Xenia Hotels & Resorts(XHR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $15.6 million, adjusted EBITDAre of $72.9 million, and adjusted FFO per share of $0.51, reflecting nearly 12% growth in adjusted EBITDAre and nearly 16% growth in adjusted FFO per share compared to Q1 2024 [6][14][32] - RevPAR grew by 6.3% year-over-year, with same property RevPAR for the 31 hotel portfolio at $188.73, occupancy increasing by 80 basis points, and ADR increasing by 3.6% [6][19][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Grand Hyatt Scottsdale's RevPAR grew approximately 60% in Q1 2025 compared to the same quarter last year, driven by a transformative renovation and strong group production [10][23] - Group room nights were up 6.6% with ADR up 4.1%, and business from the largest corporate accounts grew approximately 15% compared to Q1 2024 [21][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hotels in Washington DC and New Orleans benefited from significant events, contributing to RevPAR growth, while the Houston market was softer due to winter storms [8][20] - The company’s same property portfolio grew RevPAR by approximately 3.4% in April 2025 compared to the previous year, despite the negative impact of Easter timing [14][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed two significant transactions, acquiring land in Santa Clara for $25 million and selling Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, reflecting prudent capital allocation [11][12] - The company plans to reduce capital expenditures to between $75 million and $85 million for the year, a reduction of $25 million compared to previous guidance, in response to macroeconomic uncertainties [16][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting that all hotels are in luxury and upper upscale segments, which may be more resilient [17][39] - The company expects RevPAR growth to be driven more by occupancy than rate this year, with strong non-rooms revenue growth anticipated [33][39] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend by 17% and repurchased 2.7% of its outstanding shares during Q1 2025 [18][31] - The balance sheet remains strong, with a leverage ratio of 5.4 times trailing twelve months net debt to EBITDA, and no significant debt maturities until late 2028 [30][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Have group booking trends evolved in response to the current uncertainty? - Management noted that group booking activity remains healthy with no uptick in cancellations or attrition, indicating a positive outlook for group production [42][43] Question: Have you seen any meaningful impact from lower international inbound travel? - Management indicated limited impact from lower international visitation, as the portfolio is not heavily dependent on international travel [44][45] Question: Can you provide background on the Santa Clara acquisition process? - The acquisition was a unique opportunity from the city of Santa Clara, aimed at eliminating future rent escalation risks and increasing asset value [49][50][52] Question: What is the plan for deferred CapEx projects? - Management stated that they will continually evaluate deferred projects and may consider executing them in 2026, depending on macroeconomic conditions and tariff impacts [54][73] Question: What trends are seen in leisure business? - Management observed varied performance in leisure business across properties, with a slight decline expected in RevPAR at leisure assets overall [61][65]