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Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 19 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 13 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year Comparable RevPAR declined: Full-year Comparable RevPAR was $185.00, down 2.0% from 2024, or down 0.9% excluding the Royal Palm, which suspended operations in mid-May 2025 for renovation. Source
  • Impairment drove the quarterly net loss: Net loss was $(204) million in the fourth quarter, including $248 million of impairment, primarily Non-Core hotels; full-year impairment was $318 million. Source
  • Royal Palm closure weighed on Core: Suspended operations at the Royal Palm reduced Core RevPAR by over 250 basis points in the quarter, offsetting gains at other Core hotels. Source
  • Full-year 2026 guidance issued: Management gave full-year 2026 operating expectations, including RevPAR of $190 to $194 and Adjusted EBITDA of $580 million to $610 million. Source
  • Liquidity about $2.0 billion: Liquidity was about $2.0 billion at year-end, including $1 billion of Revolver capacity and the undrawn $800 million 2025 Delayed Draw Term Loan. Source
  • Non-Core hotels sold for $132 million: Park sold the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf in May 2025 and its Capital Hilton joint venture interest in November 2025, generating proceeds. Source
  • Sean Dell'Orto named COO: The board appointed Sean M. Dell'Orto as Chief Operating Officer effective February 12, 2026; he keeps his CFO and Treasurer roles. Source

“Looking ahead to 2026, we are cautiously optimistic.”

Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
RevPAR Sourcefull-year 2026$190 to $194New
RevPAR change vs. 2025 Sourcefull-year 20260.0% to 2.0%New
Net income Sourcefull-year 2026$69 million to $99 millionNew
Net income attributable to stockholders Sourcefull-year 2026$62 million to $92 millionNew
Diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$0.31 to $0.46New
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$580 million to $610 millionNew
Adjusted FFO per share (diluted) Sourcefull-year 2026$1.73 to $1.89New
Hotel operating expenses Sourcefull-year 2026increase of 2% to 3%New
Incremental interest expense Sourcefull-year 2026approximately $9 millionNew
Royal Palm renovation effect on RevPAR growth Sourcefull-year 202630 basis pointsNew
Weighted average diluted shares Sourcefull-year 2026201 millionNew
Capital expenditures Source2026$230 million to $260 millionNew
Ali’i Tower renovation spend Sourcestart in third quarter of 2026$96 millionNew
Royal Palm reopening Source2026June 2026Kept
Royal Palm renovation budget Sourcecomprehensive renovation$108 millionRaised from $103 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Company issued full-year 2026 operating results expectations; no 2026 figures were given in the prior release. Source
  • Guidance raised: Royal Palm renovation budget increased to $108 million from $103 million in the prior release. Source
  • New: Sean M. Dell’Orto appointed Chief Operating Officer, effective February 12, 2026, while remaining CFO and Treasurer. Source
  • New: Company is in discussions for a new $650 million delayed draw, non-recourse mortgage loan secured by the Bonnet Creek complex. Source
  • Ended: Hilton San Francisco Hotels sold by the court-appointed receiver on November 21, 2025; the buyer assumed the SF Mortgage Loan, as the prior release had expected. Source
  • New: Hilton Checkers Los Angeles sold in January 2026 as part of Non-Core disposals. Source

Fourth-quarter and full-year results

  • Full-year Comparable RevPAR declined: Full-year Comparable RevPAR was $185.00, down 2.0% from 2024, or down 0.9% excluding the Royal Palm, which suspended operations in mid-May 2025 for renovation. Source
  • Core RevPAR rose in the quarter: Fourth-quarter Core RevPAR was $210.15, up 3.2%; full-year Core RevPAR was $208.85, down 1.3%, and flat excluding the Royal Palm. Source
  • Impairment drove the quarterly net loss: Net loss was $(204) million in the fourth quarter, including $248 million of impairment, primarily Non-Core hotels; full-year impairment was $318 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up in quarter, down for year: Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $152 million, up from $138 million; full-year Adjusted EBITDA was $609 million, down from $652 million. Source
  • Full-year FFO per share within October range: Full-year Adjusted FFO per share was $1.97, at the top of the $1.85 to $1.97 range given in the October 2025 release.

