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Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 raised, 1 lowered, 1 narrowed, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss narrowed from year-ago: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $2.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against a net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.14, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAre and FFO rose: Adjusted EBITDAre was $53.2 million, up 26.0%. Adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.36, up 56.5% from the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Occupancy and rate both rose: Same-Property occupancy was 70.0%, up 380 basis points, and ADR was $264.00, up 6.4%, lifting RevPAR to $184.75, up 12.5%. Source
  • Hotel margin widened 295 basis points: Same-Property Hotel EBITDA was $60.2 million, up 29.3%. The Same-Property Hotel EBITDA Margin was 22.9%. Source
  • Several markets led RevPAR growth: Management named Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Diego, Santa Clara, Pittsburgh, Houston, Key West and Orlando as leading RevPAR growth in the quarter. Source
  • October RevPAR up about 8%: Management estimated Same-Property RevPAR for October was up approximately 8% against October 2025, continuing the revenue growth of the first three quarters. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Midpoint of Adjusted EBITDAre guidance rose $8 million and midpoint of Adjusted FFO per share guidance rose $0.09 against prior guidance. Source

“Robust top-line performance, driven by Same-Property ADR growth of 6.4% and an increase of 380 basis points in Same-Property Occupancy, combined with disciplined expense management, resulted in margin growth of 295 basis points.”

Marcel Verbaas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xenia

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net income (loss) SourceFull year 2026$5 million to $11 millionRaised from $(6) million to $6 million
Same-Property RevPAR change vs 2025 SourceFull year 20267.75% to 8.25%Raised from 4.75% to 6.25%
Same-Property Total RevPAR change vs 2025 SourceFull year 20267.00% to 7.50%Raised from 5.00% to 6.50%
Adjusted EBITDAre SourceFull year 2026$278 million to $284 millionRaised from $267 million to $279 million
Adjusted FFO SourceFull year 2026$199 million to $205 millionRaised from $187 million to $199 million
Adjusted FFO per diluted share SourceFull year 2026$2.08 to $2.14Raised from $1.96 to $2.08
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026$70 million to $75 millionNarrowed, top end cut from $70 million to $80 million
General and administrative expense, excluding non-cash share-based compensation SourceFull year 2026approximately $26 millionRaised from approximately $25 million
Interest expense, excluding non-cash loan related costs SourceFull year 2026approximately $78 millionKept
Income tax expense SourceFull year 2026approximately $1 millionLowered from approximately $2 million
Renovation disruption impact on Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted FFO SourceFull year 2026approximately $1 million negativeKept
Weighted-average diluted shares SourceFull year 202695.7 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 ranges raised for net income, Same-Property RevPAR, Same-Property Total RevPAR, Adjusted EBITDAre, Adjusted FFO and Adjusted FFO per diluted share. Source
  • Guidance raised: G&A guidance increased by $1 million to approximately $26 million, excluding non-cash share-based compensation. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Capital expenditure guidance top end lowered to $75 million from $80 million; midpoint down $2.5 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Income tax expense guidance lowered by $1 million to approximately $1 million. Source
  • Ended: Owned hotel count is 29, down from 30 in the second quarter after the July sale of Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel. Source

Quarter results and drivers

  • Net loss narrowed from year-ago: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $2.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against a net loss of $13.7 million, or $0.14, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDAre and FFO rose: Adjusted EBITDAre was $53.2 million, up 26.0%. Adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.36, up 56.5% from the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Transient and group demand drove quarter: Management attributed the quarter to group and corporate transient demand, plus more leisure demand from several large events. Source
  • Nine-month Adjusted EBITDAre up 9.2%: Nine-month net loss was $2.3 million against net income of $57.0 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDAre rose 9.2% to $212.7 million. Source

Same-property hotel performance

  • Occupancy and rate both rose: Same-Property occupancy was 70.0%, up 380 basis points, and ADR was $264.00, up 6.4%, lifting RevPAR to $184.75, up 12.5%. Source
  • Hotel margin widened 295 basis points: Same-Property Hotel EBITDA was $60.2 million, up 29.3%. The Same-Property Hotel EBITDA Margin was 22.9%. Source
  • Total RevPAR rose 12.7%: Same-Property Total RevPAR was $325.71, up 12.7% from $289.11 a year earlier. Source

“Performance exceeded our projections throughout our portfolio, driven by continued strengthening of transient demand in addition to significant growth in group demand compared to the third quarter of 2025.”

