WH
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Hotels Investor Relations →
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. (WH) closed at $77.29 as of 2026-02-02, trading 2.2% above its 200-week moving average of $75.60. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -3.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 57, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 354 weeks of data, WH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 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 $5.9 billion, WH is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.3%. Return on equity stands at 58.0%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 10.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 6.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WH would have grown to $153, compared to $260 for the S&P 500. WH has returned 6.4% annualized vs 14.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -14.8% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
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 7 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 8 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% | +72.7% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 4 | 5.5% | -2.3% | +67.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 26 | 51.5% | +29.8% | +67.6% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 6 | 8.2% | +59.2% | +71.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 1.1% | +22.5% | +37.7% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 9 | 5.3% | N/A | +2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | 1 | 0.4% | N/A | +2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 3.7% | Ongoing | +6.2% |
| Average | 7 | — | +22.6% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02