The chart below shows how DRH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DRH sees a +1.07% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.25% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.58%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
RevPAR Performance Improvement: 1. RevPAR Growth: Comparable RevPAR increased by 2.8% over 2023, outperforming the previous quarter by 60 basis points, indicating strong demand in the hospitality sector.
Group Revenue Increase: 2. Group Revenue Surge: Group revenues rose by 15.7% compared to 2023, driven by an 8.8% increase in rates and a 6.3% increase in room nights sold, showcasing robust group demand.
EBITDA Growth and Efficiency: 3. Strong EBITDA Performance: Comparable hotel adjusted EBITDA reached $82.3 million, reflecting a 2.2% growth over 2023, demonstrating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
Share Repurchase Activity: 4. Share Repurchase Program: The company repurchased 700,000 shares at an average price of $8.14 per share during the quarter, totaling 3.1 million shares repurchased to date, which reflects confidence in the company's value.
Capital Expenditure Reduction: 5. Capital Expenditure Efficiency: The company reduced its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $85 million, down from $90-$100 million, indicating improved capital allocation and cost management strategies.
Negative
Resort RevPAR Decline: 1. Decline in Resort RevPAR: Comparable RevPAR at resorts decreased by 80 basis points from 2023, significantly impacted by a 35 basis point headwind from Hurricane Helene, which translated to an 86 basis point reduction in total RevPAR growth.
Declining Urban Hotel Demand: 2. Weakening Transient Demand: Weekend transient occupancy in urban hotels fell by 3% in the third quarter, indicating a concerning trend in demand that could affect future revenue.
Capital Expenditure Reduction: 3. Reduced Capital Expenditure Guidance: The company lowered its full-year capital expenditure guidance to $85 million from a previous range of $90 million to $100 million, reflecting a reassessment of project scopes and cost savings.
RevPAR Growth Guidance Adjustment: 4. Tightened RevPAR Growth Guidance: The company narrowed its guidance for comparable RevPAR growth to a range of 1.5% to 2%, down from a previous range of 1.5% to 3%, indicating a more cautious outlook for revenue growth.
Group Booking Decline: 5. Group Booking Pace Decline: Group booking pace for 2025 is down over 3% compared to the same time last year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining group revenue levels moving forward.
DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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