NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, announced today that it will release its third quarter 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, November 2, 2026. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter’s results at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
To participate in the conference call, please register using this link. A confirmation email with dial-in details will be sent after registering. We recommend registering a minimum of thirty minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast will also be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.rymanhp.com.
A replay of the webcast will be available after completion of the live call on the Company's website at http://ir.rymanhp.com.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to the Company’s Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 13,956 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP – Get Free Report) and Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE:INN – Get Free Report) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.
Dividends Ryman Hospitality Properties pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Summit Hotel Properties pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Ryman Hospitality Properties pays out 117.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Summit Hotel Properties pays out -139.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ryman Hospitality Properties has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Summit Hotel Properties has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Summit Hotel Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Analyst Ratings This is a summary of recent recommendations for Ryman Hospitality Properties and Summit Hotel Properties, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ryman Hospitality Properties 0 0 12 0 3.00 Summit Hotel Properties 1 3 2 0 2.17 Ryman Hospitality Properties currently has a consensus price target of $131.27, suggesting a potential upside of 7.52%. Summit Hotel Properties has a consensus price target of $5.40, suggesting a potential downside of 5.59%. Given Ryman Hospitality Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ryman Hospitality Properties is more favorable than Summit Hotel Properties. Profitability This table compares Ryman Hospitality Properties and Summit Hotel Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ryman Hospitality Properties 9.91% 34.54% 4.39% Summit Hotel Properties -0.99% -0.60% -0.26% Earnings and Valuation This table compares Ryman Hospitality Properties and Summit Hotel Properties”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ryman Hospitality Properties $2.58 billion 2.99 $243.43 million $4.09 29.85 Summit Hotel Properties $729.47 million 0.85 -$7.69 million ($0.23) -24.87 Ryman Hospitality Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Summit Hotel Properties. Summit Hotel Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ryman Hospitality Properties, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Institutional and Insider Ownership 94.5% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.5% of Summit Hotel Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Summit Hotel Properties shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
Volatility and Risk Ryman Hospitality Properties has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its share price is 18% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Summit Hotel Properties has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary Ryman Hospitality Properties beats Summit Hotel Properties on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company's holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company's hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 11,414 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns a 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM, Ole Red, Nashville-area attractions, and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company's financial results.
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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on owning premium-branded lodging properties with efficient operating models primarily in the upscale segment of the lodging industry. As of November 1, 2023, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 101 assets, 57 of which are wholly owned, with a total of 15,035 guestrooms located in 24 states.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (“Ryman” or the “Company”), a lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, announced today it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Grande Lakes Orlando Resort (“Grande Lakes Orlando”) in Orlando, Florida.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiaries, RHP Hotel Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) and RHP Finance Corporation (together with the Operating Partnership, the “Issuers”), completed the previously announced private placement of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers and guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries that guarantee the Operating Partnership’s existing credit facility and the Issuers’ outstanding senior unsecured notes.
The aggregate net proceeds from the sale of the Notes are expected to be approximately $689 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The Operating Partnership intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to fund a portion of the approximately $1.38 billion purchase price for the previously announced pending acquisition of the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes located in Orlando, Florida (the “Grande Lakes Acquisition”) and to pay related fees and expenses of the Grande Lakes Acquisition. The balance of the purchase price of the Grande Lakes Acquisition will be funded with a combination of the net proceeds of the Company’s underwritten registered public offering of 5,865,000 shares of common stock (which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares) at a public offering price of $117.00 per share, which closed on August 12, 2026 (the “Common Stock Offering”), and cash on hand.
If the Grande Lakes Acquisition is not consummated, the Notes will be redeemed in accordance with a special mandatory redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the issue price of the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to, but excluding, the special mandatory redemption date.
The Notes were sold only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in compliance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and to certain non-U.S. persons outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes were not registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. The Company also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. The Company operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the pending Grande Lakes Acquisition and the intended use of the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes and the Common Stock Offering. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include the risks and uncertainties associated with the pending Grande Lakes Acquisition including, but not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could delay the closing of the Grande Lakes Acquisition, or result in the termination of the transaction agreement for the Grande Lakes Acquisition; and adverse effects on the Company because of the failure to complete the Grande Lakes Acquisition. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s beliefs and expectations are described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and subsequent filings, including the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 10, 2026. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Investor Relations Contacts:Media Contact:Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive OfficerShannon Sullivan, Vice President Corporate and Brand CommunicationsRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc.Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.(615) 316-6588(615) [email protected]@rymanhp.com~or~ Jennifer Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (615) 316-6320 [email protected] ~or~ Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (615) 316-6011 [email protected]
Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP – Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 609,470 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $78,347,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned approximately 0.97% of Ryman Hospitality Properties at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in Ryman Hospitality Properties in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $48,036,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 184.9% during the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 739,608 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $66,261,000 after purchasing an additional 479,990 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. bought a new stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties during the third quarter worth $30,975,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in the 3rd quarter valued at $18,161,000. Finally, UBS Group AG boosted its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 116.3% in the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 371,163 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $33,252,000 after purchasing an additional 199,556 shares in the last quarter. 94.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have recently commented on RHP shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $137.00 price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Friday, June 12th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Barclays lifted their target price on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $113.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $129.73.
Check Out Our Latest Analysis on RHP Ryman Hospitality Properties Price Performance RHP stock opened at $132.74 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $8.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.45, a PEG ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $127.75 and a 200-day moving average price of $111.87. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.02, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a current ratio of 1.34. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. has a 52-week low of $83.82 and a 52-week high of $137.46.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 7th. The real estate investment trust reported $1.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.11. Ryman Hospitality Properties had a net margin of 9.91% and a return on equity of 34.54%. The company had revenue of $748.98 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $734.59 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.35 earnings per share. Ryman Hospitality Properties’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts expect that Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. will post 9.18 EPS for the current year.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.
Ryman’s flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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The PrintRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) has now raised both equity and debt for its pending $1.38 billion acquisition of Grande Lakes Orlando. The company closed a 5,865,000-share common-stock offering on Aug. 12 for approximately $658 million of net proceeds. On Aug. 25, its operating partnership and finance subsidiary completed $700 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2035, with expected net proceeds of approximately $689 million.
Those transactions make the central dividend question clearer. Ryman’s most recently paid quarterly dividend was $1.20 per share, or $4.80 annualized. Against the $9.13 midpoint of its Aug. 6 full-year 2026 Adjusted FFO guidance, that equals 52.6% by DFB calculation. But that guidance was issued before Ryman signed the Grande Lakes agreement and before the related equity and debt financing.
The acquisition therefore cannot be evaluated through the existing payout ratio alone. Ryman has already increased its common-share base, and the new notes add $43.75 million of annual coupon interest by DFB calculation. The company expects Grande Lakes to be accretive to Adjusted FFO per diluted share in 2027. That expectation puts the post-close per-share result at the center of the analysis.
The Funding Stack Is Now VisibleRyman agreed on Aug. 10 to acquire the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for approximately $1.38 billion, subject to customary closing adjustments. The company expects the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2026.
The equity offering closed two days later. Ryman sold 5.865 million shares at $117 per share after the underwriters exercised their option in full. Net proceeds were approximately $658 million after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses.
The debt financing closed Aug. 25. RHP Hotel Properties, LP and RHP Finance Corporation issued $700 million of 6.250% senior notes due Feb. 15, 2035. Expected net proceeds were approximately $689 million after initial-purchaser discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses.
Ryman said the note proceeds will fund part of the purchase price and related fees and expenses. The balance will be funded with the equity proceeds and cash on hand. The $658 million and $689 million figures should not be treated as an exact purchase-price bridge because both offerings can also fund related fees and expenses, while the purchase price remains subject to customary closing adjustments.
The New Shares Change The Dividend MathThe common-stock prospectus supplement used 63,118,355 shares outstanding at June 30 as its base. With the underwriters’ option exercised in full, the offering increased that figure to 68,983,355 shares. The 5.865 million-share increase equals 9.3% of the June 30 base by DFB calculation.
The dividend effect is mechanical. If Ryman maintained the most recently paid $1.20 quarterly rate on all 5.865 million new shares, those shares would require approximately $28.2 million of additional annual dividend cash payments. Future dividend amounts remain subject to board determination, so that figure is not a contractual obligation or company forecast.
The debt side adds a separate contractual interest obligation. The 6.250% coupon on $700 million produces $43.75 million of annual coupon interest. In March, the same issuing subsidiaries completed $700 million of 5.750% senior notes due 2034, implying $40.25 million of annual coupon interest. The two issues therefore carry coupons 50 basis points apart and annual coupon interest that differs by $3.5 million.
They are not identical financing events. The March proceeds refinanced 4.750% notes due 2027. The August proceeds are tied to Grande Lakes. The comparison measures the stated coupons on equal principal amounts, not a like-for-like change in Ryman’s effective borrowing cost.
What Grande Lakes Has To Deliver Per ShareGrande Lakes produced $110.005 million of Adjusted EBITDAre and $91.172 million of Net Operating Income for the trailing twelve months ended June 30, based on financial information provided by the seller. Ryman said the approximately $1.38 billion purchase price represents 12.5 times trailing Adjusted EBITDAre and a 6.6% capitalization rate.