Core hotel drivers and regional results

  • Hawaii resort RevPAR rose 22%: Hilton Hawaiian Village lapped last year's labor strike; group demand rose nearly 78% and RevPAR rose 22% despite renovations and the government shutdown. Source
  • Bonnet Creek RevPAR up nearly 9%: The Bonnet Creek complex in Orlando grew on group and transient demand after renovation and expansion projects completed in early 2024. Source
  • Royal Palm closure weighed on Core: Suspended operations at the Royal Palm reduced Core RevPAR by over 250 basis points in the quarter, offsetting gains at other Core hotels. Source
  • Non-Core RevPAR fell 8.9%: Non-Core hotels (15) averaged RevPAR of $114.11 in the fourth quarter versus $125.23, and Non-Core hotel adjusted EBITDA fell 28.0% to $10 million. Source
  • Airport and suburban Core hotels lagged: Airport/Suburban Core hotels (4) RevPAR fell 5.6% to $147.93 as occupancy dropped 4.9 points to 67.3%; resort and urban types rose. Source

“During the fourth quarter of 2025, our Core portfolio continued to generate solid gains, with Core RevPAR increasing nearly 6% year-over-year excluding the Royal Palm Miami resort, driven by a 15% increase in group revenues.”

Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Food, beverage and group demand

  • Hawaii food and beverage up 45%: Food and beverage revenue at the Hawaiian resort rose nearly 45%, or over $6 million, in the fourth quarter compared with the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Bonnet Creek food and beverage up: Combined food and beverage revenue at the Bonnet Creek complex rose over 17%, or over $4 million, in the fourth quarter. Source
  • New York group revenue at a fourth-quarter high: New York Hilton Midtown posted its highest fourth-quarter group revenue in history, with transient demand also rising; its RevPAR rose 7%. Source

Demand and full-year 2026 guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance issued: Management gave full-year 2026 operating expectations, including RevPAR of $190 to $194 and Adjusted EBITDA of $580 million to $610 million. Source
  • Economy described as resilient: Management said the U.S. economy remains resilient, supported by modest growth, easing inflation and fiscal stimulus. Source
  • Major events cited for Core markets: Management cited easier year-over-year comparisons and demand from major events, including the World Cup and the 250th anniversary celebrations. Source
  • Low new supply in Core markets: Management pointed to historically low levels of new supply, especially in Core markets, as a backdrop for group and leisure demand. Source

“We believe this capital allocation strategy will continue to drive outperformance for our Core portfolio and value for our shareholders”

Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Costs and margins

  • Core hotel margin rose in quarter: Core Hotel Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29.9% in the fourth quarter, up 230 basis points; full-year Core margin was 29.2%, down 90 basis points. Source
  • Comparable margin fell for the year: Comparable Hotel Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.6% in the fourth quarter, up 170 basis points, and 26.5% for 2025, down 130 basis points. Source
  • Depreciation rose sharply in 2025: Full-year depreciation and amortization was $336 million, up from $257 million in 2024; fourth-quarter depreciation and amortization was $67 million. Source

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Nearly $300 million capital spend in 2025: Park spent nearly $300 million on hotel capital improvements in 2025, including nearly $110 million in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Liquidity about $2.0 billion: Liquidity was about $2.0 billion at year-end, including $1 billion of Revolver capacity and the undrawn $800 million 2025 Delayed Draw Term Loan. Source
  • Net Debt near $3.7 billion: Net Debt was about $3.7 billion at December 31, 2025, and the weighted average maturity of consolidated debt was 2.2 years. Source
  • Share buyback in early 2025: The company repurchased about 3.5 million shares in the first quarter of 2025 for $45 million. Source
  • Dividends and annual yield: The company declared $1.00 of dividends in 2025, and the fourth-quarter dividend with earlier 2025 payouts represented an annual yield of about 10%. Source

