Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Ryman Hospitality Properties reported third quarter results that met expectations despite some impact from U.S. tariff announcements and a pause in meeting planner decision-making [3][6] - The company anticipates a comparable same-store group rooms revenue for the fourth quarter and an 8% increase for 2026 compared to 2025 [3] - Major capital projects, particularly at Gaylord Rockies, are yielding returns above expectations, and there is enthusiasm among meeting planners regarding ongoing investments [3] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $592.5 million, a 7.7% increase from $550.0 million in Q3 2024 [4] - Operating income decreased by 16.3% to $88.6 million, with a margin of 15.0% compared to 19.3% in the previous year [4] - Net income fell by 43.8% to $34.0 million, with a net income margin of 5.7% [4] - Adjusted EBITDAre for Q3 2025 was $173.1 million, a slight decrease of 1.0% from $174.8 million in Q3 2024 [4] Hospitality Segment Highlights - Hospitality revenue for Q3 2025 was $500.9 million, up 7.2% from $467.0 million in Q3 2024 [10] - Same-store hospitality revenue showed a slight decline of 0.5% year-over-year [10] - Operating income for the hospitality segment decreased by 15.3% to $87.1 million, with a margin of 17.4% [10] Entertainment Segment Highlights - Entertainment segment revenue increased by 10.5% to $91.6 million in Q3 2025 [30] - Operating income for the entertainment segment decreased by 9.4% to $11.8 million, with a margin of 12.9% [30] - The company is focused on expanding the Grand Ole Opry brand, including an international performance at the Royal Albert Hall [31] Capital Expenditures - The company expects to spend approximately $375 to $425 million on capital expenditures in 2025, with $252 million already spent through September 30, 2025 [33] - Major ongoing projects include renovations at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and the development of a second Category 10 location in Las Vegas [33] Guidance and Outlook - The company has narrowed its full-year 2025 outlook, resulting in slightly lower midpoints for operating income, Adjusted EBITDAre, and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders [6][36] - Construction-related disruptions are expected to impact RevPAR and operating income for the remainder of 2025 [34]