Those property-level measures do not share a denominator with Ryman’s payout ratio, and they should not be netted directly against the dividend or coupon figures. They identify the operating earnings base Ryman is acquiring.
For investors, the relationship among the transaction, financing and dividend is now more specific. Ryman has added 5.865 million common shares and $700 million of 6.250% debt before Grande Lakes contributes to reported results. The company expects the acquisition to be accretive to Adjusted FFO per diluted share in 2027, but that outcome has not yet been realized.
The existing 52.6% payout ratio remains a pre-deal measure based on guidance issued Aug. 6. The post-close question is whether Grande Lakes contributes enough earnings, after financing and integration effects, to offset the larger equity denominator and new interest expense on a per-share basis. That is the connection the current payout ratio cannot answer by itself.
Source: Ryman Hospitality Properties second-quarter 2026 results, Aug. 6, 2026; Ryman Hospitality Properties Grande Lakes acquisition Form 8-K, acquisition announcement and common-stock prospectus supplement, Aug. 10, 2026; Ryman Hospitality Properties common-stock offering closing Form 8-K and announcement, Aug. 12, 2026; Ryman Hospitality Properties 6.250% senior-notes closing Form 8-K and announcement, Aug. 25, 2026; Ryman Hospitality Properties Form 8-K concerning the 5.750% senior notes due 2034, March 11, 2026. Payout, share-count increase, annualized dividend and annual coupon calculations by Dividend Forensics Bureau from company-reported figures. Grande Lakes Adjusted EBITDAre, Net Operating Income and capitalization rate are non-GAAP measures derived from financial information provided by the seller.
The author holds no position in any security mentioned. Structural research, not personalized investment advice.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP – Get Free Report) and Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT – Get Free Report) are both real estate companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.
Valuation & Earnings This table compares Ryman Hospitality Properties and Chatham Lodging Trust”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Ryman Hospitality Properties $2.58 billion 3.18 $243.43 million $4.09 31.78 Chatham Lodging Trust $295.08 million 2.13 $15.05 million $0.08 168.38 Ryman Hospitality Properties has higher revenue and earnings than Chatham Lodging Trust. Ryman Hospitality Properties is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chatham Lodging Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Analyst Ratings This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Ryman Hospitality Properties and Chatham Lodging Trust, as reported by MarketBeat.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Ryman Hospitality Properties 0 0 12 0 3.00 Chatham Lodging Trust 0 3 2 0 2.40 Ryman Hospitality Properties currently has a consensus price target of $129.73, indicating a potential downside of 0.21%. Chatham Lodging Trust has a consensus price target of $13.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.49%. Given Ryman Hospitality Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ryman Hospitality Properties is more favorable than Chatham Lodging Trust.
Dividends Ryman Hospitality Properties pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Chatham Lodging Trust pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Ryman Hospitality Properties pays out 117.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chatham Lodging Trust pays out 500.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ryman Hospitality Properties has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Chatham Lodging Trust has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Ryman Hospitality Properties is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.
Insider and Institutional Ownership 94.5% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of Chatham Lodging Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 8.1% of Chatham Lodging Trust shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability This table compares Ryman Hospitality Properties and Chatham Lodging Trust’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Ryman Hospitality Properties 9.91% 34.54% 4.39% Chatham Lodging Trust 4.00% 1.56% 1.00% Volatility & Risk Ryman Hospitality Properties has a beta of 1.2, suggesting that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chatham Lodging Trust has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary Ryman Hospitality Properties beats Chatham Lodging Trust on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company's holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company's hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 11,414 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns a 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM, Ole Red, Nashville-area attractions, and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company's financial results.
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Chatham Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused primarily on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels. The company owns 39 hotels totaling 5,915 rooms/suites in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
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All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Headquartered in Nashville, Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 37.8% so far this year. Currently paying a dividend of $1.20 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 3.68%. In comparison, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry's yield is 4.14%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.34%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $4.80 is up 3.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Ryman Hospitality Properties has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 85.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current payout ratio is 53%, meaning it paid out 53% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Earnings growth looks solid for RHP for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $9.15 per share, with earnings expected to increase 8.16% from the year ago period.
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers its shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, RHP is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten registered public offering of 5,865,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at a price to the public of $117.00 per share (the “Offering”). The shares sold in the Offering included 765,000 shares sold following the August 11, 2026 exercise in full of the underwriters' option to purchase additional shares of common stock, which were delivered at the time of the closing of the Offering.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”) announced today that its subsidiaries, RHP Hotel Properties, LP (the “Operating Partnership”) and RHP Finance Corporation (together with the Operating Partnership, the “Issuers”), successfully priced the private placement of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.250% senior notes due 2035 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Issuers and guaranteed by the Company and its subsidiaries that guarantee the Operating Partnership's existing credit facility and the Issuers' outstanding senior unsecured notes. The offering is expected to close on August 25, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is headquartered in Nashville, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of 26.77% since the start of the year. Currently paying a dividend of $1.20 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 4%. In comparison, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry's yield is 4.02%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.3%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $4.80 is up 3.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Ryman Hospitality Properties has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 85.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current payout ratio is 53%, meaning it paid out 53% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, RHP expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $9.06 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 7.09%.
Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.
High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. Income investors must be conscious of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, RHP presents a compelling investment opportunity; it's not only an attractive dividend play, but the stock also boasts a strong Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a great growth stock is not easy at all.
That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.
However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is one such stock that our proprietary system currently recommends. The company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.
Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And returns are even better for stocks that possess the combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy).
Here are three of the most important factors that make the stock of this hotel and resort real estate investment trust a great growth pick right now.
Earnings GrowthArguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for Ryman Hospitality Properties is 32.4%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 7.5% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 3.7%.
Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.
Right now, Ryman Hospitality Properties has an S/TA ratio of 0.44, which means that the company gets $0.44 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.13, it can be said that the company is more efficient.
While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Ryman Hospitality Properties looks attractive from a sales growth perspective as well. The company's sales are expected to grow 8.4% this year versus the industry average of 2.5%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
The current-year earnings estimates for Ryman Hospitality Properties have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.7% over the past month.
Bottom LineRyman Hospitality Properties has not only earned a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above, but it also carries a Zacks Rank #2 because of the positive earnings estimate revisions.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination positions Ryman Hospitality Properties well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten registered public offering (the “Offering”) of 5,100,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share. The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 765,000 additional shares of common stock.
Ryman Hospitality Properties is rated a buy, driven by resilient sector trends, strong earnings, and a compelling dividend growth story despite balance sheet risk. RHP outpaces peers in dividend growth, supported by a nationally diverse portfolio and robust non-room revenue initiatives. Q2 results highlight record RevPAR, +22% YoY FFO growth, and a 2.3x dividend coverage ratio, underscoring operational strength and payout safety.
RLJ Lodging Trust (OTCMKTS:RLJ.PA – Get Free Report) and Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP – Get Free Report) are both real estate companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.
Analyst Ratings This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for RLJ Lodging Trust and Ryman Hospitality Properties, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score RLJ Lodging Trust 0 0 0 0 0.00 Ryman Hospitality Properties 0 1 10 0 2.91 Ryman Hospitality Properties has a consensus price target of $127.10, suggesting a potential upside of 5.11%. Given Ryman Hospitality Properties’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ryman Hospitality Properties is more favorable than RLJ Lodging Trust.
Profitability This table compares RLJ Lodging Trust and Ryman Hospitality Properties’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets RLJ Lodging Trust N/A N/A N/A Ryman Hospitality Properties 9.91% 34.54% 4.39% Valuation and Earnings This table compares RLJ Lodging Trust and Ryman Hospitality Properties”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio RLJ Lodging Trust N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ryman Hospitality Properties $2.65 billion 2.87 $243.43 million $4.09 29.56 Ryman Hospitality Properties has higher revenue and earnings than RLJ Lodging Trust.
Institutional & Insider Ownership 94.5% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of Ryman Hospitality Properties shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary Ryman Hospitality Properties beats RLJ Lodging Trust on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About RLJ Lodging Trust (Get Free Report)
RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns primarily premium-branded, high-margin, focused-service and compact full-service hotels. The Company's portfolio consists of 103 hotels with approximately 22,570 rooms, located in 23 states and the District of Columbia and an ownership interest in one unconsolidated hotel with 171 rooms.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties (Get Free Report)
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company's holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company's hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 11,414 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns a 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM, Ole Red, Nashville-area attractions, and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company's financial results.
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August 10, 2026 06:21 ET | Source: Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today announced a definitive agreement under which the Company will purchase the fee simple interest in Grande Lakes Orlando Resort (“Grande Lakes” or the “Property”) in Orlando, Florida, for $1.38 billion from Trinity Investments. The 409-acre complex includes two hotels, a 1,010-room JW Marriott and a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, and a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course. The Company plans for the Property to continue to be operated by Marriott International under the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton brands. The purchase price represents a 12.5x Adjusted EBITDAre multiple on the Property’s trailing-twelve-month results through June 30, 2026.1 The Company expects the acquisition of Grande Lakes to be accretive to adjusted funds from operations (“Adjusted FFO”) per diluted share for 2027.
