Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ( (WH) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Wyndham Hotels & Resorts presented to its investors.
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company, operating approximately 9,300 hotels across over 95 countries, with a focus on the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a strong fourth quarter for 2024, highlighted by record annual openings and system growth, alongside an 8% increase in its quarterly dividend. The company’s global RevPAR increased by 5% compared to the previous year, and system-wide rooms grew by 4% year-over-year.
Key financial metrics showed an 80% increase in fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share and a 9% rise in adjusted EBITDA. The company opened a record 68,700 rooms globally and expanded its development pipeline to a record 252,000 rooms, a 5% increase year-over-year.
In 2024, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts returned $430 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, reflecting strong financial health and commitment to shareholder value. The company achieved a net debt leverage ratio of 3.4x, maintaining financial stability.
Looking ahead to 2025, Wyndham forecasts continued growth with an expected year-over-year rooms growth rate of 3.6% to 4.6% and global RevPAR growth of 2% to 3%. The company aims to drive further value creation through its asset-light model and strong brand demand, both domestically and internationally.
