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Sep 30, 2023

Sunstone Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Sunstone's results for Q3 2023 were announced, with earnings exceeding the high-end of guidance despite challenges from the Maui fires, and urban and convention assets performing strongly amidst moderating leisure demand.

Key Takeaways

Sunstone Hotel Investors reported a net income of $15.6 million for Q3 2023, with comparable RevPAR at $222.54. Adjusted EBITDAre decreased slightly to $63.7 million, and adjusted FFO per diluted share was $0.23. The company also sold Boston Park Plaza for $370 million and reinvested in The Westin Washington, DC Downtown.

Net income reached $15.6 million, a decrease compared to $20.5 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

Comparable RevPAR was $222.54, consistent with the prior year, with urban and convention hotels showing a 7.4% increase.

Adjusted EBITDAre stood at $63.7 million, slightly down by 0.2% from the previous year.

Adjusted FFO attributable to common stockholders per diluted share decreased by 4.2% to $0.23.

Total Revenue
$248M
Previous year: $244M
+1.4%
EPS
$0.23
Previous year: $0.24
-4.2%
RevPAR
222.54%
Previous year: 222.5%
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$117M
Previous year: $111M
+5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$114M
Previous year: $118M
-3.2%
Free Cash Flow
$37M
Total Assets
$3.09B
Previous year: $3.11B
-0.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2023, Sunstone Hotel Investors anticipates a net income between $125 million and $130 million and Adjusted EBITDAre between $48 million and $53 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Income: $125 to $130 million
  • Adjusted EBITDAre: $48 to $53 million
  • Adjusted FFO Attributable to Common Stockholders: $30 to $35 million
  • Adjusted FFO Attributable to Common Stockholders per Diluted Share: $0.14 to $0.17
  • Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: 205,500,000

Challenges Ahead

  • Total Portfolio RevPAR Growth: -3.0% to -6.0%
  • Total Portfolio RevPAR Growth, excluding The Confidante Miami Beach: -0.5% to -3.5%
  • Reduction of $2 to $3 million in expected EBITDAre due to disruption in demand at Wailea Beach Resort and the sale of Boston Park Plaza.
  • Total Adjusted EBITDAre displacement of approximately $12 million to $13 million in connection with planned capital investments.
  • Interest expense of approximately $49 million to $50 million, including $3 million in amortization of deferred financing costs and $3 million of noncash benefit from interest on derivatives.