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, “Grande Lakes is a terrific asset and one that fits all of our ownership criteria. The transaction strengthens our JW Marriott and Gaylord Hotels customer rotation strategies, expands our presence in the nation’s top meetings market and creates the opportunity for meaningful portfolio synergies. Building on the success of our growing JW Marriott platform, Grande Lakes establishes a nationwide rotational network for the JW Marriott brand within our hotel portfolio. Grande Lakes also introduces Ritz-Carlton as a new luxury brand within our portfolio, providing access to a high-value customer segment and unique customer insights that can further strengthen our platform and support long-term value creation across the portfolio.”
Grande Lakes Orlando Resort is one of the largest resorts in the greater Orlando area and features 1,592 guest rooms and approximately 320,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Guests can enjoy an array of world-class amenities, including the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa & fitness center; 14 food and beverage outlets; the Grande Lakes Waterpark featuring water slides, a lazy river, and the AquaVenture aqua course; and a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole golf course at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, home of the PNC Championship. The Property has recently benefitted from approximately $150 million in capital investments, encompassing all guestrooms, meeting space and core public areas across both hotels.
Orlando has consistently ranked as the top meetings destination in North America by Cvent and benefits from strong year-round leisure demand drivers. Orlando International Airport is the 7th busiest in the U.S. by total passenger volume.
The Company expects to close the Grande Lakes transaction in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan acted as financial advisors to Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., and Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Greenberg Traurig, LLP acted as legal advisors.
1 Adjusted EBITDAre is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Grande Lakes Adjusted EBITDAre” later in this press release for an explanation of this non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.
Investor Presentation
The Company has made available an investor presentation containing supplemental information related to this transaction. The presentation can be found on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website under Events & Presentations.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to the Company’s Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the pending Grande Lakes transaction and the Company’s expectations for Grande Lakes upon the closing of the transaction. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These risks and uncertainties include the risks and uncertainties associated with the pending Grande Lakes transaction, including, but not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could delay the closing of the Grande Lakes transaction, or result in the termination of the agreement for the Grande Lakes transaction; adverse effects on Company’s common stock because of the failure to complete the Grande Lakes transaction; the Company’s ability to borrow funds pursuant to its credit agreements and to refinance indebtedness and/or to successfully amend the agreements governing its indebtedness in the future; and changes in interest rates. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026, and subsequent filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer
(615) 316-6588 [email protected] Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 316-6320 [email protected]
Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations
(615) 316-6011 [email protected]
Media Contact:
Shannon Sullivan, Vice President, Corporate and Brand Communications
(615) 316-6725 [email protected] Grande Lakes Adjusted EBITDAre
Adjusted EBITDAre is calculated and presented by the Company based on unaudited information provided to the Company from the seller or an affiliate of the seller. Adjusted EBITDAre, a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated as Net Income calculated in accordance with GAAP plus interest expense, depreciation and amortization and non-operating items related to ownership structure. Below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAre to Net Income, its most directly comparable GAAP figure. The Company used Adjusted EBITDAre to evaluate the operating performance of the property and to price the acquisition.
12 Months Ended June 30,(in thousands) 2026Net Income $10,414Interest expense, net 57,754Depreciation expense 39,844Non-Operating Items Related to Ownership Structure 1,993Adjusted EBITDAre $110,005
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinity Investments (“Trinity”), a U.S.-based hospitality-focused real estate investor, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort, a 409-acre luxury complex anchored by a 582-key Ritz-Carlton and a 1,010-key JW Marriott, for $1.38 billion to Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP). Trinity acquired the resort in December 2018 for $870 million, with financial backing from Elliott Investment Management (“.
3 Hotel REITs Poised to Benefit from the World CupRyman Hospitality Properties NYSE: RHP said its same-store hospitality business outperformed its internal expectations in the second quarter, supported by higher group rates, stronger catering spending and continued demand for premium meetings business.
Executive Chairman Colin Reed said the results reflected the resilience of the company’s business model despite a “dynamic” broader economic environment. He said customers continued to prioritize the types of group and leisure experiences offered across the company’s portfolio, while investments in its properties were strengthening their competitive positions.
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7 best hotel REITs to buy now“The demand for high-quality group meetings experiences remains healthy,” Reed said, adding that the company’s strategy of attracting higher-value customers was gaining traction.
Group rates and catering spending drive outperformance President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Fioravanti said same-store RevPAR and total RevPAR growth each exceeded company expectations by about 2.5 percentage points. Adjusted EBITDAre surpassed expectations by approximately $7 million, primarily because of stronger top-line performance and operating discipline.
Group and leisure business each contributed about equally to the RevPAR upside, while group catering also supported total RevPAR growth. Group average daily rate rose 7.5% year over year, roughly three percentage points ahead of expectations, as the company booked a stronger mix of higher-rated group customers.
Catering contribution per group room night increased nearly 13% from a year earlier, about 6.5 percentage points above expectations. Fioravanti attributed that result largely to corporate-group spending at Gaylord Palms and association-group spending at JW Hill Country.
At Gaylord Palms, higher-rated corporate group room nights rose 31%, contributing to a 63% increase in catering contribution per group room night. The property recorded its highest second-quarter catering contribution on record, according to Fioravanti.
Several properties also posted records during the quarter. Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Rockies and Gaylord National each delivered record second-quarter revenue, while Gaylord Palms also generated record second-quarter adjusted EBITDAre. The same-store portfolio’s trailing 12-month RevPAR index reached nearly 130% of fair share at the end of June, up six points year over year.
Future booking trends remain favorable During the quarter, the company booked more than 768,000 same-store gross group room nights for future periods, a 6.7% year-over-year increase. ADR on those bookings reached a quarterly record of approximately $310, up 8.6% from a year earlier and 2.3% above the prior record.
As of the end of July, same-store group rooms revenue on the books for all future periods was up 8.8% year over year, improving 120 basis points from the end of March. ADR for future bookings was pacing in the mid-single-digit range, while room nights on the books were at their highest level for this point in the year, even excluding the addition of JW Hill Country in 2023.
For 2027, group rooms revenue on the books was 3.2% higher than comparable 2026 levels, while 2028 was down 50 basis points. Management said ADR pacing remained in the mid-single digits for both years and cited near-record corporate lead volume, a healthy late-stage pipeline and favorable booking-pattern availability.
Chief Operating Officer Patrick Chaffin said the company has booked about 129,000 multiyear rotational group room nights since establishing a dedicated above-property lead-generation team for its two JW Marriott hotels. The company is seeing increased rotation between the JW properties as well as overlap with the Gaylord portfolio, he said.
JW Desert Ridge also delivered what management described as a strong quarter. Group mix increased nearly 13 points year over year, helping drive catering revenue growth and compress leisure inventory. The property’s RevPAR index share rose 18 points from a year earlier.
Guidance raised; capital plan accelerated Ryman raised the midpoints of its 2026 guidance ranges for same-store hospitality and JW Desert Ridge. The $10 million midpoint increase in same-store hospitality adjusted EBITDAre includes the approximately $7 million second-quarter outperformance and a $3 million improvement to the outlook for the second half, entirely from a stronger group base.
The $1 million increase for JW Desert Ridge reflects the second-quarter beat, as the property’s seasonality is weighted toward the first half of the year.
Management said it has not seen a meaningful impact from interest-rate uncertainty, inflation or broader economic conditions on demand, customer behavior or future booking activity. The outlook assumes a relatively stable operating environment and normalized attrition and cancellation trends.
For the second half, the company expects roughly flat same-store leisure rooms revenue because a stronger group base limits leisure-room availability. Same-store RevPAR guidance assumes low- to mid-single-digit growth in the third quarter and mid-single-digit growth in the fourth quarter.
Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hutcheson said the company expects 2026 capital expenditures of approximately $400 million to $500 million, an increase of about $50 million at the midpoint. The increase reflects accelerated projects previously planned for 2027, including façade work at JW Hill Country that will be completed alongside its room renovation and water-amenity improvements at Gaylord Texan.
Hutcheson said the overall scope of the multiyear capital plan remains unchanged and projects are on time and on budget. The company reported $366 million of unrestricted cash, $32 million of restricted cash for maintenance projects, undrawn corporate and OEG revolving credit facilities, and nearly $1.3 billion of total available liquidity. Net leverage was 4.2 times adjusted EBITDAre.
Entertainment business and OEG discussions The entertainment business posted a nearly 30% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDAre to a quarterly record. Fioravanti said Southern Entertainment’s two largest festivals exceeded expectations, while Ole Red and Category 10 venues also performed well. Category 10 Nashville recorded the highest monthly revenue ever generated by an Ole Red or Category 10 venue in June.
Reed said the board, advised by Morgan Stanley, continues to evaluate potential new investors or partners for Opry Entertainment Group. The company is in discussions with select potential investors but has not reached an agreement, and Reed said there is no assurance that a definitive agreement will be completed.
Management said any potential OEG transaction is separate from the company’s hotel growth strategy. Fioravanti added that a transaction would need to comply with REIT rules and, given the entertainment business’s tax basis, proceeds would likely be distributed through dividends over time if a deal occurred.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP)Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company's portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.
