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Sep 30, 2024
Sunstone Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Sunstone's third quarter results were reported, showing a decrease in net income and adjusted EBITDAre, but urban and convention hotels performed well.
Key Takeaways
Sunstone Hotel Investors reported a net income of $3.2 million and an adjusted EBITDAre of $53.6 million for Q3 2024. Comparable RevPAR decreased by 1.3%, but when excluding The Confidante Miami Beach and Hilton San Diego Bayfront, RevPAR increased by 2.4%.
Net income was $3.2 million, down from $15.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Comparable RevPAR decreased by 1.3% to $207.56.
Adjusted EBITDAre decreased by 15.9% to $53.6 million.
The company repurchased 2,329,574 shares of its common stock at an average price of $9.79 per share since the start of Q3 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Sunstone provided updated full year 2024 guidance, impacted by labor activity at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, severe weather in Florida, and a slower recovery in Maui.
Positive Outlook
- Full year interest income is expected to be approximately $12 million.
- Full year corporate overhead expense is expected to decrease by $0.5 million.
- The Confidante Miami Beach is expected to reopen as Andaz Miami Beach in February 2025.
- The resort is anticipated to generate a smaller EBITDAre loss of approximately $2 million to $3 million in 2024.
- Company remains well positioned to drive incremental earnings from recent brand conversions.
Challenges Ahead
- Labor activity at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront has led to incremental earnings disruption.
- Severe weather impacted the state of Florida.
- There was a slower than anticipated recovery in Maui.
- Total Portfolio RevPAR Growth is expected to be between -3.25% to -1.75%.
- Adjusted EBITDAre is expected to be between $220 million to $230 million.