Braemar Hotels declares Q4 2026 preferred dividends
Series E and Series M preferred payments are scheduled monthly through January 15, 2027, with Series M rates varying by CUSIP.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (BHR) declared fourth-quarter 2026 quarterly cash dividends for its Series B and Series D preferred stock. The Series B dividend is $0.3438 per share and the Series D dividend is $0.5156 per share; both are payable January 15, 2027, to holders of record on December 30 and December 31, 2026, respectively.
Monthly Series E dividends are $0.15625 per share, and Series M dividends are $0.18125, $0.17917, or $0.17708 per share, depending on the CUSIP. Payments are scheduled for November 16, December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, to holders of record on October 30, November 30, and December 31, respectively. As of September 30, 2026, 8,150,132 Series E shares and 1,269,981 Series M shares were issued and outstanding; an additional 2,448,062 Series E shares and 91,129 Series M shares were issued and outstanding for which redemption requests had been received but not fully processed.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Series B quarterly cash dividend: $0.3438 per share
Series D quarterly cash dividend: $0.5156 per share
Series E monthly cash dividend: $0.15625 per share
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8 metrics
Series B quarterly cash dividend
$0.3438 per share
Fourth quarter 2026
Series D quarterly cash dividend
$0.5156 per share
Fourth quarter 2026
Series E monthly cash dividend
$0.15625 per share
Monthly payments scheduled through January 15, 2027
Series M monthly cash dividend
$0.18125 per share
One of the Series M rates declared for monthly payments through January 15, 2027
Series M monthly cash dividend
$0.17917 per share
One of the Series M rates declared for monthly payments through January 15, 2027
Series M monthly cash dividend
$0.17708 per share
One of the Series M rates declared for monthly payments through January 15, 2027
Series E shares with redemption requests not fully processed
2,448,062 shares
As of September 30, 2026
Series M shares with redemption requests not fully processed
91,129 shares
As of September 30, 2026
Key Terms
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Redeemable Preferred Stock, stockholders of record, redemption requests, +1 more
5 terms
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock"
A class of preferred shares that pays fixed dividends which accumulate if they are skipped, and that can be converted into common shares at a predetermined rate. Think of it as a hybrid between a savings account that guarantees missed interest later and a ticket that can be exchanged for ordinary ownership; investors care because it provides steady income protection and priority in payouts while also posing potential dilution to common shareholders if converted.
Redeemable Preferred Stock financial
"Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock"
A redeemable preferred stock is an ownership share that pays a steady dividend and gives holders priority over common shareholders for dividends and bankruptcy payouts, but can be bought back by the issuing company at a predetermined price or after a set date. It matters to investors because it combines income-like stability with limited upside—think of it as a preferred seat with an exit button the issuer can press—so you gain income and safety relative to common stock but face the risk of being forced to sell back at the issuer’s chosen price.
stockholders of record financial
"to stockholders of record as of December 30"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
redemption requests financial
"redemption requests have been received but have not been fully processed"
Redemption requests are investor demands to turn holdings in a fund or redeemable security into cash, effectively asking the issuer or manager to return their invested money. Large or sudden volumes of these requests matter because they can force managers to sell assets quickly, lower the value of remaining investors' holdings, and strain a fund’s ability to meet payouts — like many customers lining up at once to withdraw cash from a bank, potentially causing liquidity problems.
real estate investment trust (REIT) financial
"a real estate investment trust (REIT)"
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate like shopping malls, apartments, or office buildings. Investors buy shares of the REIT, making it easy for people to invest in real estate without buying property themselves, and it often pays regular dividends from the rent it collects.
FAQ
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How much are BHR's fourth-quarter 2026 Series B and Series D dividends?
Braemar declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.3438 per Series B share and $0.5156 per Series D share. Both are payable January 15, 2027; Series B holders of record on December 30, 2026, and Series D holders of record on December 31, 2026, are eligible.
What are BHR's Series E and Series M monthly dividend rates?
Series E pays $0.15625 per share monthly. Series M monthly rates are $0.18125, $0.17917, or $0.17708 per share, varying among the Series M CUSIPs. Payments are scheduled for November 16, December 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027, to holders of record on October 30, November 30, and December 31, 2026, respectively.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2026
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972 ) 490-9600
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On October 16, 2026, Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared fourth quarter 2026 dividends for its 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock.
As of September 30, 2026, there were 8,150,132 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,269,981 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, and there were an additional 2,448,062 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 91,129 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding for which redemption requests have been received but have not been fully processed.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated October 16, 2026, furnished under Item 7.01, announcing the declaration of dividends
101 Inline Interactive Data Files.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Dated: October 16, 2026 | By: | /s/ Jim Plohg | ||||||
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| Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | ||||||||
EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
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BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS DECLARES
PREFERRED DIVIDENDS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2026
DALLAS, October 16, 2026 – Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) (“Braemar” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") declared a quarterly cash dividend for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2026 for the Company's 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock equal to: $0.3438 per share, which will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 30, 2026.
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2026 for the Company's 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock equal to: $0.5156 per share, which will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all CUSIPs of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable as follows: $0.15625 per share will be paid on November 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 30, 2026; $0.15625 per share will be paid on December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026; and $0.15625 per share will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 10482B705 and 10482B887 of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.18125 per share will be paid on November 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 30, 2026; $0.18125 per share will be paid on December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026; and $0.18125 per share will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 10482B796, 10482B861, 10482B770 and 10482B846 of the Company’s Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17917 per share will be paid on November 16, 2026 to stockholders of record as of October 30, 2026; $0.17917 per share will be paid on December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026; and $0.17917 per share will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIP 10482B820 of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17708 per share will be paid on November 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of October 30, 2026; $0.17708 per share will be paid on December 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2026; and $0.17708 per share will be paid on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record as of December 31, 2026.
As of September 30, 2026, there were 8,150,132 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,269,981 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding, and there were an additional 2,448,062 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 91,129 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding for which redemption requests have been received but have not been fully processed.
About Braemar Hotels & Resorts
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the high-growth luxury hotel and resort sector. Its industry-leading portfolio features luxury properties across the United States and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean.
Forward-Looking Statements
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The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We will not publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise except to the extent required by law.