Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ashford Securities, a subsidiary of Ashford, raised over $100 million for Braemar Hotels & Resorts through its Series E and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock Offering. The offering, launched on July 9, 2021, included participation from 44 broker-dealers and institutions. Braemar plans to sell up to $500 million in total preferred stock. Braemar has already acquired two luxury hotels, enhancing its strategy to invest in premium urban and resort markets. C. Jay Steigerwald III highlighted the success of the capital raise within the first year of offering.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) has announced preliminary results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022. The estimated net income attributable to common stockholders is projected between $10.6 million and $12.0 million. Adjusted EBITDAre is expected in the range of $48.5 million to $49.9 million, while Adjusted FFO is anticipated to be between $36.4 million and $37.8 million. The company has also raised approximately $80.2 million by issuing 3.57 million shares of non-traded perpetual preferred stock.

Ashford Inc. (NYSE American: AINC) announced that Jeremy Welter, President and COO, will leave the company effective July 15, 2022. This will also end his roles at Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR). Monty J. Bennett, CEO, acknowledged Welter's significant contributions to maximizing hotel asset value and providing leadership. Ashford, an asset management company, continues to focus on the hospitality sector. The company warns that forward-looking statements carry inherent risks, including ongoing effects from COVID-19 and market volatility.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced a quarterly cash dividend for the second quarter of 2022 totaling $0.3438 per share on its 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and $0.5156 per share on its 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, both payable on July 15, 2022. Additionally, the Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay a total of $0.50 per quarter, distributed monthly, with the first payment on May 16, 2022. The Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock will also pay a quarterly rate of $0.5125 per share.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (BHR) anticipates first-quarter 2022 occupancy at approximately 55%, with an average daily rate of $597, leading to a RevPAR of around $328. This marks a 69% increase from Q1 2021 and 20% from Q1 2019. The recent acquisition of The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach is expected to enhance future RevPAR, potentially reaching $404 if it had been owned in March. Leisure demand remains strong, while corporate and group bookings are also increasing.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) announced its upcoming earnings release for the first quarter ending March 31, 2022. The earnings report will be issued after market close on May 4, 2022. Following this, a conference call is scheduled for May 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET, where participants can join by calling (201) 389-0920. A replay will be accessible until May 12, 2022, via (412) 317-6671, using confirmation number 13727684. Investors can also listen to the live broadcast on Braemar's website.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has successfully completed the acquisition of the 96-room Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Dorado, Puerto Rico, for approximately $193 million. This transaction, initially announced on December 27, 2021, also includes the income stream from fourteen luxury residential units participating in a rental management program.

The acquisition was financed through $104 million in cash, six million shares of common stock, and a $54 million mortgage assumption, valuing the share at $5.84.

On March 7, 2022, Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) announced the reinstatement of its quarterly cash dividend, set at $0.01 per diluted share for Q1 2022, translating to an annual rate of $0.04. This dividend will be payable on April 15, 2022, to shareholders on record by March 31, 2022. The company also established a quarterly dividend policy for 2022, intending to review it regularly based on financial performance. However, the board is not obligated to declare future dividends, making this a cautious approach amidst potential economic uncertainties.

Braemar Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: BHR) has successfully refinanced its mortgage for the 190-room Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa, maturing in April 2022. The new loan totals $70.5 million and features a two-year initial term with three one-year extension options, on an interest-only basis at a floating rate of SOFR + 2.86%. This refinancing eliminates the Company's only debt maturity in 2022, indicating stability in the debt capital markets for lodging assets. Company CEO Richard J. Stockton expressed satisfaction with maintaining the previous interest rate for the new financing.