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Ashford Hospitality Trust Reports 2024 Financial Results

Ashford Hospitality Trust Reports 2024 Financial Results

Ashford Hospitality Trust ( (AHT) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Ashford Hospitality Trust presented to its investors.

Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily invests in upper upscale, full-service hotels across the United States. The company is known for its strategic focus on enhancing shareholder value through operational efficiency and revenue maximization.

In its latest earnings report, Ashford Hospitality Trust announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $131.1 million for the fourth quarter, with a loss per diluted share of $23.83. Despite the loss, the company saw a 3.1% increase in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) and a 4.6% increase in total hotel revenue compared to the previous year.

Key highlights from the report include the launch of the ‘GRO AHT’ initiative, aimed at driving EBITDA growth through General & Administrative (G&A) reduction, revenue maximization, and operational efficiency. The company also completed significant refinancing activities and property conversions, such as the transformation of the Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel into a Marriott Autograph Collection property.

Looking ahead, Ashford Hospitality Trust remains focused on executing its strategic initiatives to enhance performance and shareholder value. The management is optimistic about the company’s future, emphasizing strong group demand and the potential for outsized EBITDA growth as key drivers for 2025.

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