Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported a GOP margin of 40.2% and a hotel EBITDA margin of 33.2%, with GOP margins only down 30 basis points despite a 1.8% decline in RevPAR [28][23] - The company generated adjusted EBITDA of $20.2 million and adjusted FFO of $0.21 per share for Q4 2025 [28][30] - The overall GOP margin decline for the year was limited to 40 basis points, with labor and benefits costs increasing only 1.2% on a per occupied room basis [24][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sold four older, lower RevPAR hotels for a total of $71.4 million, which helped reduce net debt by $70 million and leverage ratio to 20% [8][29] - RevPAR for the company's predominantly leisure hotels grew by 50 basis points in the quarter, while RevPAR for Silicon Valley hotels grew only 1% [16][13] - The top five RevPAR hotels in Q4 included Residence Inn in White Plains at $200 and Residence Inn in Fort Lauderdale at $186 [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Silicon Valley, RevPAR was up 1% for 2026, with a strong demand from major companies like Google and Apple [13][15] - San Diego's RevPAR declined by 8% due to a retraction from a strong convention calendar in 2024 [17] - Los Angeles saw a 4% increase in RevPAR, benefiting from fire-related business, while the D.C. area hotels are expected to have easier comps in 2026 [18][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue repurchasing shares and has already repurchased approximately 1.8 million shares under a $25 million plan [6][10] - The company aims to invest in markets benefiting from increased business investments, particularly in the Central and Southeastern U.S. [12] - A new hotel development in Portland, Maine, is expected to commence soon, with an opening planned before summer 2028 [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in long-term industry growth, citing a favorable supply-demand equation and healthy GDP growth [9][10] - Wage pressures are expected to moderate, with a projected increase of only 2% for the second half of 2025 [5][10] - The company anticipates a conservative outlook for RevPAR in 2026, with expectations of low single-digit declines in Q1 followed by growth in subsequent quarters [30][32] Other Important Information - The company completed the largest financing in its history, totaling $500 million, while reducing overall borrowing costs [8] - The company ranked 29th out of 95 listed companies in the GRESB Sustainability Benchmark [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there plans for further asset sales in 2026? - Management indicated there may be one or two more opportunistic sales, following the six hotels sold in the last 18 months [35] Question: What are the expectations for acquisitions and leverage? - Management is comfortable with historical leverage levels and sees sellers becoming more realistic about pricing, which may lead to potential acquisitions [36][37] Question: What expense pressures are expected in 2026? - Management noted potential utility pressures early in 2026 but indicated that overall operating expenses are stable [39] Question: How much room is left for productivity improvements? - Management stated that headcount is down 13% year-over-year, and they will continue to focus on controlling wages and headcount [43][44] Question: What is the impact of the World Cup on business? - Management is cautiously optimistic about the World Cup's impact but remains conservative in expectations due to uncertainties in demand [48][50] Question: What is the expected RevPAR cadence for 2026? - Management expects low single-digit declines in Q1, followed by growth in the last three quarters of the year, aided by easier comps [55][56]

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 10:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAri Klein - Director of Equity ResearchChris Daly - PresidentDennis M. Craven - EVP and COOJeffrey H. Fisher - Chairman, President, and CEOJeremy Wegner - SVP and CFOConference Call ParticipantsGaurav Mehta - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystTyler Batory - Executive Director and Senior AnalystOperatorGood morning, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Chatham Lodging Trust Fourth Quart ...

