H World Group reported first-quarter 2026 earnings that exceeded expectations, with EPS of RMB3.36 surpassing the RMB3.13 estimate and revenue of RMB6.0 billion topping the RMB5.66 billion forecast. Manachised and franchised revenue grew 20.3% to RMB3.0 billion, while H World China revenue rose 12.4% year-over-year to RMB5 billion, driving the overall performance. The company operated 13,215 hotels globally as of March 31, with 2,894 more in the pipeline, and opened 537 hotels in China during the quarter while closing 177, signaling continued aggressive network expansion.
Huazhu Group LtdQ1 earnings beat estimates with EPS and revenue above forecasts.