WH
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Hotels Investor Relations →
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. (WH) closed at $76.19 as of 2026-03-20, trading 1.3% above its 200-week moving average of $75.23. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -2.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 360 weeks of data, WH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 6 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.6%.
With a market cap of $5.7 billion, WH is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.6%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 34.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 12.3x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WH would have grown to $152, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. WH has returned 6.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -3.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying WH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.4% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +24.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +46.4% vs +47.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WH has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +22.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 4 | 6.3% | +3.7% | +71.2% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 4 | 5.5% | -2.3% | +65.9% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 26 | 51.5% | +29.8% | +66.1% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 6 | 8.2% | +59.2% | +69.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 1.1% | +22.5% | +36.5% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 9 | 5.3% | N/A | +1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | 1 | 3.7% | N/A | +5.2% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 2.9% | Ongoing | +4.4% |
| Average | 6 | — | +22.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WH below its 200-week moving average?
No. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. (WH) is currently 1.3% above its 200-week moving average of $75.23. It would need to fall to $75.23 to cross below the line.
What is WH's 200-week moving average price?
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $75.23 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WH drops below its 200-week moving average?
WH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 6 weeks on average.
Is WH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WH as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 5.6%. Return on equity is 34.5%. Price-to-book is 12.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 7 years, $100 invested in WH would have grown to $152, compared to $245 for the S&P 500. That's 6.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. WH has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WH pay a dividend?
Yes. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 218.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20