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Hyatt Hotels Corporation H
Hotels & Motels · SIC 7011 · Vertical: Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011)
Hyatt Hotels is a global hospitality operator of hotels and all-inclusive resorts that earns most of its revenue from management, franchise and brand licensing contracts rather than direct hotel ownership. Revenue for 2025 was 7101 million USD, and in 2026 the company projects higher adjusted EBITDA despite regional pressure in Mexico and the Middle East.
The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) stock was 190.18 USD (+2.56% on the day), with P/E 98.6 on diluted EPS of 1.93 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 0.32%, beta 1.20, 52-week range 138.00–202.09 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 1.7 bn USD (−2.4% YoY), net income of 58.0 m USD, diluted EPS 0.60 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 71.4
- overbought (≥ 70)
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 155.34 – 191.14
- in the upper half of the band · %B 0.97 · band width 20.7%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 166.28 / 170.06
- mixed trend
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- 5.85 / 4.06
- MACD above signal
Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).
Performance
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +21.3% | −1.1% | +22.4 pp | — |
| 3 months | +6.3% | −0.5% | +6.8 pp | — |
| 6 months | +12.3% | +4.4% | +7.9 pp | — |
| Year to date | +18.6% | +12.3% | +6.3 pp | — |
| 1 year | +40.4% | +13.5% | +26.9 pp | +1.1% |
| 3 years | +81.7% | +76.4% | +5.3 pp | +9.1% |
| 5 years | +107.8% | +63.7% | +44.2 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.6 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.8 bn | 1.7 bn |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 76.0 m | 80.0 m | 82.0 m | 83.0 m | 80.0 m | 76.0 m | 73.0 m | 72.0 m |
| Interest expense | 52.0 m | 66.0 m | 74.0 m | 90.0 m | 87.0 m | 65.0 m | 64.0 m | 65.0 m |
| Pre-tax income | -48.0 m | 52.0 m | 38.0 m | -17.0 m | 8.0 m | 57.0 m | 182.0 m | 79.0 m |
| Income tax | 8.0 m | 28.0 m | 42.0 m | 33.0 m | 27.0 m | 16.0 m | 73.0 m | 18.0 m |
| Net income | -56.0 m | 20.0 m | -3.0 m | -49.0 m | -20.0 m | 38.0 m | 110.0 m | 58.0 m |
| Diluted EPS | -0.57 ≈ | 0.19 | -0.03 | -0.51 | -0.21 ≈ | 0.40 | 1.14 | 0.60 |
| Operating cash flow | 235.0 m | 153.0 m | -67.0 m ≈ | -20.0 m ≈ | 313.0 m | 100.0 m | 50.0 m ≈ | -135.0 m ≈ |
| Capex | 51.0 m | 30.0 m | 44.0 m ≈ | 69.0 m ≈ | 77.0 m | 23.0 m | 22.0 m ≈ | 22.0 m ≈ |
| Dividends paid | 14.0 m | 14.0 m | 14.0 m ≈ | 15.0 m ≈ | 14.0 m | 14.0 m | 14.0 m ≈ | 14.0 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 11.0 m | 149.0 m | 0 ≈ | 30.0 m ≈ | 114.0 m | 135.0 m | 12.0 m ≈ | 147.0 m ≈ |
≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)
E/P over time
E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.
Today's P/E sits at the 94 percentile of its own 31-quarter history (min 8.5, median 22.0, max 698.9; quarters with earnings only).