Dispositions and reinvestment

  • Non-Core hotels sold for $132 million: Park sold the Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf in May 2025 and its Capital Hilton joint venture interest in November 2025, generating proceeds. Source
  • Sales priced at about $124,000 per key: Total gross proceeds were over $132 million, about $124,000 per key, reduced by Park’s share of the Capital Hilton mortgage debt. Source
  • Sale price 17.1 times 2024 EBITDA: The aggregate sales price was 17.1 times the combined 2024 EBITDA of the hotels sold. Source
  • Ten Non-Core hotels left to sell: Ten Non-Core hotels with 4,414 rooms remain to be sold, plus three Safehold leases with 959 rooms. Source
  • Capital redeployed into Core hotels: Management said the goal is to dispose of remaining Non-Core hotels and reinvest capital into Core hotels. Source
  • Royal Palm EBITDA target set: Management expects Royal Palm pre-renovation EBITDA of $14 million to roughly double on stabilization. Source

People, leadership and recognition

  • Sean Dell'Orto named COO: The board appointed Sean M. Dell'Orto as Chief Operating Officer effective February 12, 2026; he keeps his CFO and Treasurer roles. Source
  • COO scope of internal operations: As COO he gains oversight of day-to-day execution and alignment of internal operations; the executive team continues to report to the chief executive. Source
  • Continuing as CFO and Treasurer: Mr. Dell'Orto continues as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, a role held since the 2017 spin from Hilton Worldwide Holdings. Source
  • GRESB score 87 of 100: Park scored 87 of 100 in the 2025 GRESB assessment, its highest score so far, and ranked second among listed hotel companies in the Americas. Source

Coming up, as management said on 19 February 2026

  • Royal Palm reopening this spring: Management expects the Royal Palm Miami to reopen this spring, ahead of the World Cup; the capital section gives an expected reopening in June 2026. Source
  • Bonnet Creek mortgage loan closing: The company expects to complete the new Bonnet Creek mortgage loan by the end of the first quarter, drawable from September 2026. Source
  • Hyatt Regency Boston loan prepayment: The company expects to prepay the $121 million Hyatt Regency Boston mortgage at the end of the second quarter, without penalty. Source
  • Hawaiian Village mortgage prepayment: The company expects to prepay the $1.275 billion Hilton Hawaiian Village mortgage during the third quarter. Source
  • Santa Barbara loan refinancing: The company intends to refinance the $153 million Hilton Santa Barbara mortgage during the fourth quarter. Source
  • New Orleans final phase by December: The third and final phase of the New Orleans Riverside main tower is expected to finish by December 2026. Source
  • First-quarter 2026 dividend payment: A $0.25 per share first-quarter 2026 dividend was declared February 13, 2026, payable April 15, 2026. Source
  • Annual stockholders meeting April 24: The 2026 Annual Stockholders Meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2026 in Tysons, Virginia. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable RevPAR, fourth quarter Source$182.49
Comparable occupancy, fourth quarter Source70.2%
Comparable ADR, fourth quarter Source$259.95
Core RevPAR, fourth quarter Source$210.15
Core occupancy, fourth quarter Source72.0%
Core ADR, fourth quarter Source$291.68
Core hotel rooms (20 hotels) Source15,764 rooms
Comparable hotel rooms (35 hotels) Source22,137 rooms
Portfolio size Source34 hotels, about 23,000 rooms

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited geopolitical risk and domestic and foreign policy actions as limiting visibility into travel demand. Source
  • Demand: Washington D.C. and Boston hotels were affected by the extended government shutdown, reducing Core RevPAR by 126 basis points in the quarter. Source
  • Operational: Timing for disposing of three Non-Core hotels cannot be determined because of ongoing litigation. Source
  • Financial: Repayment of 2026 mortgage maturities depends on drawing the Bonnet Creek loan and the delayed draw term loan. Source
  • External: The 2026 guidance excludes the effect of tariff announcements, travel pattern changes from policy actions, and government shutdowns. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the Bonnet Creek and Casa Marina investments exceeded expectations in their second year after renovation, with a combined cash yield over 14%. Source

Other quarters

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