Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Welcome everyone to the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen only mode and the floor will be open for your questions following the presentation. I would now like to turn the call over to Matt Cappuzzi, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Good morning and thank you for joining u ...

Core Insights - Host Hotels (HST) reported a revenue of $1.59 billion for Q1 2025, marking an 8.4% year-over-year increase and a 3.00% surprise over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $0.64, compared to $0.38 a year ago, resulting in a 14.29% surprise over the consensus EPS estimate of $0.56 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Average Occupancy Percentage was 69.4%, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of 69.1% [4] - Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) was $240.18, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of $221.87 [4] - The number of properties remained at 79, matching the two-analyst average estimate [4] - The total number of rooms was 42,982, consistent with the average estimate from two analysts [4] - Average Room Rate was $345.86, compared to the $321.16 average estimate based on two analysts [4] - Room Revenues reached $938 million, exceeding the estimated $889.80 million by six analysts, representing a 10% year-over-year change [4] - Other Revenues were reported at $153 million, slightly below the $163.76 million average estimate, but reflecting a 5.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Food and Beverage Revenues totaled $503 million, surpassing the six-analyst average estimate of $499.76 million, with a year-over-year change of 6.3% [4] - Diluted Earnings per Share was $0.35, exceeding the five-analyst average estimate of $0.28 [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Host Hotels have returned -2.8% over the past month, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Wyndham Hotels (WH) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.86 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.78 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.88%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this hotel and resort chain would post earnings of $1 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.04, delivering a surprise of 4%.Over the last four quarters, the comp ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong quarter with notable financial results, including a $200 million EBITDA enhancement plan in motion, with expectations to implement over $150 million in 2025 [10][23] - BetMGM reported a 34% increase in net revenue from operations and an EBITDA of $22 million, representing an improvement of over $150 million from the prior year [14][20] - The company repurchased nearly 15 million shares for about $494 million in the first quarter, with an additional 8 million shares repurchased in the second quarter to date for $215 million [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MGM China maintained a mid-teen market share, ending the quarter at 15.7%, with a dividend payout policy increased to 50% of distributable profits [13][20] - The regional properties experienced a modest decline in revenue due to inclement weather, but ended the quarter strong with record slot wins in March [12][19] - MGM Digital made progress with the launch in Brazil, showing early traction with healthy retention rates [14][21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Las Vegas operations showed resilience with record hotel occupancy and strong demand, particularly from the Marriott partnership, which booked over 440,000 room nights in April [11][29] - Airline capacity at Harry Reid Airport remains at record levels, with domestic flight capacity up 2% from April to June [11] - Macau's market share remained stable, with strong operational efficiency and a focus on maximizing asset utilization [19][78] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging its luxury offerings and regional operations to drive growth, with significant investments in digital businesses and future projects in Japan and New York [25][16] - The partnership with Marriott is expected to enhance customer acquisition and drive omnichannel opportunities, particularly with BetMGM [9][29] - The company is committed to continuous improvement and cost management, with a focus on enhancing EBITDA through revenue actions and cost savings [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of Las Vegas and the company's ability to adapt to varying economic conditions [10][25] - The operating environment is expected to remain stable, with key metrics in line with expectations, and April projected to be a record month for hotel operations [12][28] - The company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities, particularly in Japan and the digital space, while maintaining a solid balance sheet [16][25] Other Important Information - The company has a strong liquidity position, with a new revolving credit facility providing $3 billion of liquidity [20] - The company is actively managing labor costs and has seen a reduction in full-time employees across regions [37][38] - The company is focused on maximizing marketing efficiency and customer engagement through digital channels [67] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you unpack the April performance in Las Vegas regarding major KPIs? - Management noted that April is shaping up to be a record month, with strong hotel occupancy and group performance, aided by the Marriott partnership [28][29] Question: How is the company compensating for the soft inbound from Canada? - Management indicated that the higher-end business is not significantly impacted, with strong performance from Marriott blocks and casino operations [32][34] Question: Are payroll and labor increases related to the $150 million cost management initiative? - Management confirmed that the labor cost management efforts are ongoing and reflected in the current payroll increases [37] Question: What is the status of the Japan project and its budget? - The equity commitment for the Japan project is approximately $428 billion yen, with contributions expected over the next four years [55] Question: How does the company view share repurchases in light of increasing CapEx? - Management indicated a potential decrease in share repurchases as CapEx ramps up, but remains open to leveraging for strategic opportunities [72][73] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on the development pipeline? - Management stated that the impact of tariffs on the development pipeline is expected to be minimal, with most purchases already completed [82] Question: How is the company managing the impact of tariffs on operational costs? - Management noted that they have alternatives for consumables subject to tariffs and do not foresee significant impacts on development ambitions [82] Question: What are the next steps for the Dubai hotel project? - Management is awaiting decisions from local authorities regarding gaming opportunities while progressing with the hotel construction [88]

Investor Presentation April 30, 2025 Wyndham Grand Phnom Penh Capital Phnom Penh, Cambodia Opened March 2025 Introduction to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Largest hotel franchisor worldwide(a) Leading brands in the resilient select-service segment Asset-light business model generating significant free cash flow Primarily leisure-focused, "drive to" portfolio of hotels ~9,300 Hotels ~907,000 Current Rooms ~254,000 Rooms in the Pipeline 95+ Countries 25 Brands 115M+ Loyalty Members ~90% Drive to Destinations ~70% ...

