Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:XHR) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:XHR) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.78-1.990 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.820. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Xenia Hotels & Resorts Stock Down 2.1%

XHR stock opened at $15.38 on Thursday. Xenia Hotels & Resorts has a 1-year low of $8.55 and a 1-year high of $16.48. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $15.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.19. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 2.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.46 billion, a PE ratio of 24.03 and a beta of 1.23.

Xenia Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:XHR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.41. Xenia Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 5.13% and a net margin of 5.85%.The company had revenue of $265.58 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $264.77 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.39 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 1.5% on a year-over-year basis. Xenia Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.78-1.990 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Xenia Hotels & Resorts will post 1.46 EPS for the current year.

Xenia Hotels & Resorts Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. Xenia Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is presently 100.00%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on XHR shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Wall Street Zen cut Xenia Hotels & Resorts from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, November 9th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $17.00 price target on Xenia Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.00.

Xenia Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Xenia Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Xenia reported $0.45 EPS vs. a $0.04 consensus and revenue of $265.6M (slightly above estimates). The print confirms operating resilience and drove the initial positive reaction. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued strong FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $1.78–$1.99, well above the prior consensus (~$0.82), signalling management expects meaningful improvement next year — a material catalyst for longer‑term valuation. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14/share (annualized yield ~3.6%), supporting income‑oriented investor appeal. (Ex‑dividend date March 31.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and transcripts (earnings call) highlight strong RevPAR trends and operational commentary; full detail is in the call transcript for investors who want management color. Read More. | Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance remains conservative — the street’s average rating is “Hold,” which can limit upside momentum even after a beat. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying growth and profitability are modest: revenue was only +1.5% YoY, net margin and ROE remain subdued, and leverage (debt/equity ~1.2) is notable — factors that can curb enthusiasm and valuation multiple expansion. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Stock traded with higher‑than‑average volume today, suggesting profit‑taking or repositioning by investors despite the positive beat; that selling pressure likely explains the intraday decline. (Volume ~1.24M vs. avg ~567k.)

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Xenia Hotels & Resorts

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of XHR. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts by 3.1% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 9,044,142 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $124,086,000 after purchasing an additional 273,876 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts by 30.6% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,704,360 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $37,104,000 after acquiring an additional 633,820 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts by 2.2% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,345,600 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,167,000 after acquiring an additional 49,979 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Xenia Hotels & Resorts by 2.4% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,374,459 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $18,859,000 after acquiring an additional 32,635 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in Xenia Hotels & Resorts by 15.2% during the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 1,134,615 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $16,043,000 after acquiring an additional 149,869 shares during the period. 92.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Xenia Hotels & Resorts

Xenia Hotels & Resorts is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning, operating and acquiring premium full-service hotels across the United States. The company’s portfolio emphasizes upper-upscale and luxury properties, partnering with leading hotel brands to deliver a distinctive guest experience while targeting markets with strong leisure and corporate demand.

Founded as a spin-off from Marriott International in September 2016, Xenia has built a diversified collection of full-service hotels and resorts in key U.S.