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Mar 31, 2024
Host Hotels Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Host Hotels & Resorts reported first quarter results, which included comparable hotel Total RevPAR growth and the acquisition of two Nashville hotels.
Key Takeaways
Host Hotels & Resorts reported a mixed first quarter, with comparable hotel Total RevPAR growth of 0.5% driven by banquet revenues and improvements in group business. Net income declined by 6.5% to $272 million, while Adjusted EBITDAre improved by 8.8% to $483 million. The company also acquired the 1 Hotel Nashville and Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown.
Comparable hotel Total RevPAR increased by 0.5% compared to the first quarter of 2023, driven by strong group business and food and beverage revenues.
Comparable hotel RevPAR decreased by 1.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023, impacted by Maui wildfires, weather, and renovation delays.
Net income was $272 million, a 6.5% decrease compared to the first quarter of 2023, while Adjusted EBITDAre increased by 8.8% to $483 million.
The company acquired the 1 Hotel Nashville and Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown for $530 million.
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The company anticipates steady demand in travel and low supply growth for 2024. Growth in the first half of 2024 is expected to be flat to low single-digits, while the second half of the year is expected to have stronger year-over-year improvements.
Positive Outlook
- Steady demand in travel and low supply growth are expected.
- Continued improvement in group business is anticipated.
- A gradual recovery in business transient demand is expected.
- Second half of the year is expected to have stronger year-over-year improvements due to better group booking pace.
- Less renovation disruption compared to the second half of 2023 is anticipated.
Challenges Ahead
- Softer short term leisure transient demand is expected.
- The evolution of demand on Maui as the island recovers from the recent wildfires will impact results.
- Operating profit margin in 2024 is expected to increase slightly to 2023.
- Comparable hotel EBITDA margins are expected to decline compared to 2023, due to the impacts from the Maui wildfires.
- Continued growth in wages, real estate taxes and insurance is expected.