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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 17 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth-quarter revenue set an all-time record: Consolidated revenue was $737.8 million, up 13.9%. Net income was $74.5 million, up 3.0%, and Adjusted EBITDAre was $224.3 million, up 18.9%. Source
  • Adjusted FFO per share above expected range: Full-year results were near the top of recent guidance ranges. AFFO and AFFO per diluted share surpassed the high end of those expectations, per management. Source
  • Same-store Hospitality fourth-quarter revenue rose: Same-store Hospitality revenue was $578.2 million, up 5.2%. Same-store operating income was $125.9 million, up 14.2%. Full-year same-store revenue rose 2.7% to $2,051.5 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter bookings at record ADR: Over 1.2 million same-store Hospitality room nights were booked for all future periods in the fourth quarter. Estimated ADR was about $299, up 6.1% and a new record. Source
  • Third Category 10 venue announced for Orlando: OEG announced development of a third Category 10 at Universal Orlando Resort's CityWalk, expected to open in late 2027. Source

“This momentum underscores the effectiveness of our long-term capital deployment strategy, which we believe positions our portfolio for sustained growth.”

Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Same-store Hospitality RevPAR growth SourceFull year 20261.50% to 3.50% (midpoint 2.50%)New
Same-store Hospitality Total RevPAR growth SourceFull year 20261.50% to 3.50% (midpoint 2.50%)New
Same-store Hospitality operating income SourceFull year 2026$466.5 million to $483.5 million (midpoint $475.0 million)New
JW Marriott Desert Ridge operating income SourceFull year 2026$30.5 million to $33.0 million (midpoint $31.8 million)New
Entertainment operating income SourceFull year 2026$74.8 million to $79.5 million (midpoint $77.1 million)New
Consolidated operating income SourceFull year 2026$521.3 million to $547.0 million (midpoint $534.1 million)New
Same-store Hospitality Adjusted EBITDAre SourceFull year 2026$700.0 million to $730.0 million (midpoint $715.0 million)New
Entertainment Adjusted EBITDAre SourceFull year 2026$120.0 million to $130.0 million (midpoint $125.0 million)New
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre SourceFull year 2026$846.0 million to $895.0 million (midpoint $870.5 million)New
Net income SourceFull year 2026$260.0 million to $273.0 million (midpoint $266.5 million)New
Net income available to common stockholders SourceFull year 2026$250.0 million to $261.0 million (midpoint $255.5 million)New
FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders SourceFull year 2026$535.0 million to $563.5 million (midpoint $549.3 million)New
Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders SourceFull year 2026$559.3 million to $597.0 million (midpoint $578.1 million)New
Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share SourceFull year 2026$3.80 to $3.93 (midpoint $3.87)New
Adjusted FFO per diluted share/unit SourceFull year 2026$8.50 to $9.00 (midpoint $8.75)New
Weighted average diluted shares SourceFull year 202668.4 million shares; 68.8 million including OP unitsNew
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$350 million to $450 millionNew
Aggregate minimum dividends SourceFull year 2026$4.80 per share
Same-store group rooms revenue on the books for 2026 Source2026, as of December 31, 2025up approximately 6% versus same time last yearLowered from nearly 8 percent

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management initiated its 2026 business performance guidance, with ranges for RevPAR, operating income, Adjusted EBITDAre, FFO, and per-share figures. Source
  • Guidance lowered: The estimated 2025 construction disruption impact was 190 basis points to RevPAR and $23 million to operating income and Adjusted EBITDAre. The Q3 release had given 250 to 350 basis points and $30 to $35 million. Source
  • New: The Company refinanced its revolving credit facility, increasing it from $700 million to $850 million and extending maturity from May 2027 to January 2030. Source
  • New: OEG was selected by the City of Simpsonville, South Carolina to manage the CCNB Amphitheatre, beginning in February 2026. Source
  • New: The quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2026 is $1.20 per share, up from the $1.15 paid in October 2025. Source
  • New: Fitch upgraded the Company's corporate family rating and senior unsecured notes to “BB” in December. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Fourth-quarter revenue set an all-time record: Consolidated revenue was $737.8 million, up 13.9%. Net income was $74.5 million, up 3.0%, and Adjusted EBITDAre was $224.3 million, up 18.9%. Source
  • Full-year net income and per-share figures fell: Full-year revenue rose 10.2% to $2.6 billion, while net income fell 11.7% to $247.3 million. FFO per diluted share/unit fell 1.5% to $7.93; Adjusted FFO per diluted share/unit fell 0.9% to $8.46. Source
  • Adjusted FFO per share above expected range: Full-year results were near the top of recent guidance ranges. AFFO and AFFO per diluted share surpassed the high end of those expectations, per management. Source
  • Same-store full-year profit reached records: Same-store Hospitality operating income for 2025 was $463.0 million, and same-store Adjusted EBITDAre was $695.1 million. Same-store full-year RevPAR was about $184, up 3.1%. Source

