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Travel & Leisure Co.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 18 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Q4 net loss after resort charges: Fourth-quarter net revenue was $1.03 billion. The company reported a net loss of $61 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, with the Resort Optimization charges included. Source
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA and EPS rose: Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA rose to $272 million from $252 million a year earlier, and Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.83 from $1.72. Source
  • Vacation Ownership profit rose 14%: Vacation Ownership revenue rose 8% to $875 million and Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $252 million, which management attributed to revenue growth and disciplined cost management. Source
  • Travel and Membership profit fell: Travel and Membership Adjusted EBITDA fell 10% to $47 million in the fourth quarter and 9% to $228 million for 2025, with management citing a higher mix of travel club transactions. Source
  • Resort write-downs hit cost of sales: Inventory write-downs and impairments of $210 million in the fourth quarter and $216 million for 2025, tied to the Resort Optimization Initiative, sit within cost of vacation ownership interests. Source
  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range set: For 2026 Adjusted EBITDA is guided to $1,030 million to $1,055 million, including the positive net impact of the Resort Optimization Initiative. Source
  • Free cash flow rose on VOI sales: Net cash from operations was $640 million for 2025, against $464 million, and Adjusted free cash flow was $516 million, against $446 million. Source
  • 17 resorts under review: A 2025 strategic review identified 17 resorts that need significant owner reinvestment or sit in markets that no longer align with owner demand. Source

“We exceeded our full-year outlook, delivering solid revenue growth, margin expansion and meaningful returns for our shareholders.”

President and Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Brown

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefull year 2026$1,030 million to $1,055 millionNew
Gross VOI sales Sourcefull year 2026$2.5 billion to $2.6 billionNew
VPG Sourcefull year 2026$3,175 to $3,275New
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefirst quarter 2026$210 million to $220 millionNew
Gross VOI sales Sourcefirst quarter 2026$520 million to $540 millionNew
VPG Sourcefirst quarter 2026$3,200 to $3,250New
Share repurchase authorization Sourcenot stated$750 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, Gross VOI sales and VPG was given for the first time in these documents. Source
  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, Gross VOI sales and VPG was given. Source
  • New: A new $750 million share repurchase authorization was approved by the Board. Source
  • New: The company reported a Resort Optimization Initiative, a strategic review undertaken during 2025 covering 17 resorts; the prior release did not mention it. Source
  • New: On December 10, 2025 the credit agreement was amended, refinancing $869 million of Term Loan B borrowings at a lower rate. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Q4 net loss after resort charges: Fourth-quarter net revenue was $1.03 billion. The company reported a net loss of $61 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, with the Resort Optimization charges included. Source
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA and EPS rose: Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA rose to $272 million from $252 million a year earlier, and Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.83 from $1.72. Source
  • Full-year 2025 totals reported: For 2025 the company reported revenue of $4.02 billion, net income of $230 million, diluted EPS of $3.44, and Adjusted EBITDA of $990 million, up from $929 million. Source

Segment results

  • Vacation Ownership profit rose 14%: Vacation Ownership revenue rose 8% to $875 million and Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $252 million, which management attributed to revenue growth and disciplined cost management. Source
  • Net VOI sales rose 9%: Net VOI sales rose 9% year over year, reflecting 8% growth in Gross VOI sales and a lower provision rate. Source
  • Full-year Vacation Ownership growth: For 2025 Vacation Ownership revenue was $3.36 billion, up 6%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $861 million, up 13% from $764 million. Source
  • Travel and Membership revenue fell: Travel and Membership revenue fell 6% to $148 million in the fourth quarter and 5% to $662 million for 2025, as transaction revenue fell 7%. Source
  • Travel and Membership profit fell: Travel and Membership Adjusted EBITDA fell 10% to $47 million in the fourth quarter and 9% to $228 million for 2025, with management citing a higher mix of travel club transactions. Source

“As we begin 2026, leisure travel demand remains strong, reinforcing our confidence in the durability of our business.”

