Xenia Hotels & Resorts(XHR) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $55.2 million and adjusted EBITDAre of $79.5 million, reflecting a 9.6% increase compared to the same quarter last year [6][24] - Same property hotel EBITDA reached $84 million, a 22.2% increase, with hotel EBITDA margin improving by 269 basis points [6][19] - Adjusted FFO per share was $0.57, marking a 9.6% increase year-over-year [6][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same property RevPAR increased by 4% for the 30 hotel portfolio, driven by a 140 basis point increase in occupancy and a 2% increase in average daily rate [5][15] - Group room revenues increased by 15.6% compared to the same period last year, with food and beverage revenue growth of 12.7% [7][18] - Excluding Grand Hyatt Scottsdale, second quarter hotel EBITDA increased by 11.5% [6][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced outsized RevPAR growth in markets such as Pittsburgh, Orlando, and California [8][9] - July RevPAR growth was slightly negative compared to the same period last year, with a 3% increase when excluding Houston hotels [12][82] - Group room revenue pace for the second half of the year is up 16%, indicating strong demand [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to spend between $75 million and $85 million on property improvements during the year, a reduction from earlier projections [10][21] - The focus remains on luxury and upper upscale hotels, which are less dependent on international and government demand [13][35] - The company is optimistic about future growth prospects and aims to drive shareholder value through superior capital allocation decisions [13][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that group business continues to be a bright spot, with expectations for strong performance in the fourth quarter [11][33] - The company anticipates muted revenue growth in the third quarter but expects a stronger fourth quarter driven by group demand [12][29] - Management expressed confidence in the portfolio's ability to outperform in the coming quarters, despite some softness in leisure demand [11][97] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of Fairmont Dallas for $111 million, generating an unlevered IRR of 11.3% [10] - The company has repurchased $71.5 million of stock year-to-date, equating to 5.6% of outstanding shares [27][28] - The company has a long-term leverage target in the low three to low four times range, with a current leverage ratio of approximately five times trailing twelve-month net debt to EBITDA [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on stock buybacks - Management views buybacks as a good tool for driving shareholder value and has been active in repurchasing shares [41][42] Question: Clarification on mixed outlooks - Management noted that their portfolio is not heavily dependent on large citywide conventions, which has affected performance compared to peers [44][45] Question: Expectations for out-of-room spending - Management indicated that out-of-room spending was strong in Q2 but may be muted in Q3, with potential for recovery in Q4 [52][54] Question: Changes in consumer behavior and booking windows - Management observed a slight weakening in leisure demand but expects a pickup in bookings as summer ends [81][82] Question: Transaction market outlook - Management remains focused on internal growth opportunities and does not see external growth as a significant driver in the short term [85][86]