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- **Revenue Beat**: Comparable hotel total RevPAR growth of 80 bps YoY, driven by resort transient demand (Maui +20%). 2025 RevPAR guidance raised to 3%.
- **Margin Recovery**: 2025 EBITDA margin expected to improve 20 bps to 28.8%, offsetting wage pressures.
- **Strategic Investments**: $280M-$295M in 2025 renovations (Hyatt/Marriott programs) targeting mid-teens returns. Sold assets at 12.7x EBITDA, vs. 9.4x company multiple.
- **2026 Momentum**: Group revenue pace up 5% YoY, with San Francisco (+20%), New York (+8%), and Maui (+13%). World Cup and Super Bowl events to boost 10 markets.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: 2.8x leverage, $2.2B liquidity, and Baa2 rating support capital allocation flexibility.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Comparable hotel total RevPAR increased by 80 basis points YoY, driven by short-term transient demand and rate growth, particularly in resorts like Maui (20% RevPAR growth). Transient revenue grew 2%, with double-digit growth at resorts.
- **Expense Management**: Comparable hotel EBITDA margin declined 50 bps YoY to 23.9% due to wage and benefit increases, but long-term investments (e.g., Hyatt and Marriott renovations) are expected to yield mid-teens cash-on-cash returns.
- **Strategic Investments**: Completed 65% of Hyatt Transformational Capital Program under budget; announced 4 new Marriott renovations with $22M in operating profit guarantees. 2025 capital expenditures guidance is $605M-$640M, including $280M-$295M for redevelopments.
- **Outperformance**: Raised 2025 comparable hotel RevPAR guidance to 3% (from 1.5%) and adjusted EBITDAre to $1.73B, up $25M YoY. Maui's 2026 group revenue pace is up 13%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Financial Results**: Q3 2025 adjusted EBITDAre of $319M (-3.3% YoY), adjusted FFO per share of $0.35 (-2.8% YoY). Year-to-date EBITDAre up 2.2% YoY. Received $5M in hurricane business interruption proceeds, total 2025 proceeds $24M.
- **Margins and Costs**: EBITDA margin decline driven by wage growth, but 2025 EBITDA margin expected to improve 20 bps to 28.8%. 2025 FFO guidance includes $16M from Four Seasons condo sales and $6M from Don CeSar.
- **Balance Sheet**: $2.2B liquidity, 2.8x leverage ratio, and Baa2 credit rating. No stock buybacks in Q3 due to higher returns from asset investments.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Asset Trading Strategy**: Sold Washington Marriott Metro Center at 12.7x EBITDA, highlighting ability to execute accretive dispositions. No immediate plans for acquisitions, focusing on portfolio reinvestment.
- **Group Booking Momentum**: 2026 group revenue pace up 5% YoY, with San Francisco (+20%), New York (+8%), and Maui (+13%) leading. Banquet and catering contribution per group room night up mid-single digits.
- **Wage Outlook**: 2025 wage growth ~6%, expected to moderate in 2026. New York labor contract renegotiations in mid-2026.
- **2026 Outlook**: Maui recovery, World Cup events in 10 markets, and Hyatt/Marriott renovations driving RevPAR index gains of 3-5 points. Q4 2025 RevPAR growth expected at low single digits, with October up 5.5%.


Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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