President and Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Brown

Sales volume and guest metrics

  • Gross VOI sales grew on tours and VPG: Gross VOI sales were $638 million in the fourth quarter, up 8%, with tours up 5% and volume per guest up 2%. Source
  • Full-year tours and VPG rose: For 2025 tours were 734 thousand, up 3%, VPG was $3,284, up 6%, and Gross VOI sales were $2.49 billion, up 8%. Source
  • Fee-for-service sales increased: Fee-for-service sales were $24 million in the fourth quarter, up 33%, and $155 million for 2025, up 11%. Source
  • Travel Club transactions rose: Travel Club transactions rose 16% to 182 thousand in the fourth quarter, while exchange transactions fell 8% to 167 thousand and average exchange members were 3,299 thousand, down 2%. Source

Costs and margins

  • Resort write-downs hit cost of sales: Inventory write-downs and impairments of $210 million in the fourth quarter and $216 million for 2025, tied to the Resort Optimization Initiative, sit within cost of vacation ownership interests. Source
  • Corporate costs widened: Corporate and other Adjusted EBITDA was a $27 million cost in the fourth quarter, up from $22 million, and $99 million for 2025, up from $86 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.5% in the fourth quarter, up from 26.0%, and 24.6% for 2025, up from 24.0%. Source

“As we scale our newest brands and advance our Resort Optimization Initiative, we expect to strengthen our portfolio, enhance the owner experience, and deliver improved financial performance.”

President and Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Brown

Demand and 2026 guidance

  • 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range set: For 2026 Adjusted EBITDA is guided to $1,030 million to $1,055 million, including the positive net impact of the Resort Optimization Initiative. Source
  • 2026 volume and VPG guidance: For 2026 Gross VOI sales are guided to $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion and VPG to $3,175 to $3,275. Source
  • First-quarter 2026 guidance: For the first quarter of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA is guided to $210 million to $220 million, Gross VOI sales to $520 million to $540 million, and VPG to $3,200 to $3,250. Source
  • Leisure travel demand cited: Management said leisure travel demand continued into early 2026, citing sustained momentum in the core Vacation Ownership business. Source

Cash flow, debt and liquidity

  • Free cash flow rose on VOI sales: Net cash from operations was $640 million for 2025, against $464 million, and Adjusted free cash flow was $516 million, against $446 million. Source
  • Liquidity and leverage ratio: Year-end liquidity was $1.15 billion, with cash of $253 million, $3.47 billion of corporate debt and $2.12 billion of non-recourse debt; covenant leverage was under 3.1x, down from 3.3x at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Term loan repriced 50 basis points: On December 10, 2025 the credit agreement was amended, refinancing $869 million of Term Loan B borrowings at Term SOFR plus 2.00%, down from 2.50%. Source
  • New $300 million securitization: A $300 million term securitization closed October 15, 2025 at a weighted average coupon of 4.78% and a 98.0% advance rate. Source

Shareholder returns

  • Buybacks in Q4 and 2025: In the fourth quarter the company repurchased 1.4 million shares for $90 million at an average price of $64.37. For 2025 it repurchased 5.4 million shares for $300 million at an average of $55.52. Source
  • New $750 million buyback approved: The Board approved a new $750 million repurchase authorization. $165 million remained under the prior authorization at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Dividend to rise to $0.60: Management plans a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.60 per share, up from $0.56, for Board approval in March 2026. Source

Resort Optimization and brands

  • 17 resorts under review: A 2025 strategic review identified 17 resorts that need significant owner reinvestment or sit in markets that no longer align with owner demand. Source
  • Maintenance fee savings expected: The plan is expected to yield annual savings on maintenance fees paid on unsold VOIs, partly offset by lost sales and fees at the affected resorts. Source
  • Multi-brand portfolio described: The company describes experiential brands including Sports Illustrated Resorts, Eddie Bauer Adventure Club, Margaritaville Vacation Club and Accor Vacation Club, alongside cornerstone brands. Source

Coming up, as management said on 18 February 2026

  • March 2026 dividend vote: Management plans a first-quarter 2026 dividend of $0.60 per share, for Board approval in March 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross VOI sales (Q4 2025) Source$638 million, up 8%
Tours (Q4 2025) Source184 thousand, up 5%
VPG (Q4 2025) Source$3,359, up 2%
Average exchange members (Q4 2025) Source3,299 thousand, down 2%
Exchange transactions (Q4 2025) Source167 thousand, down 8%
Travel Club transactions (Q4 2025) Source182 thousand, up 16%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Savings from the resort review would be partly offset by lost VOI sales and property management fees at the 17 impacted resorts. Source
  • Operational: Management cited a higher mix of travel club transactions, which carry lower margins, as weighing on Travel and Membership profit. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said results exceeded the full-year 2025 guidance. Source
  • Not stated: The resort review is expected to produce a positive net impact to Adjusted EBITDA beginning in 2026. 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.