Core Viewpoint - Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting the successful acquisition of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment through effective cost management and capital deployment [3][6]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached $659.5 million, a 7.5% increase from $613.3 million in Q2 2024. For the first half of 2025, total revenue was $1.247 billion, up 9.2% from $1.142 billion in the same period last year [5][6]. - Operating income for Q2 2025 was $139.4 million, down 17.0% from $168.1 million in Q2 2024. For the first half, operating income decreased by 3.4% to $255.5 million from $264.5 million [5][6]. - Net income for Q2 2025 was $75.9 million, a decline of 27.6% compared to $104.7 million in Q2 2024. For the first half, net income decreased by 5.8% to $138.9 million from $147.5 million [5][6]. - Adjusted EBITDAre for Q2 2025 was $211.9 million, down 9.2% from $233.2 million in Q2 2024. For the first half, it increased slightly by 0.8% to $397.4 million from $394.3 million [7][6]. Hospitality Segment Highlights - Hospitality revenue for Q2 2025 was $516.2 million, a slight decrease of 0.6% from $519.1 million in Q2 2024. For the first half, hospitality revenue increased by 3.4% to $1.014 billion from $980.6 million [11][20]. - Same-store hospitality operating income for Q2 2025 was $129.5 million, down 14.7% from $151.9 million in Q2 2024. For the first half, it decreased by 3.1% to $246.3 million from $254.1 million [20][11]. - The same-store hospitality portfolio achieved an occupancy rate of 73.3% in Q2 2025, slightly down from 73.7% in Q2 2024. The average daily rate (ADR) was $258.88, a decrease of 0.7% from $260.76 [11][20]. Acquisition and Strategic Developments - The acquisition of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge was completed on June 10, 2025, enhancing the company's portfolio in a top 10 group meetings market [3][6]. - The company successfully raised approximately $625 million through a private placement of senior unsecured notes to fund the acquisition [6][7]. - Group business for 2026 and beyond remains strong, with favorable competitive supply dynamics expected to benefit the portfolio [3][6].