Ryman's flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (RHP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 7, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Jennifer Hutcheson - Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer
Colin Reed - Executive Chairman
Mark Fioravanti - President, CEO & Director
Patrick Chaffin - Executive VP & COO - Hotels
Conference Call Participants
Daniel Politzer - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division
Bennett Rose - Citigroup Inc., Research Division
Aryeh Klein - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Charles Scholes - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division
Chris Woronka - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
David Katz - Jefferies LLC, Research Division
Richard Hightower - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division
Peter Laskey - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division
Jay Kornreich - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division
Jackson Armstrong - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division
John DeCree - CBRE Securities, LLC, Research Division
Michael Herring
Presentation
Operator
Welcome to Ryman Properties Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. Hosting the call today from Ryman Hospitality Properties are Mr. Colin Reed, Executive Chairman; Mr. Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer; Ms. Jennifer Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Patrick Chaffin, Chief Operating Officer; and Mr. Patrick Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Opry Entertainment Group. This call will be available for digital replay. The number is (800) 757-4770, with no conference ID required. [Operator Instructions]
It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to Ms. Jennifer Hutcheson. Ma'am, you may begin.
Jennifer Hutcheson
Executive VP, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer
Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. This call may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the company's expected financial performance. Any statements we make today that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Words such as believes or expects are intended to identify these statements, which may be affected by many factors, including those
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.77 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.56 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +8.20%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this hotel and resort real estate investment trust would post FFO of $2.03 per share when it actually produced FFO of $2.32, delivering a surprise of +14.29%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates four times.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, posted revenues of $748.98 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.56%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $659.52 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Ryman Hospitality Properties shares have added about 34.9% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.8%.
What's Next for Ryman Hospitality Properties?While Ryman Hospitality Properties has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ryman Hospitality Properties was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $1.77 on $630.91 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.10 on $2.79 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 30% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the broader Zacks Finance sector, Accelerant Holdings (ARX - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 13.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.16 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +14.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Accelerant Holdings' revenues are expected to be $274.08 million, up 25.1% from the year-ago quarter.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) reported $748.98 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.6%. EPS of $2.77 for the same period compares to $1.12 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +2.56% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $730.3 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.56, the EPS surprise was +8.2%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Ryman Hospitality Properties performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Same-Store RevPAR Growth: 5.2% versus 3.9% estimated by two analysts on average.Total RevPAR - Hospitality: $537.69 versus the two-analyst average estimate of $519.21.Same-Store Total RevPAR Growth: 6.5% compared to the 4.1% average estimate based on two analysts.Revenues- Entertainment: $144.01 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $154.27 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.5%.Revenues- Hospitality: $604.96 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $574.14 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.2%.Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $1.42 versus $1.42 estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Ryman Hospitality Properties here>>>
Shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties have returned +2.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a leading lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights and Recent Developments:
The Company reported all-time quarterly record consolidated revenue of $749.0 million, driven by record second quarter same-store Hospitality(1) segment revenue of $544.3 million and all-time quarterly record Entertainment segment revenue of $144.0 million. The Company generated consolidated net income of $102.1 million and consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre of $258.3 million.During the quarter, the Company booked over 768,000 same-store Hospitality Gross Definite Room Nights for all future periods. The estimated average daily rate (ADR) for these bookings was approximately $310, an increase of 8.6% compared to the prior year quarter estimated ADR for future bookings and an all-time quarterly record. The Company is raising its full year outlook due to strong second quarter performance for the Hospitality portfolio and a modest increase in its expectations for the same-store Hospitality business for the second half of 2026. Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said, “We delivered record quarterly consolidated revenue and Adjusted EBITDAre, reflecting the continued success of our premium group customer strategy and strong execution in our Entertainment business. In our same-store Hospitality business, higher ADR across all customer segments and strong ancillary spending trends drove results above our expectations, while healthy booking pace and record estimated ADR for future bookings reinforce our confidence in the durability of demand for our differentiated group-focused hotel assets. Our revised outlook incorporates the second quarter outperformance and a modest increase in our expectations for the second half of 2026.”
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(1) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
Second Quarter 2026 Results (as compared to Second Quarter 2025):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) % % 2026 2025 Change 2026 2025 ChangeTotal revenue $748,978 $659,515 13.6% $1,413,550 $1,246,795 13.4% Operating income $174,545 $139,425 25.2% $312,341 $255,546 22.2%Operating income margin 23.3% 21.1% 2.2pts 22.1% 20.5% 1.6 pts Net income $102,079 $75,875 34.5% $171,481 $138,889 23.5%Net income margin 13.6% 11.5% 2.1 pts 12.1% 11.1% 1.0 pts Net income available to common stockholders $92,750 $71,753 29.3% $163,225 $134,714 21.2%Net income available to common stockholders margin 12.4% 10.9% 1.5 pts 11.5% 10.8% 0.7 ptsNet income available to common stockholders per diluted share (1) $1.42 $1.12 26.8% $2.46 $2.13 15.5% Adjusted EBITDAre $258,311 $211,856 21.9% $477,604 $397,358 20.2%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 34.5% 32.1% 2.4 pts 33.8% 31.9% 1.9 ptsAdjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest $241,921 $200,561 20.6% $457,057 $380,437 20.1%Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest margin 32.3% 30.4% 1.9 pts 32.3% 30.5% 1.8 pts Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders and unit holders $167,229 $137,145 21.9% $310,701 $260,047 19.5%FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.54 $2.14 18.7% $4.69 $4.13 13.6% Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $181,399 $148,845 21.9% $337,477 $278,668 21.1%Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.77 $2.35 17.9% $5.11 $4.44 15.1% ___________________
(1) Diluted weighted average common shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.9 million and 4.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.5 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
Note: For the Company’s definitions of Adjusted EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre margin, Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest, Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest margin, FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, as well as a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted EBITDAre to Net Income and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders to Net Income, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Definition,” “Adjusted EBITDAre Margin and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin Definition” “FFO, Adjusted FFO, and Adjusted FFO Available to Common Stockholders and Unit Holders Definition” and “Supplemental Financial Results” below.
Note: For the Company’s definitions of Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) and Total Revenue Per Available Room (Total RevPAR), see “Calculation of RevPAR and Total RevPAR” below. Property-level results and operating metrics for the applicable period are presented in greater detail below and under “Supplemental Financial Results—Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics,” which includes a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures Hospitality Adjusted EBITDAre to Hospitality Operating Income, and property-level Adjusted EBITDAre to property-level Operating Income for each of the hotel properties.
Hospitality Segment Highlights
The same-store Hospitality portfolio generated all-time quarterly record RevPAR of approximately $202 in the second quarter, an increase of 5.2% from the prior year quarter, and record second quarter Total RevPAR of approximately $524, an increase of 6.5% from the prior year quarter. The same-store Hospitality portfolio generated second quarter operating income of $141.7 million and Adjusted EBITDAre of $202.3 million.Second quarter same-store banquet and AV revenue contribution per group room night, a proxy for catering spend per group guest, increased 12.9% year over year, driven by our premium group customer strategy. Second quarter same-store attrition and cancellation fee revenue was approximately $9.0 million, a decrease of $0.4 million compared to the prior year quarter.JW Marriott Desert Ridge performance benefited from continued strong demand and the ongoing realization of portfolio-driven synergies. Subsequent to quarter-end, Marriott launched the marketing of 2026 ice! holiday programming to be featured across the Gaylord Hotels portfolio, JW Marriott Hill Country and JW Marriott Desert Ridge, including three new themes. Early customer engagement has been encouraging. Gaylord Opryland
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Period Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, ($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) 2026 2026 2025Revenue $60,649 $134,517 $5,349 Operating income (loss) $11,932 $36,187 $(2,583) Operating income (loss) margin 19.7% 26.9% (48.3)%Adjusted EBITDAre $20,764 $53,078 $(582) Adjusted EBITDAre margin 34.2% 39.5% (10.9)% Performance metrics: Occupancy 72.2% 72.6% 39.3 %ADR $367.08 $428.43 $228.50 RevPAR $264.85 $310.88 $89.76 Total RevPAR $701.55 $782.30 $268.11 ___________________
(1) JW Marriott Desert Ridge was acquired by the Company on June 10, 2025, therefore results are not comparable to the prior year period.
Entertainment Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ($ in thousands) % % 2026 2025 Change 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $144,014 $143,304 0.5% $223,197 $232,854 (4.1)% Operating income $32,404 $23,495 37.9% $36,657 $33,811 8.4 %Operating income margin 22.5% 16.4% 6.1pts 16.4% 14.5% 1.9 ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $43,918 $33,908 29.5% $59,599 $54,847 8.7 %Adjusted EBITDAre margin 30.5% 23.7% 6.8pts 26.7% 23.6% 3.1 pts Fioravanti continued, “Our Entertainment business delivered record quarterly Adjusted EBITDAre driven by a successful festivals season and continued strong demand for our artist-centered venues. The continued strength in demand for these experiences underscores the opportunities ahead within our multi-year development pipeline.”
Corporate and Other Segment
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ($ in thousands) % % 2026 2025 Change 2026 2025 ChangeOperating loss $(11,502) $(10,990) (4.7)% $(23,046) $(21,994) (4.8)%Adjusted EBITDAre $(8,649) $(8,487) (1.9)% $(17,607) $(16,898) (4.2)% Capital Expenditures
In 2026, the Company expects to spend approximately $400 to $500 million on capital expenditures, an increase from the previous estimate of $350 to $450 million. The increase reflects the timing of cash flows and the acceleration of a portion of projected spending previously expected in 2027, now expected to occur in 2026, and does not reflect a change in overall project scope. Capital expenditures for the first half of 2026 were approximately $241 million.