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.5 bn | 5.0 bn | 2.1 bn | 3.0 bn | 5.9 bn | 6.7 bn | 6.6 bn | 7.1 bn |
| Revenue YoY | −4.9% | +12.7% | −58.8% | +46.6% | +94.6% | +13.2% | −0.3% | +6.8% |
| Net income | 769.0 m | 766.0 m | -703.0 m | -222.0 m | 455.0 m | 220.0 m | 1.3 bn | -52.0 m |
| Net income YoY | +97.7% | −0.4% | −191.8% | unavailable | unavailable | −51.6% | +489.1% | −104.0% |
| Diluted EPS | 6.68 | 7.21 | -6.93 | -2.13 | 4.09 | 2.05 | 12.65 | -0.55 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | +116.9% | +7.9% | −196.1% | unavailable | unavailable | −49.9% | +517.1% | −104.3% |
| net % | 17.3% | 15.3% | -34.0% | -7.3% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 19.5% | -0.7% |
| Free cash flow | 44.0 m | 27.0 m | -733.0 m | 204.0 m | 473.0 m | 602.0 m | 463.0 m | 159.0 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025
- Cash
- 787.0 m USD
- Financial debt
- 4.3 bn USD
- Net debt
- 3.5 bn USD
- Equity
- 3.7 bn USD
- Total assets
- 14.0 bn USD
- Debt / equity
- 1.17x
- Current ratio
- 0.75x
- ROE
- -1.4%
- ROA
- -0.4%
- FCF margin
- 2.2%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.1 bn | 3.0 bn | 5.9 bn | 6.7 bn | 6.6 bn | 7.1 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| SG&A | 321.0 m | 366.0 m | 464.0 m | 615.0 m | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 23 Feb 2024verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 310.0 m | 310.0 m | 426.0 m | 397.0 m | 333.0 m | 325.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Interest expense | 128.0 m | 163.0 m | 150.0 m | 145.0 m | 180.0 m | 317.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Pre-tax income | -960.0 m | 44.0 m | 363.0 m | 310.0 m | 1.6 bn | 81.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Income tax | -257.0 m | 266.0 m | -92.0 m | 90.0 m | 267.0 m | 130.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Net income | -703.0 m | -222.0 m | 455.0 m | 220.0 m | 1.3 bn | -52.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Diluted EPS | -6.93 | -2.13 | 4.09 | 2.05 | 12.65 | -0.55 | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 101.3 m | 104.0 m | 111.3 m | 107.7 m | 102.4 m | 95.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividend per share | 0.20 | — | — | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.15 | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | 1.2 bn | 960.0 m | 991.0 m | 881.0 m | 1.0 bn | 787.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Inventories | 9.0 m | 10.0 m | 9.0 m | 9.0 m | 8.0 m | 8.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Current assets | 2.6 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.3 bn | 2.1 bn | 2.7 bn | 2.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 3.1 bn | 2.8 bn | 2.4 bn | 2.3 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.6 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 288.0 m | 3.0 bn | 3.1 bn | 3.2 bn | 2.5 bn | 3.5 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 385.0 m | 2.0 bn | 1.7 bn | 1.7 bn | 2.2 bn | 2.2 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Total assets | 9.1 bn | 12.6 bn | 12.3 bn | 12.8 bn | 13.3 bn | 14.0 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Accounts payable | 102.0 m | 523.0 m | 500.0 m | 493.0 m | 475.0 m | 451.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Short-term debt | 260.0 m | 10.0 m | 660.0 m | 751.0 m | 456.0 m | 6.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Long-term debt | 3.0 bn | 4.0 bn | 2.5 bn | 2.3 bn | 3.3 bn | 4.3 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Current liabilities | 984.0 m | 2.2 bn | 3.3 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.3 bn | 2.9 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Total liabilities | 5.9 bn | 9.0 bn | 8.6 bn | 9.3 bn | 9.5 bn | 10.4 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Equity | 3.2 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.7 bn | 3.6 bn | 3.8 bn | 3.7 bn | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | -611.0 m | 315.0 m | 674.0 m | 800.0 m | 633.0 m | 379.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Capex | 122.0 m | 111.0 m | 201.0 m | 198.0 m | 170.0 m | 220.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Free cash flow | -733.0 m ≈ | 204.0 m ≈ | 473.0 m ≈ | 602.0 m ≈ | 463.0 m ≈ | 159.0 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026derived |
| Investing cash flow | -736.0 m | -1.8 bn | 416.0 m | -365.0 m | 81.0 m | 357.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Financing cash flow | 1.5 bn | 1.3 bn | -1.1 bn | -578.0 m | -618.0 m | -954.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Dividends paid | 20.0 m | 0 | 0 | 47.0 m | 60.0 m | 57.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
| Share repurchases | 69.0 m | 0 | 369.0 m | 453.0 m | 1.2 bn | 293.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 13 Feb 2026verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: unavailable
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
40% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 1.97 – 75.80 USD.