Core Insights - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, achieving record openings and a robust development pipeline despite macroeconomic uncertainties [1][2][3] - The company’s asset-light, franchise-only business model has shown resilience during economic downturns, positioning it for long-term shareholder value [1] System Size and Development - As of March 31, 2025, Wyndham's global system comprised 907,200 rooms, reflecting a 4% year-over-year growth [2] - The U.S. system grew to 502,600 rooms, a 1% increase, while international rooms reached 404,600, a 7% increase [2][31] - The development pipeline included approximately 2,140 hotels and 254,000 rooms, marking a 5% year-over-year increase [3][6] Revenue Performance - Global RevPAR increased by 2% in constant currency, with U.S. RevPAR at $42.37 (up 2%) and international RevPAR at $28.73 (up 3%) [3][5] - Fee-related and other revenues grew by 4% year-over-year to $316 million, driven by higher royalties and franchise fees [15][25] Financial Results - Net income for the first quarter was $61 million, compared to $16 million in the prior year, with adjusted net income increasing by 5% to $67 million [15][25] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 3% year-over-year to $145 million, reflecting higher fee-related revenues and margin expansion [15][25] - Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.78 from $0.19 in the prior year, with adjusted diluted EPS growing 10% to $0.86 [15][25] Shareholder Returns - The company returned $109 million to shareholders through share repurchases of $76 million and quarterly cash dividends of $0.41 per share [13][15] - During the first quarter, approximately 797,000 shares were repurchased [13] Outlook for 2025 - The company refined its full-year outlook, anticipating a softer RevPAR environment, with global RevPAR growth projected between -2% and 1% [14][39] - The net room growth outlook remains at 3.6% to 4.6% for the full year [16][39]

Group 1 - Civeo reported a quarterly loss of $0.72 per share, which was better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.78, but worse than a loss of $0.26 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of 7.69% [1] - The company posted revenues of $144.04 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.91%, and down from $166.12 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Civeo shares have declined approximately 11.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 5.5% for the S&P 500 [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for Civeo is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter at $0.24 on revenues of $166.34 million, and for the current fiscal year at -$0.25 on revenues of $652.81 million [7] - The Hotels and Motels industry, to which Civeo belongs, is currently ranked in the top 33% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8]

Core Insights - Marriott International has surpassed its volunteerism goal of 15 million hours served globally, achieving this milestone one year ahead of schedule, with a total of 15.6 million volunteer hours completed from 2016 to the end of 2024 [1][3] Group 1: Volunteerism and Community Engagement - The company emphasizes its commitment to community service through its sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360, which focuses on four priority areas: Nurture Our World, Sustain Responsible Operations, Empower through Opportunity, and Welcome All and Advance Human Rights [3][7] - Marriott associates have actively participated in disaster relief efforts, contributing over 1,700 hours of disaster relief work following Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, and over 15,000 volunteer hours for wildfire relief in Maui, Hawaii in 2023 [4] - The "Check Out for Children" program has supported UNICEF since 1995, benefiting over 4.5 million children worldwide through donations from participating hotels [5] Group 2: Regional Initiatives - In the Asia Pacific region, Marriott hotels have rescued over 440,000 lbs. of surplus food, resulting in over 800,000 meals donated to communities in need [6] - In the Caribbean and Latin America, properties have engaged in sea turtle nesting and release programs, supporting the release of over 445,000 sea turtles since 2018 [6] - In the U.S. and Canada, local hotels have raised over $46 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals from 2016 through the end of 2024, with associates contributing nearly 25,000 volunteer hours in 2024 alone [6]

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Core Insights - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.72, exceeding the street view of $1.61 [1] - Quarterly sales reached $2.69 billion, which fell short of the analyst consensus estimate of $2.72 billion [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $795 million, an increase from $750 million a year ago, with an expanded adjusted EBITDA margin of 73.7% compared to 70.4% in the previous year [1] Financial Performance - System-wide comparable RevPAR increased by 2.5% on a currency-neutral basis for the first quarter compared to the same period in 2024 [2] - Quarterly net income margin improved to 11.1% from 10.4% [2] - The company opened 186 hotels, adding a total of 20,100 rooms, resulting in 14,000 net room additions during the first quarter of 2025 [2] Strategic Developments - The company expanded its pipeline of lifestyle properties, introducing the Tempo by Hilton brand in the U.K., marking its first hotel outside the U.S., along with new hotels in Greece and Utah [3] - As of March 31, the company had $11.2 billion in outstanding debt, excluding deferred financing costs and discounts [3] Cash Management - Total cash and equivalents amounted to $807 million as of March 31, 2025, which included $76 million of restricted cash [4] - The firm repurchased 3.7 million shares of common stock during the first quarter, leading to a total capital return of $927 million for the quarter and $1,157 million year-to-date through April [4] - The board of directors authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share to be paid on June 27 [4] Future Outlook - Hilton raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $7.76–$7.94, up from the previous range of $7.71–$7.82, which compares favorably to the $7.93 analyst estimate [5] - For the second quarter, the company expects adjusted EPS between $1.97 and $2.02, which is below the $2.11 estimate [5] - HLT shares were trading lower by 1.30% to $224.27 at the last check on Tuesday [5]