Company Raises Full-Year 2025 EPS OutlookGrows Development Pipeline by 5% and System Size by 4%PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2025.  Highlights include: System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year. Awarded 229 development contracts globally, an increase of 40% year-over-year. Development pipeline grew 1% sequentially and 5% year-over-year to a record 255,000 rooms. Ancillary revenues increased 19% ...

Group 1 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts will report its second quarter 2025 results on July 23, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET [1] - A conference call with investors will be hosted by the CEO and CFO on July 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and business outlook [1] - Listeners can access the live webcast through the company's website and a telephone replay will be available for approximately ten days [2] Group 2 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest hotel franchising company, with approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries [3] - The company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, and others, appealing to the economy and midscale segments [3] - Wyndham Rewards loyalty program has over 115 million enrolled members, allowing them to redeem points at various hotels and vacation rentals globally [3]

Core Insights - Over 90% of hotel owners and developers are optimistic about the next five years, with 80% planning to expand their portfolios despite current economic volatility [1] - The importance of brands is highlighted, with 98% of surveyed owners open to exploring new branded offerings, and 55% interested in traditional brands while 45% seek soft brand opportunities [2] - A strong loyalty program is deemed very important or critical by over 80% of hotel owners and developers, with 62% considering it a top five factor when choosing a brand [3] Brand Preferences - Owners and developers prioritize support from industry experts and access to executive leadership when selecting a brand [2] - Interest in expansion spans various segments, with 39% targeting lifestyle and boutique hotels, 36% midscale and upper-midscale, and 35% economy [4] Extended-Stay Opportunities - Extended-stay hotels are viewed as a significant opportunity, with 96% of respondents recognizing their potential for investment [5] - Embracing the unique operating model of extended-stay hotels is critical for success, acknowledged by 59% of surveyed owners and developers [5] Infrastructure and Revenue Strategies - All respondents anticipate an increase in new business over the next five years due to rising infrastructure spending [6] - Cross-sell and upsell opportunities are considered critical or very important for driving revenue by over 80% of hotel owners and developers [7] Technology Investments - Access to best-in-class technology is a top consideration for brand selection, with 20% planning to invest in technology to differentiate their hotels [8] - Nearly two-thirds (61%) of hotel owners are investing in technology to enhance guest experiences, including streaming and digital room keys [9] - Over 90% of hotel owners are leveraging AI, with 70% using it for operations and 60% for guest-facing services [10] Guest Experience Innovations - One-third of hotels are utilizing guest messaging platforms, with another third looking to invest in this technology [11] - Mobile tipping is offered by a third of surveyed hotels, with similar interest in increasing investment in this area [11] Company Resilience and Strategy - Wyndham's select-service hotels have shown resilience, with a 2.6% CAGR in RevPAR from 2000 to 2023, outperforming upscale segments during economic downturns [13] - Wyndham's OwnerFirst™ approach prioritizes hotel owners' needs, with significant investments in technology and new brand launches to capitalize on market trends [14]

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]