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
Method ranges (USD per share)
— — Mid · ▏ Price
Valuation methods
- DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
- Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
- Peers: P/E36.34 – 75.80 (Mid 56.23)15 companies used · median multiple 29.1x · quartiles 18.8x – 39.3xATAT, BYD, CHH, HLT, IHG, LVS, MAR, MCRI, MGM, MLCO, RRR, SHO, TNL, WH, WYNN
- Dividend discount (DDM)1.97 – 2.65 (Mid 2.26)
Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.
Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)
- Risk-free rate
- 4.3%
- Equity risk premium
- 5.0%
- Beta (default)
- 1.00
- Cost of equity
- 9.3%
- Terminal growth
- 2.5%
Factor scorecard
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | 2.6% | 32 (vs peers) | 16% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | 98.9% | 98 (on a fixed band) | 16% |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 6.4% | 54 (on a fixed band) | 21% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 0.6x | 0 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | 98.6x | 12 (vs peers) | 26% |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | 30.4% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 11% |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Growth· partial54/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Quality65/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial12/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
HYATT HOTELS CORPORATION (H). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 7.1 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth 6.8%; net margin 2.6%; ROE 5.6%.
The estimated value range is 19.16–39.22 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: low); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 29.25 USD, the price of 190.18 USD leaves a potential of -84.6% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of -550.2% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.
Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- FCF conversion: 98.9%
- Payout ratio (FCF): 30.4%
What contradicts it
- Current ratio: 0.6x
- P/E (TTM): 98.6x
- The price is above the estimated value range
- The valuation methods diverge
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions).
Versus the vertical median
Hotels & Motels (SIC 7011) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 26 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTHTH World Group Ltd | 154.3 bn | 218.4 | 41.5% | 20.1% | +10.5% | +9% / +37% |
| MARMarriott International Inc | 109.4 bn | 42.4 | — | 9.7% | +4.3% | +39% / +110% |
| HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | 83.8 bn | 50.8 | — | 13.4% | +7.7% | +32% / +125% |
| IHGInterContinental Hotels Group PLC | 29.0 bn | 36.2 | — | 14.6% | +5.4% | +31% / +124% |
| LVSLas Vegas Sands Corp. | 25.5 bn | 16.7 | 262.8% | 11.8% | +15.2% | −40% / −12% |
| ATATAtour Lifestyle Holdings Limited | 14.5 bn | 63.7 | 50.5% | 16.6% | +41.0% | −9% / +97% |
| WYNNWynn Resorts, Limited | 8.5 bn | 19.7 | — | 6.1% | +0.1% | −36% / −2% |
| MGMMGM Resorts International | 8.3 bn | 12.7 | 26.8% | 3.9% | +1.7% | −7% / −17% |
| CZRCaesars Entertainment, Inc. | 6.0 bn | — | -15.1% | -4.5% | +2.1% | +26% / −34% |
| WHWyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 5.9 bn | 29.8 | 38.2% | 14.0% | +1.5% | +10% / +4% |
| MLCOMelco Resorts & Entertainment Limited | 5.7 bn | 30.6 | — | 3.6% | +11.3% | −48% / −33% |
| BYDBoyd Gaming Corp | 5.5 bn | 11.7 | 19.6% | 12.3% | +4.1% | −7% / +32% |
| CHHChoice Hotels International Inc | 5.4 bn | 26.7 | 146.5% | 12.7% | +0.8% | +32% / +9% |
| TNLTravel & Leisure Co. | 4.7 bn | 20.7 | — | 5.7% | +4.1% | +13% / +118% |
| PKPark Hotels & Resorts Inc. | 3.4 bn | — | -5.0% | -6.4% | −2.2% | +57% / +14% |
| SHOSunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | 2.4 bn | 54.7 | 2.8% | 5.3% | +6.0% | +39% / +32% |
| PENNPenn Entertainment, Inc. | 2.3 bn | — | -37.4% | -12.7% | +5.8% | +18% / −29% |
| XHRXenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 2.0 bn | 628.9 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +3.8% | +57% / +79% |
| MCRIMonarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | 2.0 bn | 17.9 | 20.4% | 20.4% | +4.4% | +17% / +80% |
| BALYBally’s Corporation | 680.3 m | — | — | — | +0.1% | −23% / unavailable |
| FLLFull House Resorts Inc | 29.1 m | — | -936.4% | -12.1% | +3.5% | −70% / −84% |
| CNTYCentury Casinos, Inc. | 16.9 m | — | — | -9.6% | −0.5% | −61% / −86% |
| MRNOMurano Global Investments Plc | — | — | -54.7% | -488.8% | +154.6% | −88% / −98% |
| HHyatt Hotels Corporation | — | 98.6 | 5.6% | 2.6% | +6.8% | +40% / +82% |
| GHGGreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. | — | — | 11.2% | 15.2% | −14.7% | −50% / −74% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for H from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.
olivLaw engine forecast
The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.
The engine has no published run for this company yet.
Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)
Illustrative scenarios
Scenarios are not available. input data missing
AI analysis
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (29 Oct 2026).
In brief
Hyatt Hotels is a global hospitality operator of hotels and all-inclusive resorts that earns most of its revenue from management, franchise and brand licensing contracts rather than direct hotel ownership. Revenue for 2025 was 7101 million USD, and in 2026 the company projects higher adjusted EBITDA despite regional pressure in Mexico and the Middle East.
SWOT
Strengths
- A differentiated brand portfolio across five segments and a widely distributed global presence, with hotels in urban centres and resort destinations 1.
- The capital base is considered solid, with a revolving credit facility and liquidity that allow strategic investment and capital returns to shareholders 13.
- The mix of management and franchise fee revenue gives a relatively stable flow with lower capital requirements than direct ownership 1.
Weaknesses
- The owned and leased hotel segment carries high fixed costs, which magnifies the effect of demand declines on profitability 1.
- Net income attributable to shareholders was negative in 2025 even though adjusted EBITDA stayed positive, showing the gap between adjusted and GAAP measures 1.
- Exposure to the United States market is high, so a significant share of revenue depends on a single region 1.
Opportunities
- The signed contract pipeline and loyalty programs could support room growth in the coming years 3.
- Franchise partnerships in Asia Pacific and mainland China could extend the portfolio without large capital outlays 3.
- Resort and wellness brands such as Miraval and Alila could attract high-spending customer segments 13.
Threats
- The Middle East conflict and security problems in Mexico have already affected demand and results in some destinations 3.
- AI platforms and online intermediaries could reduce customer loyalty to traditional hotel brands 1.
- Rising labour, construction and energy costs could reduce margins if they cannot be fully passed on 1.
Risks
- Cyclicality of demandhigh
Economic downturns can quickly reduce lodging demand and rates, and the fixed costs of owned hotels can weigh on profitability 1.
- Geopolitical and natural eventshigh
Conflicts, natural disasters and epidemics can suddenly reduce arrivals and occupancy across entire regions 13.
- Competition and digital distributionmedium
New booking channels and consolidated competitors could weaken customer loyalty and Hyatt's bargaining power 1.