Marcel Verbaas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xenia

Revenue by department

  • Rooms revenue up 12.5%: Same-Property rooms revenue was $149.3 million, up 12.5% from $132.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Food and beverage revenue up 15.0%: Same-Property food and beverage revenue was $88.3 million, up 15.0% from $76.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Other revenue up 6.0%: Same-Property other revenues were $25.6 million, up 6.0% from $24.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Total revenues rose to $263.8 million: Total revenues were $263.8 million, against $236.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source

Segments and regions

  • Several markets led RevPAR growth: Management named Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Diego, Santa Clara, Pittsburgh, Houston, Key West and Orlando as leading RevPAR growth in the quarter. Source
  • Philadelphia RevPAR rose 34.5%: Philadelphia Same-Property RevPAR rose 34.5% to $195.92, with occupancy of 80.8% against 77.9% a year earlier. Source
  • New Orleans and San Diego gains: New Orleans Same-Property RevPAR rose 29.0% with occupancy of 43.4%. San Diego RevPAR rose 21.6%. Source
  • Savannah RevPAR declined: Savannah Same-Property RevPAR fell 3.2% and total RevPAR fell 4.6%. Charleston total RevPAR fell 4.5% against the third quarter of 2025. Source

Costs, fees and margins

  • Same-property operating costs up 8.5%: Same-Property hotel operating expenses were $203.0 million, up 8.5% from $187.1 million, while Same-Property revenues rose 12.7%. Source
  • Management fees rose to $9.1 million: Management and franchise fees were $9.1 million, against $7.4 million a year earlier. Same-Property management and franchise fees rose 23.7%. Source
  • G&A expense increased: General and administrative expenses were $10.5 million against $8.8 million. Corporate-level costs and expenses were $7.0 million against $4.6 million. Source
  • Interest expense declined: Interest expense was $20.3 million, down from $21.8 million in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • No impairment this quarter: No impairment was recorded in the quarter. Nine-month impairment and other losses of $39.3 million mainly reflect the $38.8 million Kimpton RiverPlace charge. Source

Demand and full-year guidance

  • October RevPAR up about 8%: Management estimated Same-Property RevPAR for October was up approximately 8% against October 2025, continuing the revenue growth of the first three quarters. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Midpoint of Adjusted EBITDAre guidance rose $8 million and midpoint of Adjusted FFO per share guidance rose $0.09 against prior guidance. Source
  • Transient and group demand gains: Management said performance exceeded its projections across the portfolio, with transient demand strengthening and group demand growing significantly. Source
  • Limited supply growth expected: Management said supply growth remains limited for the foreseeable future and expects demand for higher-end hotels and resorts to continue. Source

Liquidity, debt and capital returns

  • Liquidity about $661 million: Total liquidity was approximately $661 million, including cash of about $161 million and full availability on the revolving credit line. Source
  • Debt about $1.4 billion at 5.55%: Total debt was about $1.4 billion at a weighted-average rate of 5.55%, against 5.49% at June 30, 2026. Restricted cash and escrows were about $85 million. Source
  • No buybacks or ATM sales: No shares were repurchased or issued through the ATM program. $97.5 million remains under the buyback authorization and $200 million under the ATM. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.14 declared: The company declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.14 per share for stockholders of record on September 30, 2026. Source
  • February mortgage payoff named differently: A $52 million mortgage was paid off in February. The second-quarter release named Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando as the secured property; this release names Hotel Beauden, Autograph Collection. Source

Capital projects and spending

  • Capital spending $16.4 million in quarter: Portfolio improvements totaled $16.4 million in the quarter and $47.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. Source
  • Monte Vista and T. Cook's completed: Guest room and corridor renovation at the 68-room Monte Vista Building, and the T. Cook's restaurant renovation at Royal Palms, were completed in the quarter. Source
  • Mechanical upgrades at nine hotels: Mechanical system and infrastructure upgrades were performed or planned at nine hotels, with completion expected in 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 November 2026

  • Andaz Napa renovation starts December: The first of two phases of the Andaz Napa guest room and corridor renovation is on track to begin in early December. Source
  • Ritz-Carlton Denver renovation starts December: Renovation of guest rooms, corridors and meeting space at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is on track to begin in early December. Source
  • Sale proceeds for general corporate use: Net proceeds from the July sale of Kimpton RiverPlace will go to general corporate purposes, which may include debt repayments, acquisitions, or share repurchases. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Same-Property occupancy Source70.0%
Same-Property ADR Source$264.00
Same-Property RevPAR Source$184.75
Same-Property Total RevPAR Source$325.71
Hotels owned Source29
Rooms owned Source8,783

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said the guidance range reflects limited visibility in forecasting due to continued macroeconomic uncertainty. Source
  • Operational: Costs of operator transitions and the renaming of four hotels were treated as non-recurring and excluded from the Adjusted measures. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said quarter performance exceeded its projections throughout the portfolio. Source
  • Met: The second-quarter release said the Monte Vista and T. Cook's work would take place in the third quarter; the third-quarter release reports both completed. Source
  • On track: The second-quarter release said the Andaz Napa renovation was on track for the fourth quarter; the third-quarter release says early December. Source
  • On track: The second-quarter release said the Ritz-Carlton, Denver renovation was on track for the fourth quarter; the third-quarter release says early December. Source
  • Not stated: Upgrades now cover nine hotels, up from eight in the second quarter; management expects completion in 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Upgrades at three hotels are expected in 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027, based on hotel occupancy. 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.