Hyatt completes acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Hyatt's Acquisition: Hyatt Hotels has completed the acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts, adding 15 all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica to its portfolio, including properties like Secrets La Romana and Dreams Rose Hall.
Financial Advisors: BDT & MSD Partners served as lead financial advisor for Hyatt during this transaction, with Berkadia as the real estate advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP providing legal advice.
Analyst Views on H
Wall Street analysts forecast H stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for H is 169.70 USD with a low forecast of 154.00 USD and a high forecast of 203.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 169.710
Low
154.00
Averages
169.70
High
203.00
Current: 169.710
Low
154.00
Averages
169.70
High
203.00
About H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company. The Company’s portfolio includes more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 82 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt, Alila, Miraval, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz, Thompson Hotels, The Standard, Dream Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas, JdV by Hyatt, Bunkhouse Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Destination by Hyatt, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Vacation Club, and Hyatt, and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt and Unscripted by Hyatt.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
