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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 11 raised, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Comparable RevPAR rose 4.4%: Comparable hotel RevPAR reached $244.11, up 4.4%, driven mainly by room rates. Comparable Total RevPAR rose 4.6% to $418.20 on transient demand and out-of-room spending. Source
  • Per-share FFO measures rose: NAREIT FFO per diluted share was $0.66, up 4.8%, and Adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.67, up 4.7%, both against the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Comparable EBITDA margin up 70bps: Comparable hotel EBITDA margin rose 70 basis points to 32.7%. Comparable hotel EBITDA was $505 million, up 7.0%. Source
  • April RevPAR also grew: Comparable hotel RevPAR for April grew approximately 4.4% over April 2025, which management said is the same trend the guidance contemplates. Source
  • RevPAR guidance raised: Management said it is raising full-year comparable RevPAR and Total RevPAR guidance, citing affluent consumers' continued spending on travel and steady group demand. Source
  • Special dividend of $0.72: The $0.92 second-quarter dividend includes a $0.72 special dividend, which the company describes as distributing a taxable gain from the Four Seasons sales. Source

“Our first quarter results exceeded expectations with comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 4.4% over the first quarter of 2025 as strong leisure demand continued to drive higher room rates coupled with solid group demand.”

James F. Risoleo, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Comparable hotel Total RevPAR growth Sourcefull year 20263.5% to 5.0%Raised from 2.5% to 4.0%
Comparable hotel RevPAR growth Sourcefull year 20263.0% to 4.5%Raised from 2.0% to 3.5%
Total revenues under GAAP Sourcefull year 2026$6,097 to $6,184 millionRaised from $6,030 to $6,120 million
Operating profit margin under GAAP Sourcefull year 202614.4% to 15.1%Raised from 13.9% to 14.6%
Comparable hotel EBITDA margin Sourcefull year 202629.4% to 29.7%Raised from 29.0% to 29.4%
Net income Sourcefull year 2026$908 to $955 millionRaised from $836 to $891 million
Adjusted EBITDA re Sourcefull year 2026$1,785 to $1,835 millionRaised from $1,740 to $1,800 million
Diluted earnings per common share Sourcefull year 2026$1.30 to $1.37Raised from $1.19 to $1.27
NAREIT FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$2.06 to $2.12Raised from $1.99 to $2.07
Adjusted FFO per diluted share Sourcefull year 2026$2.10 to $2.16Raised from $2.03 to $2.11
Capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$545 million to $655 millionRaised from $525 million to $625 million
Operating guarantees under transformational programs Sourcefull year 2026$19 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year comparable hotel RevPAR growth guidance range was raised to 3.0% to 4.5% from 2.0% to 3.5%, and Total RevPAR growth to 3.5% to 5.0% from 2.5% to 4.0%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year net income, Adjusted EBITDA re, diluted EPS, NAREIT FFO and Adjusted FFO per share ranges all moved higher at the midpoint. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year capital expenditure forecast was moved up to $545 million to $655 million from $525 million to $625 million. Source
  • New: Board authorized a special dividend of $0.72 per share alongside the $0.20 regular dividend for the second quarter. Source
  • New: Share repurchases resumed in the first quarter, after the prior quarter reported no common share repurchases. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Comparable RevPAR rose 4.4%: Comparable hotel RevPAR reached $244.11, up 4.4%, driven mainly by room rates. Comparable Total RevPAR rose 4.6% to $418.20 on transient demand and out-of-room spending. Source
  • Net income rose 99.6%: GAAP net income was $501 million against $251 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS was $0.72 against $0.35. Management attributed the increase mainly to a gain on asset sales. Source
  • Per-share FFO measures rose: NAREIT FFO per diluted share was $0.66, up 4.8%, and Adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.67, up 4.7%, both against the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA re up 5.6%: Adjusted EBITDA re was $543 million, up 5.6%. Management said results benefited from improved operations and comparable hotel EBITDA margins, and four condominium units added $4 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Florida and San Francisco led: Management cited strong performances in San Francisco around the Super Bowl and in each Florida market. San Francisco/San Jose RevPAR rose 25.6% and Miami rose 14.9%. Source
  • New Orleans and Washington declined: New Orleans RevPAR fell 28.4% and Washington, D.C. (CBD) fell 14.6%. Oahu RevPAR fell 6.2%, and Boston fell 5.8%. Source
  • Hawaii affected by storm: Results reflected the Kona Low rainstorm, which affected the Hawaii properties in March 2026, despite difficult comparisons to the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • International and domestic RevPAR: International comparable RevPAR rose 14.4% to $120.02, with Total RevPAR up 20.8%. Domestic comparable RevPAR rose 4.3% across 69 hotels. Source

“As evidenced by our results, affluent consumers are continuing to prioritize spending on travel, and group demand remains steady.”