In the second quarter, the Company completed the Foundry Fieldhouse sports bar, pavilion, and event lawn development at Gaylord Opryland and the meeting space conversion project at JW Marriott Desert Ridge.
Additional capital expenditure activity in 2026 includes:
Continuation of the meeting space expansion at Gaylord Opryland, which is expected to be completed by mid-year 2027;Renovation of the rooms at Gaylord Texan, which began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed in August 2026;Renovation of the rooms at JW Marriott Hill Country, which began in April 2026 and is expected to be completed in March 2027;The development of Category 10 Las Vegas, which is expected to be completed in October 2026;The development of Category 10 in Orlando, which is expected to begin in fall 2026 and is expected to be completed in early 2028; andThe development of Ole Red Indianapolis, which is expected to be completed by our development partner Pacer Sports & Entertainment in early 2028. 2026 Guidance
The Company is updating its 2026 business performance outlook based on current information as of August 6, 2026. The Company does not expect to update the guidance provided below before next quarter’s earnings release. However, the Company may update or withdraw its full business outlook or any portion thereof at any time for any reason.
Fioravanti concluded, “We are pleased to raise the midpoints of our 2026 guidance ranges to reflect the stronger second quarter results in our Hospitality portfolio, including JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Our outlook also incorporates a more constructive view on second-half group business trends, supported by the business we have on the books.”
Guidance Range Prior Guidance Range (in millions, except per share figures) For Full Year 2026 (1) Full Year 2026 (1) Change to Low High Midpoint Low High Midpoint MidpointSame-store Hospitality RevPAR growth(2) 3.50 % 4.50 % 4.00 % 2.25 % 3.75 % 3.00 % 1.00%Same-store Hospitality Total RevPAR growth(2) 3.50 % 4.50 % 4.00 % 2.25 % 3.75 % 3.00 % 1.00% Operating income: Hospitality (same-store) (2) $484.5 $489.5 $487.0 $475.5 $485.5 $480.5 $6.5 JW Marriott Desert Ridge 35.0 37.0 36.0 33.5 35.0 34.3 1.8 Entertainment 74.8 79.5 77.1 74.8 79.5 77.1 - Corporate and Other (50.5) (49.0) (49.8) (50.5) (49.0) (49.8) - Consolidated operating income $ 543.8 $ 557.0 $ 550.4 $ 533.3 $ 551.0 $ 542.1 $ 8.3 Adjusted EBITDAre: Hospitality (same-store) (2) $728.0 $742.0 $735.0 $715.0 $735.0 $725.0 $10.0 JW Marriott Desert Ridge 69.0 73.0 71.0 68.0 72.0 70.0 1.0 Entertainment 120.0 130.0 125.0 120.0 130.0 125.0 - Corporate and Other (39.0) (35.0) (37.0) (39.0) (35.0) (37.0) - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre $ 878.0 $ 910.0 $ 894.0 $ 864.0 $ 902.0 $ 883.0 $ 11.0 Net income $280.5 $285.5 $283.0 $271.0 $279.0 $275.0 $8.0 Net income available to common stockholders $270.5 $273.5 $272.0 $261.0 $267.0 $264.0 $8.0 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $565.5 $582.0 $573.8 $552.0 $572.5 $562.3 $11.5 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $592.3 $616.8 $604.5 $577.3 $607.0 $592.1 $12.4 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share (3) $4.10 $4.11 $4.11 $3.96 $4.02 $3.99 $0.12 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (3) $8.98 $9.28 $9.13 $8.77 $9.14 $8.96 $0.17 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (3) 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 - Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (3) 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 - ___________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
(3) Includes shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Note: For reconciliations of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre guidance to Net Income, segment-level Adjusted EBITDAre to segment-level Operating Income, and FFO and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders to Net Income available to common stockholders, see “Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements.”
Dividend Update
On July 15, 2026, the Company paid the previously announced quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per common share, which was paid to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
The Company’s dividend policy provides that it will distribute minimum dividends of 100% of REIT taxable income annually. Future dividends are subject to the Board’s future determinations as to amount and timing.
Balance Sheet/Liquidity Update
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had unrestricted cash of $366.1 million and total debt outstanding of $3,969.5 million, net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of June 30, 2026, there were no amounts drawn under the Company’s revolving credit facility or OEG’s revolving credit facility, which left $930.0 million of aggregate borrowing availability under the Company’s revolving credit facility and OEG’s revolving credit facility.
Opry Entertainment Group Update
The Company continues to evaluate a path to greater independence for Opry Entertainment Group (“OEG”), and discussions continue with select potential investors related to an investment in or partnership with OEG. The Company has not entered into any agreements with respect to a potential investment by a third party in OEG, and there can be no assurance that any definitive agreement will ultimately be reached.
As a result of this ongoing process, Atairos’ liquidity request rights, including its put right, are currently unexercisable under the Company’s agreement with Atairos.
Earnings Call Information
Ryman Hospitality Properties will hold a conference call to discuss this release tomorrow, August 7, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can listen to the conference call over the Internet at www.rymanhp.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the Investor Relations section of the website (Investor Relations/News & Events/Events & Presentation) at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call and will be available for at least 30 days.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to the Company’s Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; and Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future performance of the Company’s business, anticipated business levels and anticipated financial results for the Company during future periods, the Company’s expected cash dividend, and other business or operational issues. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include the risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions affecting the hospitality business generally, the geographic concentration of the Company’s hotel properties, business levels at the Company’s hotels, geopolitical uncertainty and the effects of inflation and changes in international, national, regional and local economic and market conditions (such as the imposition of trade barriers or other changes in trade policy) on the Company’s business, including the effects on costs of labor and supplies and effects on group customers at the Company’s hotels and customers in OEG’s businesses, the Company’s ability to remain qualified as a REIT, the Company’s ability to execute our strategic goals as a REIT, the Company’s ability to generate cash flows to support dividends, future board determinations regarding the timing and amount of dividends and changes to the dividend policy, the Company’s ability to borrow funds pursuant to its credit agreements and to refinance indebtedness and/or to successfully amend the agreements governing its indebtedness in the future, changes in interest rates, the Company’s integration of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, the Company’s ability to identify and capitalize on additional value creation opportunities at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could limit the Company’s ability to capitalize on any additional value creation opportunities it identifies at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Additional Information
This release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our reports are available on our website at no expense at www.rymanhp.com and through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”) at www.sec.gov.
Calculation of RevPAR and Total RevPAR
We calculate revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) for our hotels by dividing room revenue by room nights available to guests for the period. We calculate total revenue per available room (“Total RevPAR”) for our hotels by dividing the sum of room revenue, food & beverage, and other ancillary services revenue by room nights available to guests for the period. Hospitality metrics do not include the results of the W Austin, which is included in the Entertainment segment.
Calculation of GAAP Margin Figures
We calculate net income available to common stockholders margin by dividing GAAP consolidated net income available to common stockholders by GAAP consolidated total revenue. We calculate consolidated, segment or property-level operating income margin by dividing consolidated, segment or property-level GAAP operating income by consolidated, segment or property-level GAAP revenue.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present the following non-GAAP financial measures we believe are useful to investors as key measures of our operating performance:
EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Definition
We calculate EBITDAre, which is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) in its September 2017 white paper as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains or losses on the disposition of depreciated property (including gains or losses on change in control), impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in the value of depreciated property of the affiliate, and adjustments to reflect the entity’s share of EBITDAre of unconsolidated affiliates.
Adjusted EBITDAre is then calculated as EBITDAre, plus to the extent the following adjustments occurred during the periods presented:
preopening costs;non-cash lease expense;equity-based compensation expense;impairment charges that do not meet the NAREIT definition above;credit losses on held-to-maturity securities;transaction costs of acquisitions;interest income on bonds;loss on extinguishment of debt;pension settlement charges;pro rata Adjusted EBITDAre from unconsolidated joint ventures; andany other adjustments we have identified herein. We then exclude the pro rata share of Adjusted EBITDAre related to noncontrolling interests to calculate Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest.
We use EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest and segment or property-level EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre to evaluate our operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding our operating performance and debt leverage metrics, and that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income or operating income, as applicable, is beneficial to an investor’s complete understanding of our operating performance. We make additional adjustments to EBITDAre when evaluating our performance because we believe that presenting Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest provides useful information to investors regarding our operating performance and debt leverage metrics.
Adjusted EBITDAre Margin and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin Definition
We calculate consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin by dividing consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest by GAAP consolidated total revenue. We calculate consolidated, segment or property-level Adjusted EBITDAre Margin by dividing consolidated, segment-, or property-level Adjusted EBITDAre by consolidated, segment-, or property-level GAAP revenue. We believe Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because this non-GAAP financial measure helps investors evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by presenting a ratio showing the quantitative relationship between Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest and GAAP consolidated total revenue or segment or property-level GAAP revenue, as applicable.