Segments and property results

  • Same-store Hospitality fourth-quarter revenue rose: Same-store Hospitality revenue was $578.2 million, up 5.2%. Same-store operating income was $125.9 million, up 14.2%. Full-year same-store revenue rose 2.7% to $2,051.5 million. Source
  • Hospitality full-year margin declined: Full-year Hospitality operating income margin was 21.6%, down 1.8 points from 23.4%. The fourth-quarter margin was 20.9%, up 0.8 points. Source
  • Entertainment revenue grew 26.8% for year: Entertainment fourth-quarter revenue was $109.5 million, up 11.6%. Full-year revenue was $434.0 million, up 26.8%. Source
  • Entertainment full-year margin fell: Entertainment Adjusted EBITDAre margin was 26.4% for the year, down 4.5 points from 30.9%. The fourth-quarter margin was 31.8%, down 0.7 points. Source
  • Gaylord Texan occupancy fell in quarter: Gaylord Texan fourth-quarter occupancy was 67.1%, down 7.6 points. The rooms renovation at Gaylord Texan began in July 2025. Gaylord Opryland occupancy rose 1.1 points to 72.3%. Source
  • JW Marriott Desert Ridge contributed since acquisition: JW Marriott Desert Ridge, acquired June 10, 2025, contributed fourth-quarter revenue of $50.1 million and period revenue of $91.6 million. Operating income was $5.5 million in the quarter. Source

“Our Entertainment business exceeded our expectations in the fourth quarter, driven by stronger volumes in our downtown Nashville venues and record performance metrics for the Opry during its October birthday month.”

Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and the order book

  • Fourth-quarter bookings at record ADR: Over 1.2 million same-store Hospitality room nights were booked for all future periods in the fourth quarter. Estimated ADR was about $299, up 6.1% and a new record. Source
  • Meeting planner sentiment improved in December: Management said meeting planner sentiment strengthened as the quarter progressed. December produced record monthly bookings of group room nights, projected revenue, and projected ADR for all future periods. Source
  • Full-year bookings ADR at record: Full-year same-store bookings were nearly 3.0 million gross room nights, down 5.5%. Estimated ADR of about $292 was up 3.5% and a new record. Source
  • Fourth-quarter room nights booked declined: Fourth-quarter gross definite room nights booked fell 10.2% to 1,233,797, and net room nights booked fell 13.0%. Group attrition was 15.5% of the contracted block, down 0.3 points. Source
  • ICE! programming drew more guests: ICE! programming attracted over 1.5 million ticketed guests, up 14.2%, with record property-level ticket sales at Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Rockies. Source
  • Banquet and AV revenue rose: Fourth-quarter same-store banquet and AV revenue rose 4.6% year over year, driven by higher contribution per group room night, a proxy for catering spend per group guest. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Full-year operating margin declined: Full-year consolidated operating income margin was 18.9%, down 2.1 points from 21.0%. The fourth-quarter margin was 19.4%, up 0.8 points. Source
  • Hospitality ADR rose while occupancy eased: Hospitality ADR was $286.46 in the fourth quarter, up 7.1%, and $266.79 for the full year, up 3.5%. Fourth-quarter occupancy was 65.7%, down 1.0 point. Source
  • Attrition and cancellation fee revenue reported: Same-store attrition and cancellation fee revenue was about $15.9 million in the fourth quarter and $43.7 million for the full year. Source
  • Net income margin declined for year: Full-year net income margin was 9.6%, down 2.4 points. Fourth-quarter net income margin was 10.1%, down 1.1 points. Source

“Demand for country music and live entertainment remains robust, and our unique portfolio of iconic brands is well-positioned for continued growth in 2026 and beyond.”

Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • 2025 capital expenditures totaled $358.2 million: Capital expenditures in 2025 were approximately $358.2 million, primarily for the Hospitality business. Source
  • 2025 dividends rose 4.5%: Total dividends declared in 2025 were $4.65 per share, up 4.5% from 2024. Source
  • Unrestricted cash and total debt at year end: At December 31, 2025, unrestricted cash was $471.4 million and total debt outstanding was $3,976.9 million, net of unamortized deferred financing costs. Source
  • Revolver availability at year end: No amounts were drawn on the Company's or OEG's revolving credit facilities at year end, leaving $780.0 million of aggregate borrowing availability. Source
  • Term Loan B spread cut after upgrade: Following the Fitch upgrade, the Term Loan B margin on SOFR loans was reduced by 25 basis points to 175 basis points. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Third Category 10 venue announced for Orlando: OEG announced development of a third Category 10 at Universal Orlando Resort's CityWalk, expected to open in late 2027. Source
  • Amphitheater and Category 10 growth announced: Management said it recently announced two amphitheater venues under management and further Category 10 expansion in Las Vegas and Orlando. Source
  • Gaylord Opryland meeting space expansion: The meeting space expansion at Gaylord Opryland continues and is expected to be completed in 2027. Source

2026 guidance and assumptions

  • Guidance based on February 23 information: The 2026 guidance is based on current information as of February 23, 2026, and the Company may update or withdraw it at any time. Source
  • Same-store guidance assumes group growth: Same-store Hospitality guidance assumes growth in the group business and a stable leisure business. Source
  • Entertainment guidance tied to Opry 100: Entertainment guidance reflects momentum behind Opry 100 and investments in festivals, amphitheaters, and Category 10 Las Vegas. Source
  • Segment growth at guidance midpoint: At the midpoint, guidance reflects low single-digit Adjusted EBITDAre growth for same-store Hospitality and high single-digit growth for Entertainment. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 February 2026

  • Gaylord Texan rooms renovation completion: The Gaylord Texan rooms renovation, begun in July 2025, is expected to be completed by mid-year 2026. Source
  • Foundry Fieldhouse development completion: The Foundry Fieldhouse sports bar, pavilion, and event lawn at Gaylord Opryland is expected to be completed in April 2026. Source
  • JW Marriott Hill Country renovation begins: The rooms renovation at JW Marriott Hill Country, estimated at $90 million, is expected to begin in April 2026 and continue through Q1 2027. Source
  • Category 10 Orlando development starts summer 2026: The Orlando Category 10 development, estimated at $35 million, is expected to begin in summer 2026, with completion expected in late 2027. Source
  • Dividend payment date set: The first quarter 2026 dividend of $1.20 is payable April 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026. Source
  • No guidance update before next release: Management does not expect to update the guidance before next quarter's earnings release, though it may update or withdraw it at any time. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (full year) Source$7.93 in 2025, down 1.5% from $8.05; $2.19 in Q4, up 5.3%
Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (full year) Source$8.46 in 2025, down 0.9% from $8.54; $2.38 in Q4, up 10.7%
Same-store Hospitality occupancy Source66.0% in Q4, down 0.7 points; 69.2% full year, up 0.1 points
Same-store Hospitality operating income Source$125.9 million in Q4, up 14.2%; $463.0 million full year, down 0.9%
Acquisitions SourceJW Marriott Desert Ridge acquired June 10, 2025

Risks management discussed

  • External: The 2026 guidance includes an estimated business impact from Winter Storm Fern. The documents give no dollar amount for that impact. Source
  • Demand: Fourth-quarter cancellations ITYFTY rose to 5,584 from 2,435, up 129.3%. Full-year cancellations ITYFTY rose 66.9% to 68,570. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the 2025 construction disruption impact was an improvement relative to its estimates at the beginning of 2025. Source
  • Ahead: Management said the Entertainment business exceeded its expectations in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Ahead: Management said AFFO and AFFO per diluted share surpassed the high end of its expectations. Source
  • Not stated: Management expects Category 10 Las Vegas to be completed in late 2026, the same timing given in the prior release. 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.