Revenue, EBITDA and EPS Outperformance
Reported Q1 revenue of $961 million (up 3% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $225 million (up 11% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.45 (EPS growth 31% YoY). EBITDA exceeded guidance and management reiterated full-year guidance.
Vacation Ownership Strength
Gross VOI sales of $549 million, up 7% YoY, driven by tour flow growth of 5% and volume per guest (VPG) increasing 3% to $3,321. Vacation Ownership segment EBITDA was $191 million, up 20% YoY with 180 basis points of EBITDA margin expansion.
Margin Expansion and Operating Leverage
EBITDA margin expanded by ~180 basis points in the quarter, reflecting operating leverage, improved inventory efficiency and savings from the resort optimization initiative.
Capital Returns to Shareholders
Returned $128 million to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and share repurchases; dividend increased 7% to $0.60 per share and 1.2 million shares were repurchased.
Multi-Brand Growth Momentum
Progress on multi-brand strategy: Margaritaville nearing $150 million in annual VOI sales; Accor Vacation Club expected to nearly double VOI sales in 2026; Eddie Bauer Venture Club launch (first resort in Moab) and Sports Illustrated sales underway. Combined new-brand VOI sales expected to approach 10% of sales mix in the year.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Leverage around 3.2x (in line with seasonal expectations), over $1 billion of available liquidity, and successful ABS issuance of $325 million at a 98% advance rate and 5.1% coupon, demonstrating access to favorable capital markets.
Reaffirmed Full-Year Guidance
Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance: gross VOI sales $2.5B–$2.6B, EBITDA $1.03B–$1.055B, VPG $3,175–$3,275, ~50% EBITDA-to-free-cash-flow conversion and expected EPS growth in the teens.
Resort Optimization Delivering Savings
Resort optimization initiative is realizing the expense savings outlined last quarter, with sustained historical sales growth despite removing a small number of aging, lower-demand resorts.