James F. Risoleo, President and Chief Executive Officer

Customers and business mix

  • Transient revenue rose 5.5%: Transient room nights fell 0.6% while transient rooms revenue rose 5.5% to $498 million, the largest of the three customer groups. Source
  • Customer mix of 2025 sales: Management said transient, group and contract business accounted for roughly 61%, 34% and 5% of full-year 2025 room sales, respectively. Source
  • Contract business grew most: Contract room nights rose 8.0% and contract rooms revenue rose 10.4% to $47 million. Group room nights rose 0.7% and group rooms revenue rose 2.4% to $356 million. Source

Margins, costs and pricing

  • Comparable EBITDA margin up 70bps: Comparable hotel EBITDA margin rose 70 basis points to 32.7%. Comparable hotel EBITDA was $505 million, up 7.0%. Source
  • Rate gains offset wage costs: Management said rate improvements offset an increase in wage expenses, which was the main driver of the comparable EBITDA result. Source
  • GAAP operating margin improved: GAAP operating profit margin was 19.4%, up 150 basis points on the first quarter of 2025, which management attributed to improved operations. Source

“As a result, we are increasing our 2026 comparable hotel RevPAR growth guidance range to 3.0% to 4.5% over 2025 and our comparable hotel Total RevPAR growth guidance range to 3.5% to 5.0% over last year.”

James F. Risoleo, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and 2026 guidance

  • April RevPAR also grew: Comparable hotel RevPAR for April grew approximately 4.4% over April 2025, which management said is the same trend the guidance contemplates. Source
  • Leisure and events drive view: The guidance assumes leisure transient strength, supported by special events and modest gains in short-term group bookings, in a stable operating environment. Source
  • Comparisons to ease in H2: Management expects year-over-year comparisons to moderate, particularly in the second half, mainly because of lower room rate growth expectations. Source
  • RevPAR guidance raised: Management said it is raising full-year comparable RevPAR and Total RevPAR guidance, citing affluent consumers' continued spending on travel and steady group demand. Source

Capital, cash and dividends

  • Special dividend of $0.72: The $0.92 second-quarter dividend includes a $0.72 special dividend, which the company describes as distributing a taxable gain from the Four Seasons sales. Source
  • Buybacks in the quarter: The company repurchased 4.0 million shares at an average $18.97 for $75 million, leaving $405 million of capacity at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Liquidity of about $3.4 billion: Total available liquidity was about $3.4 billion, including $1.5 billion under the revolver. The dividends are expected to reduce cash by about $767 million. Source
  • Cash balance increased: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,703 million at March 31, 2026, against $768 million at December 31, 2025, following the Four Seasons proceeds. Source

Dispositions and capital projects

  • Four Seasons hotels sold: The Four Seasons Orlando and Four Seasons Jackson Hole were sold in February 2026 for a sale price of $1.1 billion, as previously announced. Source
  • Marriott and Hyatt spend started: First-quarter spend on the Marriott and Hyatt transformational programs was $34 million, against a full-year forecast of $175 million to $210 million. Source
  • Hyatt Regency Reston renovation done: The transformational renovation at the Hyatt Regency Reston was completed in the first quarter. Operating guarantees of $3 million were received in the quarter. Source
  • Condominium units sold: Sale of four condominium units adjacent to the Four Seasons Orlando contributed $4 million to net income and Adjusted EBITDA re in the quarter. Source

Hawaii storm and insurance

  • Storm property costs estimated: Total property costs from the Kona Low storm are estimated at $25 million to $35 million, including remediation of up to $5 million, with insurance expected to cover most of the excess. Source
  • Insurance proceeds received to date: Total insurance proceeds received for the 2024 hurricanes reached $81 million, including $31 million of business interruption proceeds. Business interruption proceeds of $7 million were received in the quarter. Source
  • Maui recovery timing uncertain: The forecast assumes continued recovery at the Maui properties from the 2023 wildfires, and management said the timing of full recovery remains uncertain. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Second-quarter dividend payment: The $0.92 second-quarter dividend is payable July 15, 2026 to holders of record on June 30, 2026. Source
  • Sheraton Parsippany sale planned: The forecast assumes the Sheraton Parsippany disposition during 2026, with no other dispositions or acquisitions in the year. Source
  • Use of remaining Four Seasons proceeds: Management said it will weigh potential cash uses for the remaining Four Seasons proceeds, which are not assumed in the forecast. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO and AFFO per share SourceNAREIT FFO $0.66 vs $0.63; Adjusted FFO $0.67 vs $0.64 per diluted share
Occupancy Source70.3% all locations, against 69.9%
Same-store net operating income (comparable hotel EBITDA) Source$505 million, up 7.0%
Acquisitions and dispositions SourceDispositions: Four Seasons hotels $1.1 billion (Feb 2026); St. Regis Houston $51 million (Jan 2026)
Leverage SourceTotal debt $5.1 billion; weighted average interest rate 4.8%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: The company is still assessing the full property and business interruption effects of the Kona Low storm on its Hawaii hotels. Source
  • External: The forecast assumes continued Maui recovery from the 2023 wildfires, and management said the timing of full recovery is uncertain. Source
  • Financial: Management said the Sheraton Parsippany sale may not be completed, and no assurance was given that it will close. Source
  • Financial: Final insurance determination on the 2024 hurricane claims is expected in 2026, and guidance includes no further amounts beyond those received in the first quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management reports the Four Seasons sale as completed in February 2026, following its earlier announcement. Source
  • Ahead: Management said first quarter results exceeded its expectations, driven by leisure demand and higher rates. Source
  • Met: Management reports the Hyatt Regency Reston renovation under the Hyatt program was completed in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management reported $7 million of business interruption proceeds received in the first quarter, as previously reported. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.