FFO, Adjusted FFO, and Adjusted FFO Available to Common Stockholders and Unit Holders Definition
We calculate FFO, which definition is clarified by NAREIT in its December 2018 white paper as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts), gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from a change in control, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciated real estate held by the entity, income (loss) from consolidated joint ventures attributable to noncontrolling interest, and pro rata adjustments from unconsolidated joint ventures.
To calculate Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, we then exclude, to the extent the following adjustments occurred during the periods presented:
right-of-use asset amortization;impairment charges that do not meet the NAREIT definition above;write-offs of deferred financing costs;amortization of debt discounts or premiums and amortization of deferred financing costs;loss on extinguishment of debt;non-cash lease expense;credit loss on held-to-maturity securities;pension settlement charges;additional pro rata adjustments from unconsolidated joint ventures;(gains) losses on other assets;transaction costs of acquisitions;deferred income tax expense (benefit); andany other adjustments we have identified herein. FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders exclude the ownership portion of the joint ventures not controlled or owned by the Company.
We present Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit as a non-GAAP measure of our performance in addition to net income available to common stockholders per diluted share (calculated in accordance with GAAP). We calculate Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit as Adjusted FFO (defined as set forth above) for a given operating period, as adjusted for the effect of dilutive securities, divided by the number of diluted shares and units outstanding during such period.
We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the performance of our ongoing operations because each presents a measure of our operations without regard to specified non-cash items such as real estate depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on sale of assets and certain other items, which we believe are not indicative of the performance of our underlying hotel properties. We believe that these items are more representative of our asset base than our ongoing operations. We also use these non-GAAP financial measures as measures in determining our results after considering the impact of our capital structure.
We caution investors that non-GAAP financial measures we present may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies calculate these non-GAAP measures in the same manner. The non-GAAP financial measures we present, and any related per share measures, should not be considered as alternative measures of our net income, operating performance, cash flow or liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures may include funds that may not be available for our discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures and property acquisitions and other commitments and uncertainties. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures can enhance an investor’s understanding of our results of operations, these non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed individually, are not necessarily better indicators of any trend as compared to GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, or cash flow from operations.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer
(615) 316-6588 [email protected] Jennifer Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 316-6320 [email protected]
Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Revenues: Rooms $232,366 $200,900 $456,124 $390,132 Food and beverage 296,437 250,391 585,784 503,654 Other hotel revenue 76,161 64,920 148,445 120,155 Entertainment 144,014 143,304 223,197 232,854 Total revenues 748,978 659,515 1,413,550 1,246,795 Operating expenses: Rooms 52,581 47,238 103,175 93,527 Food and beverage 159,120 136,152 317,283 274,291 Other hotel expenses 150,260 130,588 294,882 254,512 Management fees, net 22,142 17,916 43,057 36,379 Total hotel operating expenses 384,103 331,894 758,397 658,709 Entertainment 101,563 110,376 166,672 180,146 Corporate 11,245 10,759 22,530 21,529 Preopening costs 438 98 825 185 Depreciation and amortization 77,084 66,963 152,785 130,680 Total operating expenses 574,433 520,090 1,101,209 991,249 Operating income 174,545 139,425 312,341 255,546 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (63,875) (58,534) (127,994) (112,817)Interest income 3,727 5,583 8,913 11,042 Loss on extinguishment of debt – (2,542) (2,200) (2,542)Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures 4 (13) 4 (29)Other gains and (losses), net (259) (196) (621) (304)Income before income taxes 114,142 83,723 190,443 150,896 Provision for income taxes (12,063) (7,848) (18,962) (12,007)Net income 102,079 75,875 171,481 138,889 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG (4,050) (2,094) (3,462) (2,805)Net income attributable to other noncontrolling interests (5,279) (2,028) (4,794) (1,370)Net income available to common stockholders $92,750 $71,753 $163,225 $134,714 Basic income per share available to common stockholders(1) $1.47 $1.17 $2.59 $2.22 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders(1) $1.42 $1.12 $2.46 $2.13 Weighted average common shares for the period: Basic(1) 63,114 61,352 63,069 60,639 Diluted(1) 68,143 65,732 67,799 64,577 ___________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.9 million and 4.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.5 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(In thousands) June 30, December 31, 2026 2025ASSETS: Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $5,078,259 $4,970,429Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted 366,125 471,421Cash and cash equivalents - restricted 31,695 28,759Notes receivable, net 53,634 53,503Trade receivables, net 122,120 105,903Deferred income tax assets, net 51,150 67,669Prepaid expenses and other assets 211,266 196,798Intangible assets and goodwill, net 277,587 286,701Total assets $6,191,836 $6,181,183 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: Debt and finance lease obligations $3,969,453 $3,976,913Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 505,529 517,708Distributions payable 78,229 78,819Deferred management rights proceeds 162,541 162,901Operating lease liabilities 163,143 158,815Other liabilities 77,745 74,251Noncontrolling interest in OEG 444,096 422,691Total equity 791,100 789,085Total liabilities and equity $6,191,836 $6,181,183 Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Results
Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation
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(In thousands) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 $ Margin $ Margin $ Margin $ MarginConsolidated: Revenue $748,978 $659,515 $1,413,550 $1,246,795 Net income $102,079 13.6% $75,875 11.5% $171,481 12.1% $138,889 11.1%Interest expense, net 60,148 52,951 119,081 101,775 Provision for income taxes 12,063 7,848 18,962 12,007 Depreciation and amortization 77,084 66,963 152,785 130,680 Pro rata EBITDAre from unconsolidated joint ventures 1 1 2 2 EBITDAre 251,375 33.6% 203,638 30.9% 462,311 32.7% 383,353 30.7%Preopening costs 438 98 825 185 Non-cash lease expense 1,649 945 2,592 1,834 Equity-based compensation expense 3,827 3,495 7,629 7,117 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,026 1,113 2,051 2,227 Loss on extinguishment of debt – 2,542 2,200 2,542 Transaction costs of acquisitions – 25 – 100 Pro rata adjusted EBITDAre from unconsolidated joint ventures (4) – (4) – Adjusted EBITDAre 258,311 34.5% 211,856 32.1% 477,604 33.8% 397,358 31.9%Adjusted EBITDAre of noncontrolling interest (16,390) (11,295) (20,547) (16,921) Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest $241,921 32.3% $200,561 30.4% $457,057 32.3% $380,437 30.5% Hospitality segment: Revenue $604,964 $516,211 $1,190,353 $1,013,941 Operating income $153,643 25.4% $126,920 24.6% $298,730 25.1% $243,729 24.0%Depreciation and amortization 67,218 57,397 133,226 111,503 Non-cash lease expense 1,163 1,005 1,613 1,950 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,026 1,113 2,051 2,227 Other gains and (losses), net (8) – (8) – Adjusted EBITDAre $223,042 36.9% $186,435 36.1% $435,612 36.6% $359,409 35.4% Same-store Hospitality segment: (1) Revenue $544,315 $510,862 $1,055,836 $1,008,592 Operating income $141,711 26.0% $129,503 25.3% $262,543 24.9% $246,312 24.4%Depreciation and amortization 58,640 55,454 116,132 109,560 Non-cash lease expense 909 947 1,816 1,892 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,026 1,113 2,051 2,227 Other gains and (losses), net (8) – (8) – Adjusted EBITDAre $202,278 37.2% $187,017 36.6% $382,534 36.2% $359,991 35.7% Entertainment segment: Revenue $144,014 $143,304 $223,197 $232,854 Operating income $32,404 22.5% $23,495 16.4% $36,657 16.4% $33,811 14.5%Depreciation and amortization 9,609 9,335 19,043 18,712 Preopening costs 438 98 825 185 Non-cash lease (revenue) expense 486 (60) 979 (116) Equity-based compensation 981 1,028 2,095 2,048 Other gains and (losses), net – – – 136 Transaction costs of acquisitions – 25 – 100 Pro rata adjusted EBITDAre from unconsolidated joint ventures – (13) – (29) Adjusted EBITDAre $43,918 30.5% $33,908 23.7% $59,599 26.7% $54,847 23.6% Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $(11,502) $(10,990) $(23,046) $(21,994) Depreciation and amortization 257 231 516 465 Other gains and (losses), net (250) (195) (611) (438) Equity-based compensation 2,846 2,467 5,534 5,069 Adjusted EBITDAre $(8,649) $(8,487) $(17,607) $(16,898) ___________________
(1) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
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Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO Reconciliation
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(In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Net income available to common stockholders $92,750 $71,753 $163,225 $134,714 Noncontrolling interest in OP Units 581 1,532 1,022 874 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders 93,331 73,285 164,247 135,588 Depreciation and amortization 76,974 66,906 152,554 130,582 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (3,076) (3,046) (6,100) (6,123)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders 167,229 137,145 310,701 260,047 Right-of-use asset amortization 110 57 231 98 Non-cash lease expense 1,649 945 2,592 1,834 Pro rata adjustments from joint ventures (4) – (4) – Amortization of deferred financing costs 3,105 2,900 6,352 5,607 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 476 430 859 988 Loss on extinguishment of debt – 2,542 2,200 2,542 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (2,023) (1,736) (2,065) (2,018)Transaction costs of acquisitions – 25 – 100 Deferred tax provision 10,857 6,537 16,611 9,470 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $181,399 $148,845 $337,477 $278,668 Basic net income per share(1) $1.47 $1.17 $2.59 $2.22 Diluted net income per share(1) $1.42 $1.12 $2.46 $2.13 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit(1) $2.63 $2.22 $4.90 $4.26 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit(1) $2.86 $2.41 $5.32 $4.57 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.54 $2.14 $4.69 $4.13 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.77 $2.35 $5.11 $4.44 Weighted average common shares and OP units for the period: Basic(1) 63,509 61,747 63,464 61,034 Diluted (1) 68,538 66,127 68,194 64,972 ___________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.9 million and 4.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.5 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
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Supplemental Financial Results
Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics
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($ in thousands, except for performance metrics) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 $ Margin $ Margin $ Margin $ MarginGaylord Texan: Revenue $82,259 $82,494 $165,630 $168,871 Operating income $23,528 28.6% $25,002 30.3% $47,333 28.6% $52,697 31.2%Depreciation and amortization 7,681 6,157 15,006 12,086 Adjusted EBITDAre $31,209 37.9% $31,159 37.8% $62,339 37.6% $64,783 38.4% Performance metrics: Occupancy 69.9 % 72.0% 67.7 % 72.5% ADR $268.51 $253.06 $266.01 $255.16 RevPAR $187.60 $182.32 $179.96 $185.04 OtherPAR $310.72 $317.42 $324.50 $329.29 Total RevPAR $498.32 $499.74 $504.46 $514.33 Gaylord National: Revenue $90,422 $83,413 $164,649 $164,242 Operating income $19,550 21.6% $15,818 19.0% $25,775 15.7% $25,292 15.4%Depreciation and amortization 8,495 8,489 16,987 16,932 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,026 1,113 2,051 2,227 Other gains and (losses), net (8) – (8) – Adjusted EBITDAre $29,063 32.1% $25,420 30.5% $44,805 27.2% $44,451 27.1% Performance metrics: Occupancy 71.3 % 67.8% 67.2 % 70.1% ADR $280.70 $263.97 $274.10 $256.29 RevPAR $200.10 $178.85 $184.16 $179.59 OtherPAR $297.72 $280.38 $271.59 $275.03 Total RevPAR $497.82 $459.23 $455.74 $454.62 Gaylord Rockies: Revenue $84,735 $81,722 $156,984 $152,670 Operating income $23,792 28.1% $21,798 26.7% $38,237 24.4% $36,621 24.0%Depreciation and amortization 15,141 14,897 30,329 29,749 Adjusted EBITDAre $38,933 45.9% $36,695 44.9% $68,566 43.7% $66,370 43.5% Performance metrics: Occupancy 79.4 % 80.3% 77.4 % 76.3% ADR $275.43 $259.78 $267.28 $258.52 RevPAR $218.64 $208.62 $206.93 $197.21 OtherPAR $401.71 $389.67 $370.90 $364.73 Total RevPAR $620.35 $598.29 $577.82 $561.94 JW Marriott Hill Country: Revenue $65,762 $66,573 $116,057 $121,849 Operating income $15,982 24.3% $17,250 25.9% $23,190 20.0% $28,099 23.1%Depreciation and amortization 8,193 7,919 16,355 15,750 Adjusted EBITDAre $24,175 36.8% $25,169 37.8% $39,545 34.1% $43,849 36.0% Performance metrics: Occupancy 70.9 % 75.6% 64.8 % 71.8% ADR $344.31 $342.79 $341.31 $332.79 RevPAR $244.21 $259.31 $221.24 $238.96 OtherPAR $477.00 $470.80 $418.68 $432.89 Total RevPAR $721.22 $730.11 $639.92 $671.85 Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Results
Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics
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($ in thousands, except for performance metrics) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025 $ Margin $ Margin $ Margin $ MarginJW Marriott Desert Ridge: (1) Revenue $60,649 $5,349 $134,517 $5,349 Operating income (loss) $11,932 19.7 % $(2,583) (48.3)% $36,187 26.9 % $(2,583) (48.3)%Depreciation and amortization 8,578 1,943 17,094 1,943 Non-cash lease (revenue) expense 254 58 (203) 58 Adjusted EBITDAre $20,764 34.2 % $(582) (10.9)% $53,078 39.5 % $(582) (10.9)% Performance metrics: Occupancy 72.2 % 39.3 % 72.6 % 39.3 % ADR $367.08 $228.50 $428.43 $228.50 RevPAR $264.85 $89.76 $310.88 $89.76 OtherPAR $436.70 $178.35 $471.42 $178.35 Total RevPAR $701.55 $268.11 $782.30 $268.11 The AC Hotel at National Harbor: Revenue $4,220 $3,562 $6,556 $6,260 Operating income $1,250 29.6 % $757 21.3 % $1,033 15.8 % $871 13.9 %Depreciation and amortization 230 223 451 445 Adjusted EBITDAre $1,480 35.1 % $980 27.5 % $1,484 22.6 % $1,316 21.0 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 72.9 % 59.8 % 59.3 % 57.3 % ADR $300.09 $286.90 $280.12 $271.75 RevPAR $218.68 $171.54 $166.24 $155.71 OtherPAR $22.77 $32.33 $22.40 $24.43 Total RevPAR $241.45 $203.87 $188.64 $180.14 The Inn at Opryland: (2) Revenue $3,236 $3,520 $6,254 $6,551 Operating income (loss) $(76) (2.3)% $63 1.8 % $(275) (4.4)% $37 0.6 %Depreciation and amortization 592 585 1,178 1,144 Adjusted EBITDAre $516 15.9 % $648 18.4 % $903 14.4 % $1,181 18.0 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 46.1 % 58.1 % 45.2 % 51.0 % ADR $193.63 $168.74 $195.93 $177.02 RevPAR $89.27 $98.04 $88.48 $90.29 OtherPAR $28.10 $29.63 $25.57 $29.15 Total RevPAR $117.37 $127.67 $114.05 $119.44 ___________________
(1) JW Marriott Desert Ridge was acquired by the Company on June 10, 2025, therefore results are not comparable to the prior year period.
(2) Includes other hospitality revenue and expense.
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Supplemental Financial Results
Earnings Per Share, FFO Per Share and Adjusted FFO Per Share Calculations
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(in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Earnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $92,750 $71,753 $163,225 $134,714Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 4,050 2,094 3,462 2,805Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $96,800 $73,847 $166,687 $137,519 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 63,114 61,352 63,069 60,639Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 169 147 187 194Effect of dilutive put rights (1) 4,860 4,233 4,543 3,744Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 68,143 65,732 67,799 64,577 Basic income per share available to common stockholders $1.47 $1.17 $2.59 $2.22Diluted income per share available to common stockholders (1) $1.42 $1.12 $2.46 $2.13 FFO per share/unit: Numerator: FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $167,229 $137,145 $310,701 $260,047Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 4,050 2,094 3,462 2,805FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 2,703 2,601 5,354 5,234FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $173,982 $141,840 $319,517 $268,086 Denominator: Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - basic 63,509 61,747 63,464 61,034Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 169 147 187 194Effect of dilutive put rights (1) 4,860 4,233 4,543 3,744Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted 68,538 66,127 68,194 64,972 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit $2.63 $2.22 $4.90 $4.26FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.54 $2.14 $4.69 $4.13 Adjusted FFO per share/unit: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $181,399 $148,845 $337,477 $278,668Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 4,050 2,094 3,462 2,805FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 2,703 2,601 5,354 5,234Adjusted FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 2,023 1,736 2,065 2,018Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $190,175 $155,276 $348,358 $288,725 Denominator: Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - basic 63,509 61,747 63,464 61,034Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 169 147 187 194Effect of dilutive put rights (1) 4,860 4,233 4,543 3,744Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted 68,538 66,127 68,194 64,972 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit $2.86 $2.41 $5.32 $4.57Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (1) $2.77 $2.35 $5.11 $4.44 ___________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.9 million and 4.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include 4.5 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
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Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (“Adjusted EBITDAre”)
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income $ 280,500 $ 285,500 $ 283,000 Provision for income taxes 13,000 14,500 13,750 Interest expense, net 246,250 253,500 249,875 Depreciation and amortization 306,500 318,000 312,250 EBITDAre $ 846,250 $ 871,500 $ 858,875 Non-cash lease expense 2,750 4,000 3,375 Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation expense 15,000 17,000 16,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 878,000 $ 910,000 $ 894,000 Hospitality segment: Operating income $ 519,500 $ 526,500 $ 523,000 Depreciation and amortization 268,000 276,000 272,000 Non-cash lease expense 3,000 4,000 3,500 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 797,000 $ 815,000 $ 806,000 Hospitality segment (same-store)(2) Operating income $ 484,500 $ 489,500 $ 487,000 Depreciation and amortization 234,000 240,000 237,000 Non-cash lease expense 3,000 4,000 3,500 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 728,000 $ 742,000 $ 735,000 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Operating income $ 35,000 $ 37,000 $ 36,000 Depreciation and amortization 34,000 36,000 35,000 Non-cash lease expense – – – Adjusted EBITDAre $ 69,000 $ 73,000 $ 71,000 Entertainment segment: Operating income $ 74,750 $ 79,500 $ 77,125 Depreciation and amortization 36,500 39,500 38,000 Non-cash lease revenue (250) – (125)Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation 4,500 5,500 5,000 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 120,000 $ 130,000 $ 125,000 Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $ (50,500) $ (49,000) $ (49,750)Depreciation and amortization 2,000 2,500 2,250 Equity-based compensation 10,500 11,500 11,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Other gains and (losses), net (5,000) (4,500) (4,750)Adjusted EBITDAre $ (39,000) $ (35,000) $ (37,000) ___________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
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Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income available to common stockholders $ 270,500 $ 273,500 $ 272,000 Noncontrolling interest in OP units 1,000 2,000 1,500 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 271,500 $ 275,500 $ 273,500 Depreciation and amortization 306,500 318,000 312,250 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (12,500) (11,500) (12,000)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 565,500 $ 582,000 $ 573,750 Right-of-use asset amortization – 500 250 Non-cash lease expense 2,750 4,000 3,375 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (5,000) (4,000) (4,500)Amortization of deferred financing costs 12,500 14,000 13,250 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 1,500 2,500 2,000 Deferred tax provision 9,000 10,250 9,625 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 592,250 $ 616,750 $ 604,500 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share (2) $ 4.10 $ 4.11 $ 4.11 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (2) $ 8.98 $ 9.28 $ 9.13 Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions) (2) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions) (2) 68.8 68.8 68.8 ___________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
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Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Earnings Per Share and Adjusted FFO Per Share
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range For Full Year 2026 Low High MidpointEarnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $270,500 $273,500 $272,000Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $280,500 $281,500 $281,000 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions) (1) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders $ 4.10 $ 4.11 $ 4.11 Adjusted FFO per share: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $592,250 $616,750 $604,500Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 11,000 10,000 10,500Adjusted FFO Adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 5,000 4,000 4,500Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $618,250 $638,750 $628,500 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions) (1) 68.8 68.8 68.8 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit $ 8.98 $ 9.28 $ 9.13 ___________________
(1) Includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
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Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (“Adjusted EBITDAre”)
