Sequential RevPAR Improvement and Market Share Gains
Fourth quarter RevPAR trends improved sequentially by over 200 basis points (CFO cited 240 bps), and the company's RevPAR index improved by 220 bps to an index of 117, indicating market-share gains and outperformance vs. competitive set.
Strong Performance in Key Markets
Several core markets showed outsized performance in Q4: San Francisco RevPAR +40%+ year-over-year, Orlando RevPAR +9% (benefitting from Epic Universe), South Florida RevPAR +4%, and Nashville strong on sports/group demand.
Non-Rooms Revenue Growth
Non-rooms revenue increased 9% in Q4 and 5% for full year 2025 (pro forma), driven by food & beverage, marketplace sales, parking, and resort/amenity fees; Oceanside Fort Lauderdale Beach delivered Q4 total revenue +39% and gross operating profit +53%.
Improved Operating Profitability and Expense Management
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $39.7 million and adjusted FFO was $22.3 million ($0.18/share). Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $174.8 million and adjusted FFO $0.85/share. Pro forma operating expenses rose only ~2% YoY due to wage management, reduced contract labor and improved retention.
Labor and Productivity Improvements
Contract labor declined nearly 9% year-over-year and now represents <10% of total labor costs; employee turnover declined ~24% vs. year-end 2024, contributing to higher productivity and lower training costs.
Disciplined Capital Recycling and Portfolio Optimization
Since 2023, Summit sold 13 noncore hotels generating ~ $200 million gross proceeds and removed nearly $60 million of anticipated capex; in Q4/Q4-subsequent sales produced $39M (2 hotels) plus a $12.3M sale (Longview) and blended yields/cap rates of ~4.3% and 6.7% respectively on recent dispositions.
Stronger Balance Sheet and Liquidity Position
Company drew $275M delayed-draw term loan to retire $288M convertible notes; pro forma no debt maturities until 2028, average interest rate ~5.5%, average maturity nearly 4 years, approximately 50% of pro rata debt fixed (over 60% fixed including preferred).
Capital Expenditure Discipline and Guidance
2025 consolidated capex was ~$75M ($63M pro rata); three-year consolidated capex >$250M; 2026 pro rata capex guidance $55M–$65M, signaling a more sustainable run-rate post-pandemic catch-up spend.
2026 Outlook and Event Tailwinds
Management guided 2026 RevPAR flat to +3%, adjusted EBITDA $167M–$181M and adjusted FFO $0.73–$0.85/share, and expects the FIFA World Cup exposure (6 host markets, ~60% of domestic matches) to add ~50–75 bps to full-year RevPAR, plus favorable convention/event calendars in select markets.
Shareholder Return and Capital Allocation
Board declared quarterly common dividend of $0.08/share (annualized $0.32) yielding ~7.7%; management emphasizes balancing dividends, portfolio investment, deleveraging and liquidity.