- Relations with owners and franchiseesmedium
If relations with third-party owners deteriorate or contracts end, fee revenue could decline 1.
- Debt and real estate exposurelow
Debt service and refinancing risk may limit operational flexibility, and property values can fall 13.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- Growth in the contract pipeline and in room count could support fee revenue even if some hotels open later than planned 3.
- If demand in the United States and international markets stays firm, adjusted profit could exceed current guidance 3.
- The capital-light fee model gives flexibility for shareholder returns and strategic investment 13.
What would break the thesis
- If the recovery in Mexico and the Middle East remains slow, the RevPAR and EBITDA guidance could be revised down 3.
- Digital platforms and new competitors could pressure Hyatt's contract terms and fees over the long term 1.
- The projected positive net income depends on other favourable factors, and the company acknowledges results may differ materially from estimates 3.
What to watch
- RevPAR trends in the United States and Mexico against the revised guidanceQ3 2026
- Opening of pipeline hotels and the pace of room growth2026
- Delivery of adjusted EBITDA within the guidance range and the distribution segment trend2026
- Annual 10-K for 2026 with details on debt, capital and risksnext 10-K
Products, market & competition
AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.
Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results), 10-Q (29 Oct 2026).
The business
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company whose brands are grouped in five portfolios: Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive Collection, Classics and Essentials. At December 31, 2025 it had 1528 hotels and all-inclusive resorts with 372763 rooms 1. Its main revenue comes from management, franchising and hotel services fees, brand licensing, operation of owned and leased hotels, and distribution and destination services through ALG Vacations and Mr & Mrs Smith 1. The acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts in June 2025 extended its presence in all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica 1.
The business model is diversified: most hotels are managed or franchised for third-party owners, which requires little capital from Hyatt, and management fees usually include a base component and an incentive component linked to profit 1. Owned and leased hotels are more exposed to falling demand because their fixed costs remain 1.
In 2025 the company restructured around an insights-led, brand-focused approach, and for 2026 it plans to build on brands, talent and technology 1. The World of Hyatt loyalty program and the Unlimited Vacation Club are central to its loyalty strategy 1.
Segments
Market context
Hyatt operates in the hospitality industry, which is sensitive to economic cycles, consumer discretionary income and travel costs 1. Demand for luxury and resort hotels held up in 2026, but international arrivals and Mexico demand stayed under pressure, and the company narrowed its full-year system-wide RevPAR outlook to 3.5% - 4.5% 3.
Excess hotel supply and geopolitical volatility can influence rates and occupancy, and over the long term the industry remains dependent on business and group travel 1. If macroeconomic conditions weaken, results could be affected more than current estimates suggest 2.
Trends
- Expansion through capital-light contractstailwind
The pipeline of signed contracts has grown considerably, which suggests fee-based expansion that does not require large capital investment by Hyatt 3.
- Demand in Mexico and the Middle Eastheadwind
Security concerns in Mexico and the conflict in the Middle East have reduced demand and RevPAR in all-inclusive resorts, and recovery is slower than anticipated 3.
- Hotel cycle and travel demandmixed
The industry is subject to economic cycles, and luxury and group demand can be supported or weakened by global conditions, which makes results hard to anticipate 1.
- Digital distribution and channelsmixed
AI platforms and online intermediaries may change distribution and customer loyalty, which could affect margins if Hyatt does not maintain its direct channels 1.
Competitive position
Hyatt competes with other global hotel chains and with alternative lodging platforms, and the sources cite competitor consolidation and new distribution channels as risk factors 1. Competition turns on customer loyalty, brand strength and the terms offered to owners who choose between operators 1.
Hyatt's differentiation rests on its segment-spread brand portfolio, the World of Hyatt program and its push into markets where its brands are still less present 1. If a competitor offers owners more favourable terms, Hyatt could lose new contracts 1.
- Marriott InternationalMAR
Global competitor in hotel management and franchising, relevant to competition for contracts and loyalty; its figures are not in the supplied sources.
