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Dec 31, 2021
Host Hotels Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Host Hotels' Q4 2021 earnings were reported, showing strong sequential operating improvements and strategic capital allocation through acquisitions and dispositions.
Key Takeaways
Host Hotels & Resorts reported a strong finish to 2021, with RevPAR increasing by 13% over the prior quarter to $148.46. The company executed its capital allocation strategy by acquiring $1.6 billion in assets and disposing of $1 billion since the start of 2021. A quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share was reinstated, reflecting optimism about the future of travel.
RevPAR reached $148.46 in Q4 2021, a 13% increase from the previous quarter.
Net income was $323 million in Q4 2021, driven by a $302 million gain from asset sales and improved operations.
The company acquired The Alida, Savannah and the Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, adding to $1.6 billion in acquisitions for 2021.
Host Hotels disposed of seven hotels for nearly $1 billion during the quarter and subsequent to year end.
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Forward Guidance
Due to global economic uncertainty created by COVID-19, Host Hotels cannot provide specific guidance for its operations. January 2022 operations were negatively affected by the Omicron variant, but February trends indicate a return to the positive trajectory experienced in the second half of 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Continued recovery within the lodging industry is expected to be driven by the strength of the economy.
- Increased consumer confidence that the risks associated with travelling and contracting COVID-19 have been significantly reduced is anticipated.
- Return of business and group customers is expected to contribute to recovery.
- Trends in February indicate a return to the positive trajectory of recovery experienced in the second half of 2021.
- Company maintains a robust balance sheet.
Challenges Ahead
- Global economic uncertainty created by COVID-19 impacts the travel, airline, lodging, tourism, and event industries.
- Operations in January 2022 declined compared to the fourth quarter results due to the increase in COVID-19 cases from the Omicron variant.
- The company cannot fully estimate the effect of COVID-19 or its variants on its operations.
- Company is not providing guidance on operations at this time.
- Global economic uncertainty created by COVID-19 impacts the travel, airline, lodging, tourism, and event industries.