Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
“Our third-quarter results demonstrate our team’s continued execution and the strength of Wyndham’s asset-light, highly cash-generative business model,” said Geoff Ballotti, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We delivered broad-based U.S. RevPAR growth, outperforming our initial expectations, as well as market share gains. Additionally, we grew our system and development pipeline each by 4% and increased royalties and franchise fees by 6%, as we continued to invest in industry-leading technology, loyalty, and distribution initiatives that support franchisee profitability and customer satisfaction. Our strong balance sheet and cash flow generation capabilities provide significant opportunities to continue enhancing returns to our shareholders over both the short and long term, as evidenced by our Board of Directors’ approval of a $400 million increase in our share repurchase authorization..... Continue reading (Members Only) - Unlock Advantages with a LHN Membership - Read more here
Highlights include:
Global RevPAR grew 2% compared to the third quarter of 2025 in constant currency, a 4% improvement sequentially.
U.S. RevPAR grew 6% year-over-year, a 4% improvement sequentially.
System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year, excluding insolvent Revo Hospitality Group (“Revo”) rooms.
Development pipeline grew 4% year-over-year, excluding Revo, to a record of approximately 264,000 rooms, carrying a FeePAR premium of approximately 30% to existing domestic and international systems.
Net income was $99 million and diluted EPS was $0.33.
Adjusted EBITDA was $207 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.43.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $93 million and free cash flow was $100 million.
Returned $123 million to shareholders through $91 million of share repurchases, a 30% increase year-over-year, and quarterly cash dividends of $0.43 per share..... Continue reading (Members Only) - Unlock Advantages with a LHN Membership - Read more here
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