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Neutral 62 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$14.00
â–²(9.12% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/27/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: stable post‑recovery revenues and generally positive cash flow are tempered by persistent net losses and historical leverage/consistency concerns. Technicals are supportive with price above major moving averages and neutral momentum. The earnings call adds upside via constructive 2026 guidance and stronger liquidity actions, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Stable Revenue & Cash Generation
Pebblebrook’s top line has recovered and held near $1.4–$1.5B while operating and free cash flow have been generally positive since recovery. Durable cash generation supports ongoing capex, renovations, distributions and debt servicing, improving resilience across lodging cycles.
Refinancing & Liquidity Extension
The $450M term loan, restored revolver capacity and cash on hand materially extend maturities and lower interest costs. This structural refinancing reduces secured debt, increases funding optionality to address the Dec‑2026 convertible, and meaningfully improves balance‑sheet flexibility long term.
High-ROI Redevelopment Program
Consistent redevelopment returns (22%–26% cash-on-cash) and large RevPAR/EBITDA uplifts at renovated resorts demonstrate repeatable value creation. Active asset management that raises rates and demand can sustainably expand margins and free cash flow without relying solely on marketwide RevPAR gains.
Negative Factors
Recurring Net Losses
Despite stable revenues and positive cash flow, recurring net losses have persisted, producing negative ROE and limiting retained earnings. Ongoing accounting losses constrain long‑term profitability metrics, reduce earnings buffers for downturns, and can limit flexibility in capital allocation over time.
Elevated Leverage History & Near-Term Maturity
Historically meaningful leverage for a cyclical lodging REIT raises refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity. Although recent refinancing improves optics, the concentrated $350M convertible maturity in Dec‑2026 remains a structural refinancing risk that could pressure liquidity or increase funding costs if conditions deteriorate.
Concentration & Demand Volatility
Exposure to government, group and specific urban markets creates recurring volatility: policy events, regional incidents and weather have materially impacted RevPAR and group bookings. This demand concentration increases earnings cyclicality and makes revenue and margin projections less predictable over multi‑quarter horizons.

Pebblebrook Hotel (PEB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Pebblebrook Hotel Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionPebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) and the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels in the United States. The Company owns 53 hotels, totaling approximately 13,200 guestrooms across 14 urban and resort markets, with a focus on the west coast gateway cities.
How the Company Makes MoneyPebblebrook Hotel Trust generates revenue primarily through the operation of its hotel properties, which include room rentals, food and beverage services, and ancillary offerings such as meeting and event spaces. The company's key revenue streams stem from its rental income derived from guests staying at its hotels, as well as income from on-site restaurants, bars, and event services. Additionally, Pebblebrook may earn management fees from its properties and benefit from partnerships with hotel management companies that operate the hotels on its behalf. The company's revenue can also be influenced by factors such as occupancy rates, average daily rates (ADR), and seasonal demand, as well as its strategic acquisitions and asset management practices that enhance property values and operational efficiency.

