DALLAS, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Company") today announced the completion of the sale of the Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston, Texas for $27 million and the sale of the Residence Inn Evansville East in Evansville, Indiana for $6 million.When adjusted for the Company's anticipated capital expenditures, the combined sale price represents a 1.3% capitalization rate on net operating income or a multiple of 45.3 times Hotel EBITDA for the twelve months ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________________ to ________________ Commission file number: 001-31775 ASHFORD HOSPITALITY TRUST, INC. (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Indicate by ch ...

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE:AHT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 31, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Nixon - Senior VP & Head of Asset Management Deric S. Eubanks - CFO & Treasurer Stephen Zsigray - CEO, Director & President Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Greg, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to today's Ashford Hospitality Trust Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $39.9 million or $6.88 per diluted share for Q2 2025 [13] - Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per diluted share was $0.78, which would have been $1.93 if not for accrued default interest [13] - Adjusted EBITDAre for the quarter was $73.8 million [14] - The company had $2.7 billion in loans with a blended average interest rate of 8.1% [14] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $100 million, with restricted cash of $153.9 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable total revenue growth was 1.3% and comparable hotel EBITDA growth was 2.6% [6] - Comparable hotel RevPAR declined by 2.2% due to reduced demand from group and government-related travel [17] - Group revenue for the portfolio declined approximately 4% during the second quarter compared to the prior year [18] - Other revenue increased by 22% on a per occupied room basis compared to the prior year quarter [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Government room nights were down approximately 26% compared to the prior year period, impacting RevPAR performance [17] - The company expects group demand to remain healthy, with group revenue currently pacing ahead of the prior year [19] - 42% of the portfolio's hotel rooms are located in host cities for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, positioning the company to capture outsized demand [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a transformative initiative called GrowAHT aimed at driving $50 million in run rate EBITDA improvement [6] - Strategic asset sales are ongoing to reduce leverage and improve cash flow after debt service [11] - The company plans to continue making improvements to its capital structure and explore opportunistic dispositions [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the second half of the year, expecting demand headwinds to subside and benefiting from anticipated interest rate cuts [11] - The company remains focused on controlling operational aspects and driving outsized performance despite broader market challenges [11] - Management highlighted the importance of high-margin revenue strategies and targeted cost reductions as part of the GrowAHT initiative [20] Other Important Information - The company completed significant renovations and brand conversions, leading to a 19% increase in hotel RevPAR for properties that underwent such changes [22] - For the full year 2025, the company anticipates spending between $90 million and $110 million on capital expenditures [26] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, indicating a lack of inquiries from analysts or investors [27]

EXHIBIT 99.1 SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Chief Financial Officer Media Contact Financial Relations Board ASHFORD TRUST REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS DALLAS – July 30, 2025 – Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) ("Ashford Trust" or the "Company") today reported financial results and performance measures for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The comparable performance measurements for Occupancy, Average Daily Rate (ADR), Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), and Hotel EBITDA ass ...

Core Viewpoint - Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. has declared multiple dividends for its preferred stock series for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, with payments scheduled for October 15, 2025 [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Dividend Declarations - The Company declared a dividend of $0.5281 per diluted share for its 8.45% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock [1]. - A dividend of $0.4609 per diluted share was declared for the 7.375% Series F Cumulative Preferred Stock [2]. - The same dividend amount of $0.4609 per diluted share was declared for the 7.375% Series G Cumulative Preferred Stock [3]. - A dividend of $0.46875 per diluted share was declared for the 7.50% Series H Cumulative Preferred Stock [4]. - The same dividend amount of $0.46875 per diluted share was declared for the 7.50% Series I Cumulative Preferred Stock [5]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.16667 per share for Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [6]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.17500 per share for Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [7]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.17292 per share for another set of Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [8]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.17083 per share for remaining Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [9]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.15625 per share for Series L Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [10]. - Monthly cash dividends of $0.16042 per share for Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock will be paid on three separate dates [11]. Company Overview - As of June 30, 2025, Ashford Hospitality Trust had 7,699,923 shares of Series J Redeemable Preferred Stock, 747,299 shares of Series K Redeemable Preferred Stock, 112,181 shares of Series L Redeemable Preferred Stock, and 145,232 shares of Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding [12]. - The Company operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) primarily focused on investing in upper upscale, full-service hotels [12].