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Core Insights - Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) reported fourth-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of 51 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents, marking a 13.3% increase from the prior-year quarter [1] - Total revenues reached $1.60 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.54 billion, and reflecting a year-over-year growth of 12.3% [1] Financial Performance - Comparable hotel RevPAR was $227.14 in the fourth quarter, up 4.6% from the previous year, driven by increased room rates and strong transient leisure demand [4] - Comparable hotel EBITDA was $411 million, a 4.1% increase year-over-year, although the EBITDA margin decreased by 30 basis points to 28% due to one-time benefits recognized in 2024 [4] - The average room rate rose to $339.44 from $323.78 in the prior year, while the comparable average occupancy percentage was 66.9%, down 20 basis points from the previous year [5] Business Segments - Room nights for contract and transient business increased by 8.7% and 0.2% year-over-year, while group business declined by 2.5% [6] - The transient, group, and contract businesses accounted for approximately 61%, 34%, and 5% of 2025 room sales, respectively [6] Portfolio Activity - In February 2026, Host Hotels sold the 444-room Four Seasons Resort Orlando and the 125-room Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole for a total of $1.1 billion [7] - The company also sold The St. Regis Houston for $51 million in January 2026 [7] Balance Sheet Position - Host Hotels ended the fourth quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $768 million, an increase from $539 million as of September 30, 2025 [8] - Total liquidity amounted to $2.4 billion, including $167 million in FF&E escrow reserves and $1.5 billion available under the revolver portion of the credit facility [10] Capital Expenditure - For 2025, capital expenditure totaled $644 million, with $282 million allocated to total return on investment projects, $287 million for renewal and replacement, and $75 million for property damage reconstruction [11] 2026 Outlook - HST projects full-year AFFO per share to be in the range of $2.03-$2.11, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $2.05 [12] - Expected comparable hotel RevPAR is projected between $382-$388 million, and adjusted EBITDAre is estimated to be between $1.74 billion and $1.80 billion [12] - Total capital expenditure for 2026 is anticipated to be in the range of $525-$625 million [12]

Core Insights - Marriott International's shares have declined approximately 8% following management's indication that fourth-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR) is expected to be at the low end of guidance, reflecting a softer U.S. market backdrop as 2025 approaches [1] - The company has experienced slower RevPAR growth, with global RevPAR barely positive at 0.5% year-over-year in Q3 2025, while U.S. and Canada RevPAR decreased by 0.4%, contrasting with modest growth in international markets [2][4] - Despite the challenges in the U.S. market, Marriott maintains a healthy development pipeline and strong cash generation, prompting investors to consider whether this represents a buying opportunity or a reason to avoid the stock [3][7] U.S. Market Performance - Management's comments at the Barclays conference align with a trend of declining performance in the U.S. market, particularly in lower-priced chains, attributed to reduced government travel demand [5][6] - In Q3, global luxury RevPAR increased by 4%, indicating strength in the luxury segment, while overall RevPAR growth has slowed significantly from previous quarters [4][5] - The company expects fourth-quarter global RevPAR growth to be at the low end of its guidance of 1% to 2%, primarily due to a 20 basis point year-over-year decline in U.S. RevPAR for October, with the government shutdown cited as a contributing factor [8]

Core Insights - Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) reported third-quarter adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share of 35 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents, but down 2.8% year-over-year [1][9] - The company generated total revenues of $1.33 billion, meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with a slight year-over-year increase driven by comparable hotel RevPAR growth [2][9] - HST raised its outlook for 2025 AFFO per share to $2.03 from the previous midpoint of $2, with expectations for comparable hotel RevPAR at $227 million and adjusted EBITDAre estimated at $1.73 billion [11] Financial Performance - Comparable hotel RevPAR was $208.07, showing a marginal increase from the prior year, primarily due to higher room rates and strong transient leisure demand [3] - Comparable hotel EBITDA was $309.4 million, down 1% year-over-year, with a margin decrease of 50 basis points to 23.9% due to rising wages and benefit expenses [4] - The average room rate increased to $299.07 from $290.27 in the previous year, while the average occupancy rate was 69.6%, down 190 basis points year-over-year [4] Business Segments - Room nights for the contract business increased by 11.6% year-over-year, while transient and group businesses saw declines of 1.2% and 7.8%, respectively [5] - The transient, group, and contract businesses accounted for approximately 60%, 36%, and 4% of total room sales in 2024 [5] Capital Expenditure and Investments - Host Hotels' capital expenditure for the year-to-date through September 30, 2025, totaled $454 million, with allocations for return on investment projects, renewal and replacement expenditures, and property damage reconstruction [10] - The company agreed with Marriott International on a second transformational capital program for four properties, with total expenditures expected