Lei Cao Sells Shares of H World Group

Lei Cao, an insider at H World Group Limited, sold 60,760 shares of the company on June 28, 2026. The stock traded near $43.27 on Tuesday. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in H World Group

CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS increased its holdings by 3,866,143 shares, ending with 12,200,747 shares worth about $613.6 million, a 46.4% increase. JPMORGAN CHASE & CO added 1,046,824 shares, bringing its total to 11,616,661 shares valued at $567.7 million, reflecting a 9.9% increase. Meanwhile, BLACKROCK, INC. trimmed its position by 158,700 shares, holding 9,325,406 shares worth approximately $469.0 million, a 1.7% decrease. SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP reduced its stake by 3,623,577 shares, now holding 9,101,227 shares valued at $457.7 million, a 28.5% decrease.

H World Group Limited Stock Down 12.8%

Shares of NasdaqGS:HTHT traded near $43.27 on Tuesday. H World Group Limited has a market cap of approximately $13.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.18, and a forward P/E of 13.32. The stock has a 52-week low of $30.41 and a high of $56.64. Its 50-day moving average is $46.88, and the 200-day moving average is $46.59. The company has a current ratio of 0.933 and a quick ratio of 0.875, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 322.124.

Recent Earnings

H World Group reported revenue of $25.91 billion with a revenue growth rate of 11.1%. The company's net margin stands at 19.31%, and its return on equity is 46.36%. The next earnings release is scheduled for August 20, 2026.

Dividend

H World Group pays an annual dividend rate of $2.11, yielding 4.98% with a payout ratio of 81.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling at H World Group Limited

In addition to Lei Cao's recent sale, CEO Jin Hui sold 960,380 shares at an average price of $44.37 on June 2, 2026. Earlier, on May 31, 2026, Jin Hui also sold 2,514,160 shares, which was not part of a pre-planned trading arrangement.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On March 19, 2026, Benchmark maintained its buy rating with a $60.00 price target. Macquarie also maintained a buy rating on March 18, 2026, with a target of $62.00. UBS upgraded the stock to a buy with a target of $62.40 on March 9, 2026. Overall, the consensus among 17 analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $59.50.

About H World Group

H World Group Limited, based in Shanghai, China, develops and operates a wide range of hotels across the country. The company manages leased, owned, manachised, and franchised hotels under numerous brands, including HanTing Hotel and JI Hotel, among others. Founded in 2005, it operates in the consumer cyclical sector, specifically in the lodging industry. The company is led by CEO Hui Jin and employs approximately 26,458 people.

Bottom Line

Lei Cao's recent sale of H World Group shares highlights ongoing insider activity, which investors often monitor closely. The company shows strong financial health with impressive earnings growth and maintains a solid market position. Institutions are actively adjusting their positions in the company, reflecting varied strategies in response to its financial performance.