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (AHT) has taken another step in its strategic plan to deleverage and optimize its portfolio. The Dallas, TX-based REIT announced a definitive agreement to sell the 242-room Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake in Houston, TX, for $27 million. The transaction, subject to closing conditions, is expected to be completed in June 2025.The sale represents an attractive exit for Ashford, yielding a capitalization rate of 3.2% on net operating income (NOI) or 23.6X Hotel EBITDA after adjus ...

REIT Performance Overview - The REIT sector experienced a significant decline in April 2025, with an average total return of -6.45%, underperforming the broader market indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-3.1%), S&P 500 (-0.7%), and NASDAQ (+0.9%) [1] - Year-to-date, the average total return for REITs stands at -9.10%, which is worse than the -7.65% return for the same period in 2024 [12] Performance by Market Capitalization - Microcap REITs underperformed larger peers for the sixth consecutive month, with returns of -8.87% [3] - Large-cap REITs (-2.93%) outperformed mid-caps (-5.45%) and small caps (-8.69%) in April, with large-cap REITs outperforming small caps by 1081 basis points in the first four months of 2025 [3] Property Type Performance - Only 11.11% of REIT property types averaged a positive total return in April, with a 20.17% spread between the best (Data Centers +7.28%) and worst-performing property types (Timber -12.90%) [5][6] - Year-to-date, Office REITs (-24.06%) and Hotel REITs (-22.90%) significantly underperformed, while Health Care (+7.23%), Infrastructure (+6.88%), and Casinos (+6.00%) were the only property types with positive returns [7] Price/FFO Multiples - The average P/FFO for the REIT sector decreased from 13.9x to 13.4x in April, with 83.3% of property types experiencing multiple contraction [8] - Data Centers (26.9x), Multifamily (24.6x), and Infrastructure (18.7x) currently trade at the highest average multiples among REIT property types, while Hotels (5.9x) and Offices (8.2x) have the lowest [9] Individual REIT Performance - Digital Realty Trust (DLR) achieved a strong gain of +12.04% in April, despite a year-to-date return of -8.72% [11] - Wheeler REIT (WHLR) was the worst-performing REIT in April, with a staggering decline of -63.61% for the month and -98.29% year-to-date [11] Dividend Yield Insights - The high dividend yields of the REIT sector are a primary reason for investment, with many REITs trading below their NAV, resulting in attractive yields [15]