between $300 million and $350 million through 2029 [6] Balance Sheet and Credit Rating - As of September 30, 2025, Host Hotels had cash and cash equivalents of $539 million, up from $490 million at the end of June 2025, with total liquidity of $2.2 billion [7] - Moody's upgraded the company's credit rating to Baa2 with a stable outlook during the third quarter of 2025 [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global RevPAR grew by 0.1% in Q3 2025, consistent with Q2 performance, driven by strong trading in EMEA-A and improvement in Greater China [4] - Year-to-date global RevPAR increased by 1.4% [20] - In the Americas, RevPAR decreased by 0.9% in Q3, with the U.S. down 1.6% due to slower trading conditions [4][5] - EMEA-A saw RevPAR growth of 2.8% in Q3, with year-to-date growth at 3.8% [5] - Greater China experienced a 1.8% decline in RevPAR in Q3, an improvement from previous quarters [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rooms revenue for business days increased by 4% globally, while leisure and groups saw declines of 2% and 4% respectively [7] - System growth included the opening of 14,500 rooms across 99 hotels globally in Q3, marking a 17% year-on-year increase [8] - The Americas' gross system growth was 3.6% year-on-year, with 2,700 rooms opened in Q3 [9] - EMEA-A region achieved gross system growth of 10.4% year-on-year, with 4,200 rooms opened in Q3 [10] - Greater China reported gross system growth of 12.8% year-on-year, with 7,600 rooms opened in Q3 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In EMEA-A, RevPAR growth varied by market, with the U.K. up 2.8% and the Middle East up 9.5% [6] - Greater China showed strong growth in Tier one cities, while Tier two to four cities faced declines [7] - The U.S. market continues to experience challenges with government travel down 20% compared to the previous year [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to launch a new collection brand focused on the premium segment, initially targeting the EMEA-A region [17][18] - The new brand aims to expand the company's offerings and attract more owners to its enterprise platform [17] - The company is optimistic about long-term demand drivers, despite short-term challenges in the U.S. market [16][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the return to growth in the U.S. as economic uncertainty subsides [5] - The company remains on track to meet full-year profit and earnings expectations, with consensus for operating profits at $1.259 billion, implying 12% growth [14][15] - Management highlighted strong fundamentals in the U.S. economy, including low unemployment and resilient consumer spending [30][32] Other Important Information - The company is 78% through its $900 million share buyback program, reducing share count by 3.9% [12] - IHG plans to change the currency of its ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange from British pounds to U.S. dollars starting January 2026 [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Net system growth for 2026 and RevPAR outlook - Management is comfortable with consensus expectations for net system growth at around 4% for 2026, supported by strong signings and conversions [24][26] - RevPAR is expected to remain flat in Q4, with management confident in achieving growth in 2026 based on economic fundamentals [28][30] Question: New brand launch and U.S. demand weakness - The new brand launch is focused on the EMEA region due to a larger addressable market of independent hotels [39] - Weakness in U.S. leisure demand is attributed to several factors, including lower international inbound travel and temporary market conditions [44][45] Question: Ruby brand performance and churn rates - Ruby is performing well with five signings and 20 open hotels, with plans for further expansion in the U.S. [59] - Management aims to reduce churn rates to 1.5% over time, with no immediate need for brand refreshes [63] Question: U.S. occupancy and industry dynamics - Management noted that improved revenue management strategies have led to higher rates, leaving room for occupancy growth [71] - The company is optimistic about returning to pre-COVID occupancy levels, despite current challenges in the U.S. market [73]

Core Insights - U.S. RevPAR has declined for the week ending 20 September, falling by 1.4%, primarily driven by a drop in occupancy rates [1][2][4] - The decline in occupancy has persisted for 118 days since May, with average daily rate (ADR) also experiencing a slight decrease of 0.3% [2][4][34] - The Top 25 Markets contributed significantly to the overall RevPAR decrease, with a collective drop of 2.8% [7][8] U.S. Market Performance - RevPAR has fallen year-over-year in 16 of the 20 days processed for September, with occupancy being the main factor [4][34] - Houston and New Orleans were notable contributors to the decline in the Top 25 Markets, with New Orleans experiencing a weekend drop of 41.5% [7][8] - Weekend RevPAR in the Top 25 Markets has decreased for four consecutive weeks, with the latest drop being the largest [9] Global Market Trends - Global RevPAR, excluding the U.S., increased by 5.6%, driven mainly by occupancy growth [25][27] - China was a significant factor in the slowdown of global ADR growth, with a 13.1% increase in RevPAR despite lower ADR growth [27] - Germany and France reported strong RevPAR growth due to events, with Germany's RevPAR increasing by 52.3% in Munich [29][30] Future Outlook - The short-term outlook for U.S. RevPAR appears unfavorable, with expectations of continued challenges due to upcoming Jewish observances and difficult comparisons to last year's Hurricane Helene [34] - September's month-to-date RevPAR shows a 0.8% gain, but is expected to end negatively on a day-matched basis, down 1.3% [34]

