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Park Hotels & Resorts Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 8 raised, 2 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Core RevPAR up 6.0%: Core RevPAR was $233.49, up 6.0%, or 7.1% excluding the Royal Palm. Management attributed growth to broad-based demand, group business and higher-rated leisure travel. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 8.6%: Adjusted EBITDA was $198 million, up from $183 million. Diluted EPS was $0.24 against a loss of $0.02, and diluted Adjusted FFO per share was $0.70, up 9.0%. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year 2026 guidance for RevPAR, net income, diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FFO per share, citing second-quarter results and demand above expectations. Source
  • 2027 group bookings running ahead: At end-June, Core group revenue pace and room-night bookings for 2027 were up over 6% and about 3%, compared with the same point for 2026 a year earlier. Source
  • Four Non-Core exits, $65 million: Four Non-Core hotels were exited after the first quarter for about $65 million of gross proceeds, including an Austin ground-lease termination fee. Source

“I am incredibly pleased with our second quarter results, with broad-based demand driving Core RevPAR growth (excluding Royal Palm) of over 7% year-over-year, exceeding our expectations.”

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

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
RevPAR Sourcefull-year 2026$198 to $201Raised from $192 to $196
RevPAR change vs. 2025 Sourcefull-year 20263.0% to 4.5%Raised from 0.5% to 2.5%
Net income Sourcefull-year 2026$78 million to $98 millionRaised from $66 million to $96 million
Net income attributable to stockholders Sourcefull-year 2026$69 million to $89 millionRaised from $58 million to $88 million
Diluted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$0.35 to $0.45Raised from $0.29 to $0.44
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull-year 2026$617 million to $637 millionRaised from $587 million to $617 million
Adjusted FFO per share, diluted Sourcefull-year 2026$1.90 to $2.00Raised from $1.74 to $1.90
Hotel operating expenses growth Sourcefull-year 20263% to 4%Raised from 2.4% to 3.4%
World Cup and Royal Palm effects on RevPAR Sourcefull-year 2026+30 basis points World Cup; -30 basis points Royal PalmKept
Incremental interest expense Sourcefull-year 2026about $13 millionKept
Diluted weighted average shares Sourcefull-year 2026200 millionKept
Capital expenditures Sourcefull-year 2026$230 million to $260 millionKept
Comparable RevPAR SourceJuly 20268.5% increase year-over-yearNew
Comparable Group Revenue Pace Sourcethird quarter 2026over 15%New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 guidance raised for RevPAR, net income, diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FFO per share, citing second-quarter results and demand above expectations. Source
  • Guidance kept: Diluted share count assumption of 200 million and interest-expense assumption of about $13 million are kept from the prior update. Source
  • New: Royal Palm reopened in July 2026. The prior release had expected a June 2026 reopening after the renovation. Source
  • New: Park sold its ownership interest in the Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town joint venture in May 2026 for gross proceeds of $29 million, net of Park's share of mortgage debt. Source
  • New: The Embassy Suites Austin Downtown South Congress ground lease was terminated in June 2026 and the property reverted to the ground lessor. Source
  • New: Park sold the Hilton Short Hills in July 2026 for gross proceeds of $12 million. Source
  • New: Park drew $200 million from its 2025 delayed draw term loan in June 2026, used in part to repay the Hyatt Regency Boston mortgage. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Core RevPAR up 6.0%: Core RevPAR was $233.49, up 6.0%, or 7.1% excluding the Royal Palm. Management attributed growth to broad-based demand, group business and higher-rated leisure travel. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 8.6%: Adjusted EBITDA was $198 million, up from $183 million. Diluted EPS was $0.24 against a loss of $0.02, and diluted Adjusted FFO per share was $0.70, up 9.0%. Source
  • Net income turned positive: Net income was $50 million and net income attributable to stockholders was $47 million, compared with a net loss of $2 million and $5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year 2026 guidance for RevPAR, net income, diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted FFO per share, citing second-quarter results and demand above expectations. Source

Segments and regions

  • Hawaii resort RevPAR up 12%: Hilton Hawaiian Village RevPAR rose 12% after guestroom renovations at the Rainbow and Tapa Towers were completed. Group revenue rose over 13% and transient revenue about 10%. Source
  • Bonnet Creek RevPAR up 13%: Combined RevPAR at the Bonnet Creek complex rose 13%, with transient gains at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and group revenue up about 20% at Signia. The complex exceeded $107 million of trailing twelve-month EBITDA. Source
  • Washington and Chicago group gains: Park's hotels in Washington D.C. saw combined RevPAR rise 17% on group revenue growth above 56%. Hilton Chicago RevPAR rose 14%, with transient demand up nearly 25%. Source
  • Royal Palm reduced Core RevPAR: The Royal Palm, which suspended operations in mid-May 2025 for renovation, reduced Core RevPAR growth by 110 basis points this quarter. It reopened in July 2026. Source

“we are well positioned with $2.6 billion of liquidity to repay $1.3 billion of maturing debt during the third quarter, significantly extending our debt maturity profile.”

