Why Hyatt Hotels Shares Are Gaining Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) shares surged after reporting Q4 earnings and revenue that beat analyst expectations. Adjusted EPS was 64 cents, surpassing the forecast of 39 cents, with revenue at $1.66 billion against the expected $1.61 billion. The company saw a 9.1% increase in system-wide RevPAR and a 5.9% increase in owned and leased hotels RevPAR, attributed to recovery in Greater China and stronger U.S. group demand. Hyatt added 29 new hotels to its portfolio, including six in Greater China through a strategic relationship. The company forecasts a 3% to 5% growth in FY24 system-wide RevPAR and a net room growth of 5.5% to 6%. FY24 net income is expected to be around $560 million, with adjusted EBITDA between $1.175 billion and $1.225 billion. Shares rose 8.84% to $147.52.
February 23, 2024 | 4:21 pm
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported strong Q4 earnings and revenue, surpassing analyst expectations, with significant growth in RevPAR and strategic hotel additions. The company's optimistic FY24 outlook includes expected RevPAR growth and net income projections.
Hyatt's Q4 performance exceeded expectations with higher earnings and revenue, driven by recovery in key markets and strategic expansions. The positive FY24 outlook and strong financial projections contribute to a bullish short-term sentiment for Hyatt's stock.
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