Core Insights - American Assets Trust (AAT) reported a flat Funds from Operations (FFO) per diluted share of $0.52 for Q2 2025, with a slight decline in FFO when excluding lease termination fees [26][31][32] - The company is experiencing mixed performance across its portfolio, with same-store cash Net Operating Income (NOI) approximately flat year-over-year, while specific segments like multifamily and mixed-use are facing declines [5][28][31] Financial Performance - Same-store multifamily portfolio's NOI declined by 3.9%, attributed to lower rental income at Hasselhoe on Eighth and higher operating expenses at Pacific Ridge [5][28] - Same-store mixed-use portfolio's NOI decreased by approximately 5%, primarily due to lower than anticipated Average Daily Rate (ADR) at Embassy Suites Waikiki [5][28] - Retail segment cash NOI grew by 4.5%, with the portfolio ending the quarter 98% leased and executing over 220,000 square feet in new or renewal leases [9][16] Leasing Activity - The office portfolio ended the quarter 82% leased, with same-store office at 87% leased, completing 102,000 square feet of leasing [9][12] - Increased demand from technology and AI tenants is driving the leasing pipeline, particularly in the San Francisco office market [7][10] - The company has a pipeline of potential incremental FFO of $0.30 per share, mainly related to leasing up vacant office space [7][31] Market Conditions - The hotel segment is facing challenges due to lower paid occupancy and RevPAR amid ongoing softness in domestic leisure demand and heightened rate competition in Waikiki [5][22] - Liquidity remains strong with total available liquidity of $544 million, consisting of $144 million in cash and $400 million in revolver availability [30] - The company is holding surplus cash for opportunistic deployment, favoring acquisitions in multifamily or retail segments over office investments [7][31] Guidance and Outlook - Full-year 2025 FFO guidance has been increased to a range of $1.89 to $2.01 per share, with a midpoint of $1.95, reflecting steady momentum across core sectors [31][32] - The guidance assumes stable conditions, with potential upside depending on rent collections, multifamily performance, and tourism recovery in Hawaii [31][32][33] - Management remains optimistic about the long-term strength of the portfolio despite current market challenges [25][33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a consolidated revenue increase of 11% year over year, with adjusted EBITDAre rising by 15% and AFFO per fully diluted share increasing by 28% [15][25]. - Hospitality segment achieved record first quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDAre, driven by RevPAR and total RevPAR growth of 109% year over year [15][16]. - ADR reached a first quarter record of $264, up nearly 6% compared to the previous year [16]. Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hospitality segment's revenue and adjusted EBITDAre were driven by strong growth in both group and transient segments, with outside room spending from group customers slightly better than anticipated [17][19]. - The Entertainment segment generated a revenue growth of 34% year over year, with adjusted EBITDAre increasing by 35% [16]. Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross group room nights booked for future years increased by 10% year over year, with significant strength in bookings for 2026 and 2027, which were up 133% and 135% respectively [21]. - The company noted a decline in consumer confidence but highlighted that the consumer segments served continued to show strength in the first quarter [17]. Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on long-term value creation while managing short-term dynamics, with a proactive approach to margin management and operational efficiencies [11][24]. - The acquisition of Southern Entertainment is seen as an opportunity to expand the live entertainment segment and enhance brand synergy across venues [53][56]. Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding the near-term outlook due to economic uncertainties, particularly related to government business and group demand [6][11]. - The company has slightly modified its guidance for hospitality RevPAR and total RevPAR, reflecting expectations of weaker group business volumes compared to previous assumptions [25][27]. Other Important Information - The company ended the first quarter with $414 million in unrestricted cash and a total available liquidity of approximately $1.2 billion [30]. - Capital expenditures expectations for 2025 have been lowered to a range of $350 million to $450 million, based on updated construction timelines [31]. Q&A Session Summary Question: How short-term is the hesitancy being seen in bookings? - Management noted that while there is uncertainty, recent April production numbers showed a marked improvement in lead volumes for in-the-year bookings, indicating a potential recovery [38][39]. Question: What allows the company to maintain EBITDA guidance despite lower RevPAR? - The company has implemented profit improvement plans early in the year, which have helped safeguard margins and maintain guidance [46][48]. Question: Can you elaborate on the strategy behind the acquisition of Southern Entertainment? - The acquisition is aimed at increasing the opportunity set for live venues and enhancing the overall brand experience across different events [53][56]. Question: What is the government exposure across the portfolio? - The company indicated that government business is not a significant portion of its overall bookings, and stress testing showed resilience even if all government business were to cancel [92][93]. Question: How does the company plan to handle cancellations and rebooking? - Management plans to be more aggressive in collecting cancellation fees compared to previous crises, while still working with customers to find mutually beneficial solutions [100][101].