The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While SVC is taking strategic steps to improve liquidity and reduce leverage, including significant hotel sales and cost-saving measures, the company is facing challenges in its hotel portfolio with declining RevPAR and increased operating costs. Dividend reductions also highlight financial pressures.
Company Guidance
During the third quarter 2024 earnings call for Service Properties Trust (SVC), the executives provided guidance focusing on liquidity improvement and debt reduction strategies. They announced a significant reduction in the regular quarterly dividend from $0.20 per share to $0.01 per share, resulting in approximately $127 million in annual savings. This move aims to accelerate deleveraging efforts. Furthermore, SVC plans to sell 114 focused service hotels with a net carrying value of $850 million, targeting proceeds of around $1 billion, which will contribute to reducing debt levels. The anticipated savings in capital expenditures from these sales are approximately $725 million over six years. Despite the ongoing hotel renovations affecting performance, SVC's retained portfolio is expected to generate improved RevPAR and EBITDA margins. The company is confident in its liquidity and refinancing capabilities, with $5.7 billion in fixed-rate debt at an average interest rate of 6.4% and over $700 million in total liquidity.
Net Lease Portfolio Stability
The net lease portfolio represents 44% of SVC's portfolio by investment, with properties 97.6% leased and a weighted average lease term of 8.3 years. The portfolio continues to generate steady income, with minimum rent coverage stable at 2.2x.
Strategic Dispositions and Cost Savings
SVC announced plans to sell 114 focused service hotels, targeting $1 billion in proceeds. This sale is expected to save approximately $725 million in capital expenditures over six years.
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Service Properties (SVC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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SVC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2024
$3.31
$3.16
-4.53%
Aug 06, 2024
$5.16
$4.82
-6.59%
May 07, 2024
$5.84
$5.47
-6.34%
Feb 28, 2024
$7.12
$6.34
-10.96%
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FAQ
When does Service Properties Trust (SVC) report earnings?
Service Properties Trust (SVC) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 26, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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