Pebblebrook Hotel Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive tone driven by better-than-expected Q4 operating results, meaningful FFO and EBITDA improvements, strong recovery in key markets (notably San Francisco) and successful capital allocation actions (dispositions, repurchases, refinancing) that materially bolster liquidity and lower interest costs. The team acknowledged localized and transitory headwinds — government shutdown impacts, market-specific disruptions (L.A., D.C.), ADR pressure and weather volatility — and provided conservative but constructive 2026 guidance with early-year momentum. Overall, the highlights (operational outperformance, redevelopment upside, balance sheet actions) outweigh the lowlights, supporting an optimistic view for 2026 while recognizing policy and weather risks.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Stronger-than-expected Q4 Operating Performance
Same-property total RevPAR +2.9% in Q4; same-property hotel EBITDA +3.9% to $64.6M (about $2.2M above midpoint); adjusted EBITDA +11.1% to $69.7M (~$6M above midpoint).
Material FFO per Share Improvement
Adjusted FFO per share of $0.27 in Q4, $0.05 above the outlook midpoint and up $0.07 (35%) versus Q4 2024, aided by buybacks and stronger results.
Resort Redevelopment Ramp and Strong Returns
Resort occupancy +~160 bps in Q4; resort total RevPAR +4.9% and same-property resort EBITDA +17.4% in Q4. Newport Harbor Island Resort (first full year post-redevelopment): total RevPAR +38.5% and EBITDA increased by $9.3M to $17.7M. Recent redevelopment projects showing cash-on-cash ROI of 22%–26% (average program ~16%–17%).
San Francisco Recovery Driving Portfolio Outperformance
San Francisco Q4 total RevPAR up >32%; full-year total RevPAR +15.1% and RevPAR +17.5%; San Francisco hotel EBITDA +58.5%. San Francisco Jan RevPAR +12.2% and Feb on pace for a 65%+ RevPAR increase (Super Bowl benefit).
Non-Room Spend and Revenue Mix Strength
Out-of-room (non-room) RevPAR +5.5% in Q4, driving total RevPAR growth; transient room nights +5.9% in Q4 while group softness was limited and being managed via revenue strategies.
Capital Allocation and Liquidity Actions
2025 capex $74.6M; 2026 capex guidance $65M–$75M (normalized lower run rate). Completed two dispositions in Q4 for gross proceeds >$116M; repurchased ~6.3M common shares for $71.3M (avg $11.37) and retired $13.3M preferred at a 24% discount. Closed a $450M senior unsecured term loan due 2031, repaid legacy loan, yielding $150M cash and ~ $640M revolver capacity; weighted average interest cost 4.1% (lowest in sector).
Improved Cost Discipline and Corporate Efficiency
Full-year same-property expenses rose 3%; excluding last year's tax/other credits expense growth 2.2% with cost per occupied room flat. Corporate staffing reduced ~10% YoY and expected modest decline in run-rate corporate cash G&A in 2026.
Constructive 2026 Near-Term Outlook and Early Momentum
Q1 guidance: RevPAR +7.5%–9% and total RevPAR +6%–7.5%; company pacing ahead by ~$21M (2.4%) for the year as of end of January; full-year guidance (conservative) RevPAR +2%–4% and total RevPAR +2.25%–4.25% with same-property EBITDA +2.1%–6%.
Negative Updates
Government Shutdown and Policy-Driven Demand Disruption
Government shutdown and related travel freezes materially disrupted demand in 2025, weighing on group and government-related segments (notably impacting Washington, D.C. and San Diego).
Market-Specific Disruptions (L.A., D.C., San Diego)
Los Angeles (impacted by fires) and Washington, D.C. (government-related softness) materially depressed headline portfolio performance; excluding L.A. and D.C., Q4 total RevPAR would have been stronger (ex-LA & DC total RevPAR +4.2% vs company total +2.9%).
ADR Compression in Q4
Same-property occupancy +190 bps in Q4 but ADR declined 1.6%, yielding only a 1.2% room RevPAR increase (company prioritized occupancy-led revenue mix to capture ancillary spend).
Group Demand Still Muted / Government-Impacted Attrition
Group occupancy declined slightly in Q4 due primarily to lower attendance and cancellations from government and government-impacted segments; group room nights pacing down ~0.6% while transient remains the primary driver (+11.6% transient room nights in pacing metrics).
Weather-Related Volatility
Winter storms (Fern and Hernando) disrupted travel in late January and February, depressing near-term monthly results (company noted Jan RevPAR would have been ~7% without the storm).
Near-Term Debt Maturity and Convertible Note Exposure
A remaining $350M of convertible notes due December 2026 represents a near-term liability to address, though the company states it has a clear path (liquidity, dispositions, term loan) to fully fund maturities.
Company Guidance
Pebblebrook's 2026 guidance frames a cautious but constructive outlook: full‑year RevPAR growth of 2.0%–4.0% (total RevPAR 2.25%–4.25%) with same‑property EBITDA up 2.1%–6.0% (midpoint 4.0%); Q1 RevPAR is guided to +7.5%–9.0% (total RevPAR +6.0%–7.5%) after January RevPAR +4.6% (nearly +7% ex‑Winter Storm Fern), February pacing 15%+, and a year‑to‑date combined group/transient pace ahead $21M (2.4%) including an $8.1M January pickup. Management expects 2026 capital expenditures of $65M–$75M (vs. $74.6M in 2025), a modest decline in run‑rate corporate cash G&A, higher free cash flow from lower capex and operating efficiencies, LaPlaya hotel EBITDA of $28M–$30M (after $12.7M BI proceeds in 2025, $3.1M in Q4), and ongoing balance‑sheet optionality following a $450M term loan to 2031 with ~ $150M cash and ~$640M revolver capacity while addressing $350M of convertibles due Dec‑2026.

