Sunstone Hotel Inv Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sunstone Hotel Investors, NYSE: SHO, has announced the release of its financial results for Q4 and full year 2021 on February 22, 2022, after market close. A conference call will take place on February 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be accessible via webcast on their website or by phone at 1-844-915-4230, using Conference ID 9471784. For more information, visit their investor relations page.

On December 2, 2021, Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) completed the sale of the Embassy Suites La Jolla for $226.7 million, equating to $667,000 per room, showcasing a 22.3x multiple on 2019 Hotel Adjusted EBITDAre. The proceeds helped fund the acquisition of the Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley for a gross purchase price of $177.5 million, which includes vineyards and wine inventory. The new acquisition is expected to generate a 6% to 7% net operating income yield upon stabilization.

Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) announced its third-quarter results for 2021, reporting a net loss of $22.1 million, a significant improvement from $91.1 million last year. The RevPAR for the 16 hotel portfolio surged 633.4% to $136.12, while occupancy reached 54.8%. Adjusted EBITDAre rose 197.7% to $35.4 million, and Adjusted FFO per diluted share increased 138.5% to $0.10. The company also completed strategic dispositions and made substantial investments, including the acquisition of Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) has announced plans to report its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 4, 2021, after market close. Following this, a conference call will take place on November 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast via the company's website, with a replay available afterward. Sunstone specializes in acquiring, owning, and managing hotels categorized as Long-Term Relevant Real Estate.

Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) has appointed Douglas M. Pasquale as interim CEO, effective immediately, following the resignation of John Arabia. This change is not linked to the company's financial performance or internal controls. Pasquale, who remains Chairman, aims to enhance the company's portfolio through strategic investments and asset sales. Sunstone currently holds interests in 18 hotels, totaling 9,147 rooms, and plans to leverage its balance sheet to unlock value and pursue additional acquisitions. An executive search for a permanent CEO is underway.

Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) reported a net loss of $27.9 million for Q2 2021, a significant improvement from a $117.5 million loss in Q2 2020. The company's RevPAR surged 3,182.2% to $95.84 across its 17 hotel portfolio, with an average daily rate of $219.82 and occupancy at 43.6%. Adjusted EBITDAre rose 132.6% to $15.3 million. The company successfully acquired the Montage Healdsburg and refinanced preferred stock, enhancing its financial flexibility. However, it has suspended common stock dividends amidst ongoing uncertainty due to the pandemic.

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (NYSE: SHO) announced its intention to redeem all 3,000,000 shares of its 6.450% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock on August 12, 2021. Each share will be redeemed at $25.00 plus accrued dividends of $0.183646, totaling $25.183646 per share. Following the redemption date, this stock will no longer trade on the NYSE, and all rights associated with the shares will terminate except for the right to the redemption price. The notice of redemption is being sent to shareholders of record as of July 13, 2021.

Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) has announced a public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its 5.70% Series I Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, generating gross proceeds of $100 million. The offering is expected to close on July 16, 2021. Proceeds will be used to redeem the outstanding 6.450% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and for general corporate purposes. Wells Fargo Securities, J.P. Morgan, and Raymond James are the joint book-running managers for this offering.

Sunstone Hotel Investors (NYSE: SHO) announced key amendments to its unsecured debt agreements, including a $500 million revolving credit facility. The amendments remove restrictions on unencumbered hotel acquisitions, increasing acquisition flexibility during the covenant waiver period. The company is no longer limited to $250 million for non-equity funded acquisitions and can pursue growth without mandatory prepayment requirements from asset sales. These changes enhance Sunstone's capacity to capitalize on acquisition opportunities as the hospitality sector recovers.