Park Hotels & Resorts sees FY25 adjusted FFO $1.90-$2.20, consensus $2.21
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 19 2025
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Revenue Performance Forecast: The forecast for FY25 indicates that comparable Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) is expected to remain flat or increase by up to 3% compared to the previous year.
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Analyst Views on PK
Wall Street analysts forecast PK stock price to rise
7 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 10.900
Low
10.50
Averages
11.93
High
14.00
Current: 10.900
Low
10.50
Averages
11.93
High
14.00
About PK
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. is a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) with a portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its portfolio consists of approximately 34 hotels and resorts with 23,000 rooms, located in the United States. It operates the business through three operating segments, which include Core hotels, consolidated Non-Core hotels and unconsolidated hotels. Its Core hotels are located in urban and convention areas, such as New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Boston, New Orleans and Denver; and premier resorts in leisure destinations, including Hawaii, Orlando, Key West and Miami Beach; as well as hotels in select airport and suburban locations. Its Core Hotels include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Regency, Signia by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Marriott Tribute Portfolio and JW Marriott. Its Non-Core Hotels include Marriott, Marriott Tribute Portfolio and Embassy Suites by Hilton.
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.
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- Significant Revenue Growth: Total hotel revenues reached $591 million in Q1, up nearly 2%, while adjusted hotel EBITDA was $152 million, implying an EBITDA margin of approximately 26%, reflecting effective cost control and revenue management strategies.
- Strong Asset Performance: Orlando's RevPAR grew about 16%, and Casa Marina in Key West exceeded EBITDA projections by 14%, enhancing the company's overall financial health and competitive positioning in a challenging market.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: Management raised the 2026 RevPAR growth forecast to a range of 0.5%-2.5% and increased adjusted EBITDA guidance by $7 million, demonstrating confidence in market demand recovery while actively addressing macroeconomic risks.
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- Asset Disposition Progress: The company sold the 396-room Hilton Seattle Airport Hotel for $18 million, with total non-core asset sales reaching $31 million for the year, demonstrating significant progress in reducing non-core asset exposure.
- Upgraded Financial Outlook: Management raised the 2026 RevPAR growth guidance to a range of 0.5% to 2.5%, while adjusted EBITDA expectations were increased to $587 million to $617 million, reflecting a positive outlook for future performance.
- Strong Liquidity Position: As of the end of Q1, the company reported approximately $2 billion in liquidity, ensuring its ability to continue investing and operating amid uncertain market conditions.
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Barclays Cuts Weight: Barclays has reduced the equal weight rating for Park Hotels & Resorts, indicating a shift in investment strategy.
Target Price Adjustment: The target price for Park Hotels & Resorts has been lowered from $13 to $9, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's performance.
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- Healthcare REIT Concerns: Medical Properties Trust (MPT) has the highest short interest at 23.82%, indicating significant investor apprehension that could hinder its future financing and market performance.
- Worries in Hospitality and Office Spaces: Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) and SL Green Realty (SLG) exhibit short interests of 18.10% and 15.44%, respectively, reflecting market concerns over weak demand in hotels and office spaces, potentially leading to declining rents and asset values.
- Low Short Interest in Large Firms: CBRE Group (CBRE), Prologis (PLD), and American Tower (AMT) show short interests close to 1%, suggesting that these larger firms are favored by investors due to their scale and diversification, indicating relative market stability.
- Mid-Cap Short Interest Trends: Among mid- to mega-cap real estate stocks, Acadia Realty Trust (AKR) and Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) have short interests of 14.60% and 13.31%, respectively, signaling cautious market sentiment regarding their future growth potential.
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