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Braemar Hotels & Resorts(BHR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-27 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $46 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, and an AFFO per diluted share of -$0.02 [13] - For the full year 2025, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $72.7 million, or $1.07 per diluted share, with an AFFO per diluted share of $0.28 [13] - Adjusted EBITDAre for Q4 was $28.8 million, while for the full year it was $147 million [13] - Total assets at quarter end were $1.9 billion, with $1.1 billion in loans and a blended average interest rate of 6.7% [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable total revenue growth for Q4 was 1.8%, while full-year growth was 2.8% [7][8] - Comparable Hotel EBITDA for Q4 increased by 6%, and for the full year, it grew by 3.1% [8][20] - The resort portfolio reported a comparable RevPAR of $536, a 4.1% increase over the prior year, and comparable Hotel EBITDA of $32.5 million, a 6% increase [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable hotel RevPAR was flat for Q4, but ADR improved by 5.4% compared to the prior year [19] - Excluding properties under renovation, RevPAR increased by 4.6% and Total RevPAR increased by 6.3% for Q4 [19] - Group room revenue for the full year increased by 7.1%, with Q4 group room revenue up 0.4% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has initiated a sale process and engaged financial advisors to explore options for creating shareholder value [6] - Renovations and strategic repositioning of properties, such as the conversion of Cameo Beverly Hills to Hilton's LXR brand, reflect the company's commitment to enhancing guest experiences [12][27] - The company plans to continue redeeming non-traded preferred stock to deleverage its platform and improve cash flow per share [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustaining operating momentum and delivering strong results despite a challenging hospitality environment [20][28] - The company anticipates continued benefits from recent renovations and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing profitability [27][28] - Management highlighted the resilience of the diversified portfolio and the effectiveness of targeted sales strategies in capturing group demand [22][23] Other Important Information - The company sold the Clancy hotel in San Francisco for $115 million, which allowed for a significant debt paydown of approximately $65 million [11] - Capital expenditures in 2025 totaled approximately $78 million, with an anticipated spending of $25 million to $35 million in 2026 [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the company's sale process? - Management indicated that there is no definitive timetable for the sale process and that it is exploring all options to create shareholder value [6] Question: How are renovations impacting performance? - Renovation activities have significantly impacted portfolio results, with hotels not under renovation showing better RevPAR growth [7][10] Question: What are the expectations for group revenue? - Group room revenue has shown strong growth, particularly at standout properties like the Four Seasons Scottsdale, which achieved significant increases in both revenue and ADR [21][22]