4,399,308 shares worth approximately $357.36 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both established new positions, holding 3,500,945 shares and 3,372,811 shares respectively. Boston Partners added 47,598 shares, bringing its total to 3,024,627 shares valued at $245.77 million.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Stock Up 12.3%

Shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts are trading around $85.36. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $6.39 billion and a P/E ratio of 33.87. Its forward P/E stands at 15.89, and it has a beta of 0.638, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range has been between $69.21 and $92.69, with a 50-day moving average of $82.56 and a 200-day moving average of $79.18.

Recent Earnings

Wyndham Hotels reported revenue of $1.44 billion with a growth rate of 3.5% in its latest quarter. The company achieved a net margin of 13.4% and a return on equity of 37.6%. Earnings per share were $2.52. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Dividend

Wyndham Hotels pays an annual dividend rate of $1.68, yielding 1.97%. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 65.87%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained a positive outlook on Wyndham Hotels. On May 12, 2026, Morgan Stanley reiterated a 'buy' rating with a price target of $89. On May 4, Susquehanna maintained a 'hold' rating with a $90 target. The consensus among 17 analysts is a 'buy', with a target mean price of $100.18.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a leading hotel franchising company headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. It operates a vast network of approximately 8,300 hotels across roughly 100 countries, making it the largest in the world by the number of franchised properties. The company focuses on the economy and midscale segments, with a portfolio of 25 brands, including Super 8, Days Inn, and Ramada, among others. Wyndham was incorporated in 2017 and employs around 2,000 people.

Bottom Line

Geoffrey Ballotti's recent purchase of Wyndham Hotels shares underscores his confidence in the company's future prospects. Investors keep a close watch on insider transactions as potential indicators of a company's health. It's important to remember that these insider buys and sells, like the 13F filings, are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.