Pebblebrook Hotel Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Revenue has largely stabilized around ~$1.4–$1.5B post‑recovery and operating/free cash flow has been generally positive, which supports financial quality. Offsetting this, profitability remains weak with recurring net losses and thin/volatile margins, and leverage has historically been meaningful with a sharp 2025 debt discontinuity that adds trajectory uncertainty.
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Revenue has rebounded sharply since 2020 and has been relatively steady at ~$1.4–$1.5B from 2022–2025, with 2025 showing an outsized jump in reported growth. Profitability remains the weak point: net income is negative in every year provided, with 2024 close to breakeven but 2025 slipping back to a larger loss and very thin EBITDA margin. Overall, the top-line recovery is a clear strength, but inconsistent operating profitability and recurring net losses weigh on the score.
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
The capital base is sizable (equity roughly $2.5–$3.3B; assets roughly $5.3–$6.3B). Leverage appears elevated in most years with debt-to-equity around ~0.85–0.96 from 2020–2024, which is meaningful for a cyclical lodging REIT, and returns on equity are negative throughout due to net losses. 2025 shows zero reported debt and a zero debt-to-equity ratio, which is a notable improvement if accurate, but it is a sharp discontinuity versus prior years and introduces data/trajectory uncertainty. Net-net: balance sheet is supported by asset scale, but leverage history and negative returns temper the strength.
Cash Flow
63
Positive
Cash generation has improved materially versus 2020, with operating cash flow positive and fairly stable from 2021–2025 and free cash flow generally positive (except 2021). However, free cash flow volatility is notable (including a large drop in 2025 versus 2024), and the relationship between cash flow and earnings is uneven given persistent net losses. Overall, cash flow is the most supportive part of the statements, but variability and the earnings drag keep the score from being higher.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.48B1.45B1.42B1.39B733.04M
Gross Profit-98.73M366.12M354.27M382.28M124.79M
EBITDA275.05M306.40M274.58M238.40M124.83M
Net Income-65.81M-4.24M-78.02M-87.17M-184.86M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets5.35B5.69B5.82B6.13B6.26B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments184.19M206.65M183.75M41.04M58.52M
Total Debt2.88B2.57B2.64B2.71B2.76B
Total Liabilities2.79B2.91B2.97B3.05B3.10B
Stockholders Equity2.47B2.70B2.76B3.00B3.16B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow249.73M275.00M236.20M162.00M-13.06M
Operating Cash Flow249.73M275.00M236.20M278.75M70.77M
Investing Cash Flow10.32M-92.83M142.02M-109.39M-81.57M
Financing Cash Flow-281.44M-158.22M-236.85M-209.34M-33.25M

Pebblebrook Hotel Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price12.83
Price Trends
50DMA
11.99
Positive
100DMA
11.45
Positive
200DMA
10.91
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.22
Negative
RSI
58.26
Neutral
STOCH
55.34
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PEB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.83 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.35, above the 50-day MA of 11.99, and above the 200-day MA of 10.91, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.22 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.26 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 55.34 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PEB.

Pebblebrook Hotel Risk Analysis

Pebblebrook Hotel disclosed 74 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Pebblebrook Hotel reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Pebblebrook Hotel Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
67
Neutral
$2.89B16.625.47%8.30%0.57%-13.58%
65
Neutral
$2.17B12.193.79%4.94%3.15%1.96%
64
Neutral
$2.06B22.826.68%5.13%0.95%-8.40%
64
Neutral
$1.76B219.390.88%3.98%3.04%-98.77%
62
Neutral
$1.46B-14.20-3.74%0.34%0.99%-360.58%
62
Neutral
$1.22B541.891.28%7.76%-0.58%-83.32%
62
Neutral
$1.41B23.724.58%3.71%4.29%141.01%
* Real Estate Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
PEB
Pebblebrook Hotel
12.83
0.60
4.86%
DRH
Diamondrock
10.04
2.06
25.80%
SHO
Sunstone Hotel
9.28
-0.88
-8.65%
RLJ
RLJ Lodging
8.02
-0.84
-9.48%
XHR
Xenia Hotels & Resorts
15.28
2.32
17.93%
APLE
Apple Hospitality REIT
12.26
-1.19
-8.87%

Pebblebrook Hotel Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Executes Major Debt Refinancing
Positive
Feb 13, 2026

On February 11 and 12, 2026, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust refinanced a significant portion of its capital structure, closing a new $450 million senior unsecured term loan and amending its existing credit agreement. The new facility refinanced a $360 million term loan, extended its maturity to February 2031, and added a $90 million delayed-draw component available through December 15, 2026.

