Braemar Hotels (NYSE: BHR) declares May 2026 dividends on multiple preferred stock series
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. announced that its Board declared monthly and partial quarterly cash dividends on several preferred stock series for May 2026. The 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock will receive $0.1146 per diluted share, and the 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock will receive $0.17187 per diluted share, with both amounts representing one-third of the full quarterly dividend to be paid on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
The Board also declared a monthly cash dividend on all CUSIPs of the Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.15625 per share, and on various CUSIPs of the Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.17917 or $0.17708 per share, each payable on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026. As of April 30, 2026, there were 11,146,482 Series E and 1,373,463 Series M Redeemable Preferred shares issued and outstanding.
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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Series B monthly dividend: $0.1146 per diluted share
Series D monthly dividend: $0.17187 per diluted share
Series E monthly dividend: $0.15625 per share
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Series B monthly dividend
$0.1146 per diluted share
Partial May 2026 dividend; paid July 15, 2026 to holders of record June 30, 2026
Series D monthly dividend
$0.17187 per diluted share
Partial May 2026 dividend; paid July 15, 2026 to holders of record June 30, 2026
Series E monthly dividend
$0.15625 per share
May 2026 dividend; paid June 15, 2026 to holders of record May 29, 2026
Series M monthly dividend (selected CUSIPs)
$0.17917 per share
May 2026 dividend; CUSIPs 10482B705, 10482B887, 10482B796, 10482B861; paid June 15, 2026
Series M monthly dividend (remaining CUSIPs)
$0.17708 per share
May 2026 dividend; remaining Series M CUSIPs; paid June 15, 2026
Series E shares outstanding
11,146,482 shares
Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of April 30, 2026
Series M shares outstanding
1,373,463 shares
Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of April 30, 2026
Key Terms
Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Redeemable Preferred Stock, real estate investment trust (REIT), revenue per available room (RevPAR), +1 more
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Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock equal to: $0.1146 per diluted share"
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
"The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all CUSIPs of the Company's 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.
real estate investment trust (REIT) financial
"Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on the high-growth luxury hotel and resort sector."
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.
revenue per available room (RevPAR) financial
"specializing in assets that generate revenue per available room (RevPAR) at least twice the U.S. national average."
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) measures how much money a hotel earns on average for each room it could sell, calculated by dividing total room revenue by the number of rooms available over a period. Think of it like the average income a restaurant gets per table whether the table is full or empty; it captures both how often rooms are occupied and how much they are charged, making it a quick way for investors to compare demand, pricing power and operational efficiency across properties or time.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon “forward-looking” information"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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): May 21, 2026
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 21, 2026, Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared and set aside the May 2026 portion of the second 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 April 30, 2026, there were 11,146,482 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,373,463 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
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 May 21, 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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EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
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BRAEMAR HOTELS & RESORTS DECLARES
MONTHLY PREFERRED DIVIDENDS FOR MAY 2026
DALLAS, May 21, 2026 – Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR) (“Braemar” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") declared, and the Company set aside a partial cash dividend for the Company's 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock equal to: $0.1146 per diluted share, which will be paid on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This amount represents the monthly portion, or one-third, of the full quarterly dividend, which is being set aside each month but will be paid on a quarterly basis.
The Board declared and the Company set aside a partial cash dividend for the Company's 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock equal to: $0.17187 per diluted share, which will be paid on July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This amount represents the monthly portion, or one-third, of the full quarterly dividend, which is being set aside each month but will be paid on a quarterly basis.
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 June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for CUSIPs 10482B705, 10482B887, 10482B796, and 10482B861 of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17917 per share will be paid on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
The Board declared a monthly cash dividend for all remaining CUSIPs of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock payable as follows: $0.17708 per share will be paid on June 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
As of April 30, 2026, there were 11,146,482 shares of the Company's Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock and 1,373,463 shares of the Company's Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock issued and outstanding.
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. The Company targets high-performance luxury urban and resort properties, specializing in assets that generate revenue per available room (RevPAR) at least twice the U.S. national average. Its industry-leading portfolio features luxury properties across the United States and the U.S. territories in the Caribbean. Externally advised by Ashford Hospitality Advisors LLC, Braemar leverages deep industry expertise and disciplined asset management to drive outsized performance.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and assumptions in this press release contain or are based upon “forward-looking” information and are being made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities regulations. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” or other similar words or expressions. Additionally, statements regarding the following subjects are forward-looking by their nature: our business and investment strategy; anticipated or expected purchases, sales or dispositions of assets; our projected operating results; completion of any pending transactions; our ability to restructure existing property-level indebtedness; our ability to secure additional financing to enable us to operate our business; our understanding of our competition; projected capital expenditures; and the impact of technology on our operations and business. Such forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future performance taking into account all information currently known to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations can change as a result of many potential events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans, and other objectives may vary materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider this risk when you make an investment decision concerning our securities. These and other risk factors are more fully discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC.
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.
FAQ
What dividends did Braemar Hotels & Resorts (BHR) declare for its Series B preferred stock for May 2026?
Braemar declared a partial cash dividend of $0.1146 per diluted share on its 5.5% Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock. This is one-third of the full quarterly dividend, payable July 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
What is the May 2026 dividend for Braemar (BHR) Series D preferred stock?
The Board declared a partial cash dividend of $0.17187 per diluted share on Braemar’s 8.25% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock. This represents one-third of the quarterly dividend, payable July 15, 2026 to holders of record on June 30, 2026.
How much is the May 2026 dividend on Braemar (BHR) Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock?
Braemar declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.15625 per share on all CUSIPs of its Series E Redeemable Preferred Stock. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
What dividends were declared on Braemar (BHR) Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock for May 2026?
The Company declared monthly cash dividends on Series M Redeemable Preferred Stock of $0.17917 or $0.17708 per share, depending on the CUSIP. These dividends are payable on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
When will Braemar (BHR) pay the declared May 2026 preferred dividends?
Dividends on Series B and Series D preferred stock will be paid on July 15, 2026, to holders of record on June 30, 2026. Dividends on Series E and Series M preferred stock will be paid on June 15, 2026, to holders of record on May 29, 2026.