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

Products and customers

  • Group rooms revenue up 9.5%: Management linked group demand to a 9.5% rise in group rooms revenue, along with higher-rated leisure travel across the portfolio. Source
  • Hawaii food and beverage gains: Food and beverage revenue at Hilton Hawaiian Village rose 29%, or about $6 million, compared with the same period in 2025. Source
  • Casa Marina group revenue up 44%: Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection, grew group revenue 44% and transient revenue 10%. Its RevPAR rose over 14% and food and beverage revenue 36%. Source
  • Santa Barbara demand broadened: Group and transient revenue at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort rose 36% and 20%. RevPAR rose nearly 28% and food and beverage revenue 20%. Source

Demand and booking pace

  • 2027 group bookings running ahead: At end-June, Core group revenue pace and room-night bookings for 2027 were up over 6% and about 3%, compared with the same point for 2026 a year earlier. Source
  • 2027 group rates projected higher: Average Core group rates for 2027 are projected to rise about 4% on the same basis. Source
  • Demand above expectations: Management said demand trends continue to exceed expectations across the portfolio, which the company cited when raising full-year guidance. Source

“We continued to execute against our strategic priorities during the quarter by advancing the disposition of our remaining Non-Core assets while investing in the long-term growth of our Core portfolio.”

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

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Core hotel margin up 80 basis points: Core hotel Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.4%, up 80 basis points, while Core hotel Adjusted EBITDA rose 9.3% to $182 million. Source
  • Tax appeal and insurance savings: Management said $11 million of property tax appeal benefits were achieved in the second quarter. Property insurance premiums fell 20% at the June 1 program renewal. Source
  • Variable costs rising with demand: Higher occupancy and demand raise variable costs such as labor and utilities, partly offset by lower fixed costs, according to management's updated expense view. Source
  • Operating income margin up 440 basis points: Operating income rose 47% to $95 million, and the operating income margin reached 14.0%, up from 9.6% a year earlier. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Net debt about $3.7 billion: Net debt was about $3.7 billion at June 30, and the weighted average maturity of consolidated debt was 1.8 years, down from 1.9 years at March 31. Source
  • Hyatt Regency Boston loan repaid: The company drew $200 million on its 2025 delayed draw term loan in June to repay the $120 million Hyatt Regency Boston mortgage, which was scheduled to mature July 1, 2026. Source
  • Second-quarter capital spending: Park spent $64 million on capital improvements at its hotels during the second quarter, following $83 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Third-quarter dividend declared: Park declared a $0.25 third-quarter dividend on July 31, payable October 15, 2026 to holders of record September 30. The company cited an annualized yield of about 6.5%. Source

Non-Core disposition initiative

  • Four Non-Core exits, $65 million: Four Non-Core hotels were exited after the first quarter for about $65 million of gross proceeds, including an Austin ground-lease termination fee. Source
  • Proceeds at 13.7 times EBITDA: Management said gross proceeds of these dispositions equal 13.7 times 2025 EBITDA, including $59 million of anticipated capital expenditures. Source
  • Nine Non-Core hotels remain: Nine Non-Core hotels remain, with 4,113 rooms and 2025 Hotel Adjusted EBITDA of $51 million. Six are targeted for sale and three are Safehold leases. Source
  • Litigation delays three disposals: Sale timing for the Hilton Salt Lake City Center and two DoubleTree hotels cannot be set while the ongoing litigation continues. Source
  • Austin lease ended with fee: The Austin ground lease ended by agreement in June. Park received an early termination fee of about $6 million and transferred the hotel's business assets to the ground lessor. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Royal Palm renovation completed: The Royal Palm reopened in July 2026 after a renovation of more than $100 million. Management expects the renovation to generate a 15% to 20% return on investment. Source
  • Royal Palm adds meeting space: The renovation added a new event terrace and four food and beverage concepts, along with a redesigned lobby and upgraded pool. All 393 guestrooms were renovated, with 11 added. Source
  • Return projects at Bonnet Creek and Casa Marina: Management said its transformative ROI projects at the Bonnet Creek complex and Casa Marina Key West continue to show benefits in the quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Ali'i Tower renovation starts Q3: Renovation of the 348-room Ali'i Tower, budgeted at about $100 million, is set to begin in the third quarter, with three guestrooms added at the oceanfront tower. Source
  • Hilton Hawaiian Village loan prepayment: Management intends to draw on the 2025 delayed draw term loan and the Bonnet Creek loan to prepay the $1.275 billion mortgage in the third quarter, without penalty. Source
  • New Orleans tower phase completes Q4: The third and final phase of the main tower at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Santa Barbara loan refinancing in Q4: Management intends to refinance the $151 million mortgage on Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort during the fourth quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable RevPAR Source$216.87
Comparable occupancy Source80.0%
Comparable ADR Source$270.97
Core occupancy Source81.0%
Portfolio size Source30 hotels; over 21,000 rooms

Risks management discussed

  • External: Full-year guidance depends on macroeconomic factors, including inflation, interest rates, and the possibility of a recession or slowdown. Source
  • Regulatory: Ongoing litigation prevents a set timing for the sale of three Non-Core Safehold leases. Source
  • Financial: Refinancing of $1.4 billion of 2026 debt adds about $13 million of incremental interest expense, mostly in the fourth quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the Royal Palm reopened in July 2026 as planned. The prior release had expected a June 2026 reopening. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release planned to prepay the Hyatt Regency Boston mortgage at the end of the second quarter. The June draw fully repaid the $120 million loan. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it is set to begin the approximately $100 million Ali'i Tower renovation during the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • On track: Management described the expected 30 basis point World Cup benefit as in line with its prior guidance. 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.