- Hilton WorldwideHLT
Global hotel group with a comparable portfolio in the luxury and midscale segments, relevant to competition for owners and guests.
- Alternative lodging platforms
Online rental and booking platforms, cited in the source as alternatives to hotels that compete for lodging demand.
- Online travel intermediaries
Travel agencies and digital intermediaries that can change distribution and bargaining power with hotels.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
- Why bidding on a Hyatt Find experience auction might be the most valuable way to redeem your World of Hyatt pointsThe Points Guy · 03 Nov 2026 · EN
- Hyatt in Trademark Clash With Hilton Over ‘Select’ in Hotel Brand NamesSkift · 30 Oct 2026 · EN
- Hyatt Raises Outlook, but Its All-Inclusives LagSkift · 29 Oct 2026 · EN
- A hotel with a thrill ride? Hyatt is taking Times Square to new heightsThe Points Guy · 29 Oct 2026 · EN
- Aro-Palace cade la bursă. Transilvania Investments Alliance începe delistarea companiei care va opera viitorul hotel Hyatt din Brașov. Finalizare a tranzacției încrucișate cu vehiculul financiar al șefului Băncii Transilvania CONFIRMAREProfit.ro · 26 Oct 2026 · RO
- How to transfer Hyatt points online to another memberThe Points Guy · 15 Oct 2026 · EN
- World of Hyatt is finally making it easier to transfer points between membersThe Points Guy · 14 Oct 2026 · EN
- World of Hyatt, Air Canada launch new elite status challenge and double-dipping offersThe Points Guy · 14 Oct 2026 · EN
- Park Hyatt's first all-inclusive wants to change what you think an all-inclusive can beThe Points Guy · 05 Oct 2026 · EN
- New York City Hyatt showdown video: Is paying more worth it?The Points Guy · 02 Oct 2026 · EN
- Another Hyatt transfer change is coming — this time from BiltThe Points Guy · 01 Oct 2026 · EN
- How Hotel CEOs Are Really Using AI, From Voice Agents to a Digital Hyatt CEOSkift · 28 Sept 2026 · EN
- Last call: Who should (and shouldn't) transfer Chase points to Hyatt before Oct. 1The Points Guy · 28 Sept 2026 · EN
- 1 Hotels takes Austin, a social-focused Hyatt all-inclusive and more hotel newsThe Points Guy · 26 Sept 2026 · EN
- What Hyatt’s CEO Learned by Owning Hotels — and the Trend He’s Most Excited AboutSkift · 24 Sept 2026 · EN
- Why American Airlines & World Of Hyatt Are Quietly Unwinding Their Deepest Loyalty PartnershipSimple Flying · 23 Sept 2026 · EN
- Singapore’s UOL in talks to acquire Hong Kong’s Hyatt Regency hotelThe Straits Times — Asia · 22 Sept 2026 · EN
- Hyatt goes glamping in New Mexico, an affordable Hilton in Deer Valley and other hotel newsThe Points Guy · 19 Sept 2026 · EN
- Should you transfer Chase points to Hyatt before Oct. 1? Here’s how I’m deciding what to doThe Points Guy · 18 Sept 2026 · EN
- Hyatt (H) And Delta Just Struck A Deal Wall Street IgnoredYahoo Finance — News · 18 Sept 2026 · EN
SEC filings
- Quarterly report29 Oct 2026
- Current report29 Oct 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report30 Jul 2026
- Current report30 Jul 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report28 May 2026Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report22 May 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Shareholder vote
- Quarterly report30 Apr 2026
- Current report30 Apr 2026Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
- Proxy statement02 Apr 2026
- Current report27 Mar 2026Departure or appointment of officers
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Hyatt Hotels Corporation · 13 Feb 2026
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Hyatt Hotels Corporation · 30 Jul 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Hyatt Hotels Corporation · 30 Jul 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.