The chart below shows how PLYA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PLYA sees a +0.90% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.26% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.05%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Owned Resort EBITDA Growth: 1. Strong Owned Resort EBITDA: Playa's owned resort EBITDA reached $36.6 million in Q3 2024, benefiting from $700,000 in business interruption insurance proceeds, showcasing resilience despite challenges.
Fee Income Increase: 2. Increased Fee Income: The company reported $1 million in higher fee income driven by the continued ramp of the Playa Collection, indicating strong operational performance.
Foreign Currency Benefit: 3. Favorable Foreign Currency Impact: A favorable foreign currency exchange tailwind of approximately $2.9 million positively impacted results, contributing 170 basis points to owned resort EBITDA margins.
Share Repurchase Program: 4. Significant Share Repurchases: Playa repurchased approximately $50 million worth of stock in Q3 2024, totaling around $375 million or 29% of shares outstanding since resuming the program in September 2022.
Guest Mix Enhancement: 5. Improving Customer Mix: The company saw a meaningful improvement in its guest mix, with European and South American guests at approximately 175% to 200% of pre-pandemic levels, enhancing revenue potential.
Negative
EBITDA Decline Analysis: 1. Significant EBITDA Decline: Underlying owned resort EBITDA growth was down approximately 36% in Q3 2024 for the total portfolio, and down approximately 39% for the legacy portfolio, primarily due to Hurricane Barrel and construction disruptions.
Occupancy Rate Decline: 2. Occupancy Rate Drop: Occupancy declined 270 basis points year-over-year in Q3 2024, leading to a currency-neutral margin decline of approximately 450 basis points year-over-year.
Business Interruption Decline: 3. Negative Impact from Business Interruption: Business interruption proceeds received in Q3 2024 were $700,000, down from $1 million in Q3 2023, resulting in a net headwind of approximately 10 basis points on a year-over-year basis.
MICE Business Decline: 4. Declining MICE Business: The 2025 net MICE group business on the books is approximately $45 million, reflecting a decline compared to the previous year, attributed to renovation work and the lapping of a large group buyout.
High Debt Levels: 5. High Leverage Ratio: The company finished the quarter with a total outstanding interest-bearing debt of $1.08 billion, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 3.3 times, indicating a high level of debt relative to earnings.
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (PLYA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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