Ryman Hospitality (NYSE: RHP) posts Q1 2026 growth and raises full-year guidance
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Ryman Hospitality Properties reported a strong start to 2026, with first quarter total revenue of $664.6 million, up 13.2% from the prior year. Net income was $69.4 million and net income available to common stockholders was $70.5 million, or $1.03 per diluted share.
Hospitality segment revenue rose to $585.4 million, with Adjusted EBITDAre of $212.6 million and a 36.3% margin, helped by higher group rates and strong leisure demand despite Winter Storm Fern. Same-store Hospitality RevPAR increased 2.1% and Total RevPAR grew 2.8%, while occupancy dipped modestly.
Funds From Operations available to common stockholders and unit holders were $143.5 million (up 15.7%), and Adjusted FFO was $156.1 million (up 19.2%), with diluted Adjusted FFO per share/unit of $2.32. Management raised full‑year 2026 guidance midpoints for same‑store RevPAR growth, consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre, net income, FFO, and Adjusted FFO, reflecting outperformance in the Hospitality portfolio including JW Marriott Desert Ridge.
Positive
- Strong Q1 growth and margins: Total revenue rose 13.2% to $664.6M, Adjusted EBITDAre increased 18.2% to $219.3M, and consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre margin expanded to 33.0%.
- Hospitality portfolio outperformance: Hospitality Adjusted EBITDAre reached $212.6M with a 36.3% margin, while same‑store Hospitality Adjusted EBITDAre grew 4.2% and Total RevPAR increased 2.8%.
- FFO and Adjusted FFO acceleration: FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders increased 15.7% to $143.5M, and Adjusted FFO grew 19.2% to $156.1M, with diluted Adjusted FFO per share/unit up to $2.32.
- Guidance raised for 2026: The company lifted midpoints for same‑store Hospitality RevPAR and Total RevPAR growth, consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre to $883.0M, net income to $275.0M, and Adjusted FFO to $592.1M.
Negative
- Entertainment and select properties weaker: Entertainment segment revenue declined 11.6% and Adjusted EBITDAre fell 25.1%, while Gaylord Texan, Gaylord National, and JW Marriott Hill Country reported year‑over‑year decreases in revenue and margins.
Insights
Q1 results beat prior year and management modestly raises 2026 outlook.
Ryman grew Q1 total revenue to $664.6M and Adjusted EBITDAre to $219.3M, up 18.2%. Hospitality drove the strength, with segment Adjusted EBITDAre of $212.6M and margin expansion to 36.3%, despite weather headwinds.
Key REIT metrics improved: FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders rose to $143.5M, while Adjusted FFO reached $156.1M. Diluted Adjusted FFO per share/unit increased to $2.32, aided by higher group ADR and outside‑the‑room spending.
Management raised 2026 midpoints for consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre to $883.0M and Adjusted FFO to $592.1M, and nudged same‑store Hospitality RevPAR and Total RevPAR growth ranges higher. Some properties and the Entertainment segment faced softer results, so actual performance will depend on sustaining group demand through 2026.
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Earnings Snapshot
For full year 2026, the company guides consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre to $864.0–$902.0 million, net income to $271.0–$279.0 million, FFO to $552.0–$572.5 million, and Adjusted FFO to $577.3–$607.0 million, with higher midpoints than prior guidance.
