ROCKVILLE, Maryland (AP) _ Choice Hotels International Inc. (CHH) reported third-quarter earnings of $ 116.7 million on Thursday.

On a one-share basis, the Rockville, Maryland-based company reported net income of $ 2.08. Earnings adjusted for one-time gains were $ 1.51 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. The average estimate by six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was earnings of $ 1.32 per share.

The hotel franchisor had revenue of $ 323.4 million for the period, which was below Street’s forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $ 357.4 million.

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