Q2 FY26 · Ended Jun 30, 2026 · View SEC filing
Higher prices, not fuller hotels, carried the quarter
The average rate rose from $317.39 while occupancy barely moved, and a higher rate adds revenue with little added cost.
For investorsWhat has to hold for the margin gains to last
For foundersOwn the asset, hire the brand: the owner-operator split
Rooms revenue barely grew because six hotels left the portfolio; the hotels kept earned $251.53 per available room, up from $235.05.
Banquets, restaurants, spa and golf supply the rest, but food and beverage keeps far less of each dollar than rooms do.
This quarter's 17.87% operating margin compares with 14.0% for the last full year, so it is not the year's pace.
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