Portfolio and Property Management - As of March 31, 2025, the company's portfolio consisted of 67 consolidated operating hotel properties, totaling 16,736 rooms[184] - The company managed 50 of its 68 hotel properties through Remington Hospitality, a subsidiary of Ashford Inc.[189] - The company owns 100% of its hotel properties, totaling 2,800 rooms across various locations[280] - The hotel portfolio includes 15 Embassy Suites and Hilton Garden Inn properties, with room counts ranging from 119 to 276[280] - The company reported a total of 333 owned rooms, representing 100% ownership in the hotel properties[281] - The company has expanded its portfolio to include 1,158 owned rooms across various locations, maintaining a 100% ownership rate[281] - The total number of hotel properties owned by the company is 17,329, with 17,196 rooms[282] Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by $26.5 million, or 8.7%, to $277.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $303.9 million in the same period of 2024[211] - Net loss attributable to the Company was $20.0 million for the 2025 quarter, a decrease of $91.5 million from net income of $71.6 million in the 2024 quarter[215] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $(22,198) thousand, a significant decrease from $72,405 thousand in Q1 2024[276] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $92,857 thousand, down from $199,679 thousand in Q1 2024, representing a decline of approximately 53.5%[276] - FFO available to common stockholders and OP unitholders for Q1 2025 was $(33,374) thousand, compared to $(31,900) thousand in Q1 2024[279] - Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and OP unitholders for Q1 2025 was $(5,625) thousand, an improvement from $(13,777) thousand in Q1 2024[279] Revenue and Occupancy Metrics - Rooms revenue decreased by $22.9 million, or 10.0%, to $206.3 million in the 2025 quarter, primarily due to decreases from hotel dispositions and properties in receivership[216] - RevPAR increased to $132.04 in the 2025 quarter from $125.30 in the 2024 quarter, reflecting a 5.6% increase[212] - Occupancy rate improved to 67.98% in the 2025 quarter compared to 66.90% in the 2024 quarter[212] - ADR rose to $194.24 in the 2025 quarter from $187.30 in the 2024 quarter, marking a 3.1% increase[212] - The company anticipates a 5% growth in occupancy rates for the next quarter, supported by ongoing marketing efforts[281] Expenses and Cost Management - Hotel operating expenses decreased by $22.4 million, or 10.6%, to $188.5 million in the 2025 quarter compared to the 2024 quarter[219] - Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by $3.2 million, or 7.9%, to $37.3 million in the 2025 quarter[222] - Property taxes, insurance, and other expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 7.6%, to $16.0 million in the 2025 quarter[221] - Corporate, general and administrative expense decreased by $3.9 million, or 47.6%, to $4.3 million in the 2025 quarter compared to the 2024 quarter[225] Financing and Capital Structure - The company has the authority to issue up to 450,000,000 shares of capital stock, including 395,000,000 shares of common stock and 55,000,000 shares of preferred stock[195] - The company closed on a $580 million refinancing secured by 16 hotels, replacing previous loans with a combined outstanding balance of approximately $438.7 million[253] - The company extended its Morgan Stanley Pool mortgage loan secured by 17 hotels, with a current balance of $409.8 million, to March 2026[256] - The company has a total indebtedness of $2.7 billion, with $2.6 billion being variable-rate debt[285] - A 25-basis point change in interest rates on the variable-rate debt would impact the company's results by approximately $6.5 million per year[285] Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company is focused on acquiring hotel properties that are expected to be accretive to its portfolio and is pursuing capital market activities to enhance long-term stockholder value[187] - The company is committed to pursuing hotel-related investments as suitable situations arise, with no formal commitment to invest in additional assets[248] - The company is exploring strategic acquisitions to bolster its market position, with a goal of increasing its market share by 15%[281] - The company is committed to sustainability initiatives, targeting a 30% reduction in energy consumption across its properties by 2025[281] - The company has invested in new technology to enhance customer experience, aiming for a 20% increase in customer satisfaction ratings[281] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, totaled $85.8 million, with restricted cash of $139.2 million[238] - Net cash flows used in operating activities were $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $46.5 million for the same period in 2024[261] - Net cash flows provided by investing activities were $99.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily from the disposition of the Courtyard Boston[262] - Net cash flows used in financing activities were $70.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, with significant repayments of indebtedness totaling $523.5 million[264] Market Risk and Interest Rate Sensitivity - The analysis of market risk includes sensitivity to changes in interest rates on borrowings under debt instruments[284] - The information presented regarding market risk has limited predictive value due to potential future exposures[286] - Interest rate changes have no impact on the remaining $88.8 million of fixed-rate debt[285] - The company has various interest rate caps in place to limit exposure to interest rate fluctuations[285]

Ashford Hospitality Trust (AHT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Deric Eubanks - CFOStephen Zsigray - CEO & PresidentChristopher Nixon - EVP & Head of Asset ManagementJonathan Jenkins - Equity Research Associate Director Operator Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Ashford Hospitality Trust First Quarter twenty twenty five Results Conference Call. All li ...