Nov 4, 2026, 4:21 PM ETReal Estate
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Comparable RevPAR was $201.02 for the quarter, an 8.4% increase year-over-year (YoY); Core RevPAR was $213.66, an 8.1% YoY increase.
- Net loss was $(15) million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $(14) million in the prior year period; Net loss attributable to stockholders was $(18) million versus $(16) million in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $135 million, a 4.0% increase YoY; Comparable Hotel Adjusted EBITDA was $146 million, a 7.7% YoY increase.
- Diluted loss per share was $(0.10); Diluted Adjusted FFO per share was $0.39, an 11.2% increase YoY.
- Total revenues were $602 million for the quarter, down 1.2% from $610 million in the prior year; Operating income was $38 million, a 35.0% decrease from $59 million in the prior year.
- Operating income margin was 6.4% for the quarter, down from 9.7% in the prior year.
- Net Debt was approximately $3.7 billion as of September 30, 2026; Total debt outstanding was $3.923 billion.
- Liquidity was approximately $1.3 billion, including $1 billion of available capacity under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Park raised its full-year 2026 Comparable RevPAR outlook to a range of $205 to $206, up from the previous range of $198 to $201.
- Full-year 2026 Comparable RevPAR growth vs. 2025 is now expected to be 5.5% to 6.0%, up from 3.0% to 4.5%.
- Full-year 2026 Net income is now expected to be $70 million to $80 million, down from the previous $78 million to $98 million.
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be $635 million to $645 million, up from $617 million to $637 million.
- Full-year 2026 Adjusted FFO per share is now expected to be $2.00 to $2.05, up from $1.90 to $2.00.
- Q4 2026 Comparable RevPAR is expected to increase 5.5% to 7.5% YoY.
- Preliminary October Comparable RevPAR increased nearly 11% YoY.
- Core Group Revenue Pace for 2027 increased nearly 6% compared to 2026 bookings at the end of September 2025; average Core group rates for 2027 are projected to increase nearly 4%.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Group rooms revenue increased over 18% YoY; higher-rated leisure travel also supported performance.
- Hawaii hotels delivered outstanding results: Hilton Waikoloa Village RevPAR increased 20% and Hilton Hawaiian Village RevPAR increased 5% YoY, despite a nearly 280-basis point impact from recent storms.
- Strategic capital investments drove growth: Casa Marina Key West RevPAR increased over 17% and Waldorf Astoria Orlando RevPAR increased over 16% YoY.
- The Royal Palm South Beach Miami reopened in July 2026 following a $110+ million renovation; it is expected to add at least 200 basis points to Comparable RevPAR growth and double EBITDA upon stabilization.
- Renovation commenced in August 2026 on the Ali'i Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, a $100+ million project.
- Hilton New Orleans Riverside is completing its third and final phase of guestroom renovations in Q4 2026, with total investment across three phases at approximately $80 million.
- Washington, D.C. and Boston hotels produced double-digit RevPAR growth driven by government-related demand and high-profile events.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- Demand strength was observed across both group and leisure segments.
- The Royal Palm renovation is expected to be a positive tailwind for the portfolio in 2027.
- The company remains focused on elevating portfolio quality through strategic capital investments and dispositions.
Risks and Challenges
- Recent storms in Hawaii impacted combined RevPAR growth by nearly 280 basis points.
- Hotel operating expenses increased 5% YoY, driven by higher variable costs, wage pressures, and utility costs.
- Food and beverage revenue increased only 2% YoY due to lower out-of-room spend from in-house groups and lower cancellation/attrition fees.
- Outlook is subject to macroeconomic uncertainties including inflation, interest rate changes, potential economic recession, trade policy changes, tariffs, foreign conflicts, and government shutdowns.
- Disposition timing for three Non-Core hotels (Hilton Salt Lake City Center, DoubleTree Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley, DoubleTree Hotel Durango) is undetermined due to ongoing litigation.
Management Commentary and Tone
- Chairman and CEO Thomas J. Baltimore, Jr. expressed pleasure with the results, citing continued strength in group and leisure demand.
- Management stated the company is "laser-focused on further elevating the quality of our portfolio" and is "well-positioned to continue executing on our strategic priorities."
- Management highlighted the successful repayment of the $1.275 billion HHV Mortgage Loan and the extension of the debt maturity profile as key financial flexibility achievements.
Other Key Points
- Dividends: Paid a third-quarter cash dividend of $0.25 per share; declared a fourth-quarter cash dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid January 15, 2027. The annualized yield is approximately 6%.
- Non-Core Dispositions: Sold the Hilton Short Hills (Q3 2026) for $12 million and The Wade (Q4 2026) for $19 million. Exited two Non-Core hotels since Q2 2026 for gross proceeds of approximately $31 million.
- Debt Refinancing: Drew remaining $600 million from the 2025 Delayed Draw Term Loan and $700 million from the Bonnet Creek Mortgage Loan to fully repay the $1.275 billion HHV Mortgage Loan maturing November 1, 2026.
- Capital Expenditures: Spent $57 million on capital improvements in Q3 2026; expects to spend between $270 million and $280 million in 2026.
- Sustainability: Achieved LEED Silver Certifications for the Rainbow Tower and Palace Tower at Hilton Hawaiian Village; two hotels earned ENERGY STAR certifications; six properties achieved Green Key Global certifications.
- Portfolio: Portfolio consists of 29 premium-branded hotels and resorts with approximately 21,000 rooms.
- Recognition: Named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 (sixth time) and one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2026 by Newsweek.