The company also used $40 million of cash to fully repay the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort mortgage due in 2026 and completed the extension of its $650 million senior unsecured revolving credit facility, restoring full capacity and extending availability through October 2029, subject to extension options. Pricing on the term loan and revolver remained tied to SOFR with existing leverage-based margins, while elimination of a 10-basis-point credit spread adjustment lowered annual interest expense.

Following these transactions, Pebblebrook reported that about 89% of its total debt and convertible notes effectively bear fixed rates and roughly 98% is unsecured, with a weighted average interest rate near 4.4%, and it held around $150 million in cash as of February 11, 2026. The refinancing materially extends the company’s debt maturity profile, reduces secured debt, preserves an undrawn $650 million revolver, and provides a clearer funding path to address its remaining December 2026 convertible note maturity, supporting liquidity and balance-sheet flexibility for stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Sets 2026 Executive Pay Framework
Neutral
Feb 9, 2026

On February 5, 2026, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s board approved 2026 executive compensation packages that largely mirror 2025, combining base salary, annual cash bonuses and long-term equity awards for CEO Jon E. Bortz and senior executives Raymond D. Martz and Thomas C. Fisher. For 2026, equity remains the largest share of target pay, with 40% of long-term awards in time-vested LTIP or restricted share units and 60% in performance units that vest after a three-year period based on total shareholder return and other metrics.

Annual cash bonuses for 2026 are tied to seven weighted objectives, including adjusted FFO per share, asset dispositions, hotel EBITDA performance versus peer REITs, RevPAR penetration, balance sheet and capital markets execution, sustainability and responsibility goals, and maintenance of strong internal controls. The structure caps overall cash bonus payouts at 200% of target, includes tighter limits if financial control weaknesses emerge, and links long-term performance units to relative and absolute TSR, reinforcing alignment between executive rewards, shareholder returns and disciplined capital allocation.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces Board Refresh and Additions
Positive
Feb 9, 2026

On February 5 and 9, 2026, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced the election of veteran real estate investors Nina P. Jones and Bill Bayless to its Board of Trustees, with Jones joining on March 1, 2026 and Bayless expected to join in the fourth quarter of 2026. Jones, a former T. Rowe Price portfolio manager and current director at major S&P 500 REITs, and Bayless, a student housing pioneer and CEO of Maslow Campus Communities, are slated for key board committee roles and equity-based compensation, adding deep securities, M&A and operational expertise to Pebblebrook’s governance bench.

The company simultaneously unveiled a principles-based board refreshment framework, featuring annual board composition reviews, skill-matrix updates and a target of keeping average independent trustee tenure at 12 years or less by the 2027 shareholder meeting. As part of this shift, long-serving trustee Ron E. Jackson will retire at the 2026 annual meeting and another independent trustee is expected to step down by 2027, signaling a structured transition toward a more regularly refreshed, strategically aligned board aimed at supporting long-term shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $12.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

Financial Disclosures
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Schedules Upcoming Quarterly Results Release
Neutral
Dec 18, 2025

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced on December 18, 2025, that it plans to release its financial and operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, after U.S. markets close on February 25, 2026, followed by a quarterly earnings conference call and webcast on February 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. The scheduled disclosure and investor call underscore the REIT’s ongoing engagement with shareholders and analysts, providing an upcoming checkpoint on the company’s operating performance and portfolio trends across its U.S. urban and resort lifestyle hotel assets.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $11.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

Dividends
Pebblebrook Hotel Declares Fourth Quarter Dividends
Neutral
Dec 15, 2025

On December 15, 2025, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust announced that its Board of Trustees authorized and declared cash dividends for its common and preferred shares for the fourth quarter of 2025. The declared dividends include $0.01 per common share and varying amounts for its Series E, F, G, and H preferred shares, with payments scheduled for January 15, 2026. This decision reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders and may impact its financial positioning and stakeholder interests.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $11.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackM&A Transactions
Pebblebrook Hotel Completes Sale of Chicago Property
Neutral
Dec 4, 2025

On December 3, 2025, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust completed the sale of the 752-room Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago for $72.0 million. The proceeds from this sale will be used to reduce outstanding debt and preferred equity, repurchase common shares, and support other capital allocation priorities. This transaction, along with a previous sale, has allowed the company to reduce its debt by $100 million. Despite the sale, Pebblebrook’s updated fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 outlook remains largely unchanged, as the reduction in interest expenses is expected to offset the loss of hotel-level EBITDA.

The most recent analyst rating on (PEB) stock is a Hold with a $13.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pebblebrook Hotel stock, see the PEB Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 27, 2026