H World Achieves $0.58 EPS with 41.5% Surprise and $933M Revenue
H World Group Limited reported first-quarter 2026 EPS of $0.58, a 41.5% surprise over consensus, and revenue of $932.9 million. The firm opened over 2,400 new hotels in 2025 and holds a P/E ratio of 27.3 alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13.
1. Earnings Beat Expectations
H World reported EPS of $0.58 for the first quarter of 2026, outperforming the consensus estimate by 41.5%. Revenue reached $932.9 million, topping projections by $4.5 million and marking the third revenue beat in four quarters.
2. Aggressive Network Expansion
In 2025, the company celebrated its 20th anniversary by launching over 2,400 new hotels, reinforcing its asset-light model and expanding its footprint across key markets in Asia and beyond.
3. Valuation Metrics
The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 27.27 and a price-to-sales ratio of 4.35, indicating robust investor confidence relative to earnings and revenue. The enterprise value to sales ratio stands at 5.56.
4. Balance Sheet and Liquidity
H World carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.13, reflecting higher leverage, while maintaining a current ratio of 0.85. The company’s earnings yield of 3.67% highlights its return potential for equity investors.