Choice Hotels — Apr 30, 2026 release

• Adjusted EBITDA was $125.7 million for the first quarter, compared to $129.6 million in the prior year, primarily reflecting timing-related factors and in line with expectations. • Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.07 for the first quarter, compared to $1.34 in the prior year, reflecting timing-related factors and a temporarily elevated effective income tax rate that is expected to be approximately 25% for the full year. RevPAR (% change on a currency-neutral basis) Change vs. Prior Year Period Three months ended March 31, 2026 U.S. -2.3% International 2.6% Global -0.8% U.S. results included a significant hurricane-related impact of approximately 410 basis points, affecting the year-over-year comparison. • U.S. RevPAR increased 1.8% in the first quarter, compared to the same period of 2025, excluding the prior-year hurricane-related impact. • International RevPAR increased 2.6% on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, compared to the same period of 2025. 1 Calculated as total revenues excluding reimbursable revenues. Reimbursable revenues totaled $124 million and $123 million for first quarter 2026 and 2025, respectively. System Size and Development (Rooms) March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 Change U.S. 497,881 505,601 -1.5%     U.S. upscale, extended stay, and midscale 440,464 444,230 -0.8% International 160,467 141,986 13.0% Global 658,348 647,587 1.7%     Global upscale, extended stay, and midscale 595,580 580,860 2.5% • Global pipeline exceeded 77,700 rooms as of March 31, 2026, with 97% concentrated in extended stay, midscale, and upscale brands, supporting a more accre