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income $ 271,000 $ 279,000 $ 275,000 Provision for income taxes 11,500 13,000 12,250 Interest expense, net 246,750 255,500 251,125 Depreciation and amortization 302,500 315,000 308,750 EBITDAre $ 831,750 $ 862,500 $ 847,125 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation expense 15,000 17,000 16,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 864,000 $ 902,000 $ 883,000 Hospitality segment: Operating income $ 509,000 $ 520,500 $ 514,750 Depreciation and amortization 264,000 273,000 268,500 Non-cash lease expense 3,500 5,000 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 783,000 $ 807,000 $ 795,000 Hospitality segment (same-store)(2) Operating income $ 475,500 $ 485,500 $ 480,500 Depreciation and amortization 230,000 237,000 233,500 Non-cash lease expense 3,000 4,000 3,500 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 715,000 $ 735,000 $ 725,000 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Operating income $ 33,500 $ 35,000 $ 34,250 Depreciation and amortization 34,000 36,000 35,000 Non-cash lease expense 500 1,000 750 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 68,000 $ 72,000 $ 70,000 Entertainment segment: Operating income $ 74,750 $ 79,500 $ 77,125 Depreciation and amortization 36,500 39,500 38,000 Non-cash lease revenue (250) – (125)Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation 4,500 5,500 5,000 Adjusted EBITDAre $ 120,000 $ 130,000 $ 125,000 Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $ (50,500) $ (49,000) $ (49,750)Depreciation and amortization 2,000 2,500 2,250 Equity-based compensation 10,500 11,500 11,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Other gains and (losses), net (5,000) (4,500) (4,750)Adjusted EBITDAre $ (39,000) $ (35,000) $ (37,000) ___________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income available to common stockholders $ 261,000 $ 267,000 $ 264,000 Noncontrolling interest in OP units 1,000 2,000 1,500 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 262,000 $ 269,000 $ 265,500 Depreciation and amortization 302,500 315,000 308,750 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (12,500) (11,500) (12,000)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 552,000 $ 572,500 $ 562,250 Right-of-use asset amortization – 500 250 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (5,000) (4,000) (4,500)Amortization of deferred financing costs 12,500 14,000 13,250 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 1,500 2,500 2,000 Deferred tax provision 7,000 9,000 8,000 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $ 577,250 $ 607,000 $ 592,125 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share (2) $ 3.96 $ 4.02 $ 3.99 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit (2) $ 8.77 $ 9.14 $ 8.96 Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions) (2) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions) (2) 68.8 68.8 68.8 ___________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range For Full Year 2026 Low High MidpointEarnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $261,000 $267,000 $264,000Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $271,000 $275,000 $273,000 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions) (1) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders $ 3.96 $ 4.02 $ 3.99 Adjusted FFO per share: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $577,250 $607,000 $592,125Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 11,000 10,000 10,500Adjusted FFO Adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 5,000 4,000 4,500Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $603,250 $629,000 $616,125 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions) (1) 68.8 68.8 68.8 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit $ 8.77 $ 9.14 $ 8.96 ___________________
(1) Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
A strong stock as of late has been Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) . Shares have been marching higher, with the stock up 2.3% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $135.52 in the previous session. Ryman Hospitality Properties has gained 42.6% since the start of the year compared to the 6.7% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 15.9% return for the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry.
What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on April 30, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties reported EPS of $1.03 versus consensus estimate of $2.03.
For the current fiscal year, Ryman Hospitality Properties is expected to post earnings of $9.06 per share on $2.79 in revenues. This represents a 7.09% change in EPS on a 8.17% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $9.71 per share on $2.91 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 7.17% and 4.25%, respectively.
Valuation MetricsThough Ryman Hospitality Properties has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Ryman Hospitality Properties? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company has run ahead of itself.
On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). The individual style scores for Value, Growth, Momentum and the combined VGM Score run from A through F. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.
Ryman Hospitality Properties has a Value Score of B. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are B and D, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.
In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 14.9X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is a premium to the peer industry average of 13.7X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 15.9X versus its peer group's average of 13.2X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 2.42. This isn't enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective.
Zacks RankWe also need to consider the stock's Zacks Rank, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Ryman Hospitality Properties currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.
Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Ryman Hospitality Properties meets the list of requirements. Thus, it seems as though Ryman Hospitality Properties shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.
How Does RHP Stack Up to the Competition?Shares of RHP have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST - Free Report) . HST has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of C.
Earnings were strong last quarter. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. beat our consensus estimate by 6.35%, and for the current fiscal year, HST is expected to post earnings of $2.14 per share on revenue of $6.16 billion.
Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. have gained 0.2% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.67X and a P/CF of 10.93X.
The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is in the top 23% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for RHP and HST, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.
All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.
Headquartered in Nashville, Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of 36.22% so far this year. Currently paying a dividend of $1.20 per share, the company has a dividend yield of 3.72%. In comparison, the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry's yield is 3.86%, while the S&P 500's yield is 1.33%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $4.80 is up 3.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Ryman Hospitality Properties has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 85.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current payout ratio is 55%, meaning it paid out 55% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, RHP expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $9.04 per share, with earnings expected to increase 6.86% from the year ago period.
Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. It's important to keep in mind that not all companies provide a quarterly payout.
Big, established firms that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options, but it's fairly uncommon to see high-growth businesses or tech start-ups offer their stockholders a dividend. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that RHP is not only an attractive dividend play, but also represents a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.
That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss.
However, the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects, makes it pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks.
Our proprietary system currently recommends Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank.
Studies have shown that stocks with the best growth features consistently outperform the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better.
While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this hotel and resort real estate investment trust is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below:
Earnings GrowthEarnings growth is arguably the most important factor, as stocks exhibiting exceptionally surging profit levels tend to attract the attention of most investors. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration.
While the historical EPS growth rate for Ryman Hospitality Properties is 35.4%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 6.9% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 3.5%.
Impressive Asset Utilization RatioAsset utilization ratio -- also known as sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio -- is often overlooked by investors, but it is an important indicator in growth investing. This metric exhibits how efficiently a firm is utilizing its assets to generate sales.
Right now, Ryman Hospitality Properties has an S/TA ratio of 0.43, which means that the company gets $0.43 in sales for each dollar in assets. Comparing this to the industry average of 0.13, it can be said that the company is more efficient.
While the level of efficiency in generating sales matters a lot, so does the sales growth of a company. And Ryman Hospitality Properties is well positioned from a sales growth perspective too. The company's sales are expected to grow 8.1% this year versus the industry average of 2.5%.
Promising Earnings Estimate RevisionsBeyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
There have been upward revisions in current-year earnings estimates for Ryman Hospitality Properties. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 0.1% over the past month.
Bottom LineWhile the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Ryman Hospitality Properties a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above.
You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
This combination positions Ryman Hospitality Properties well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it.
Bessemer Group Inc. reduced its position in Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP – Free Report) by 23.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 187,126 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 57,820 shares during the quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. owned approximately 0.30% of Ryman Hospitality Properties worth $17,265,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 155.0% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 283 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 437.0% during the 1st quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 290 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 61.7% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 296 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 113 shares during the period. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 240.2% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 296 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 209 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.48% of the company’s stock.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Stock Up 1.5% RHP opened at $126.83 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $8.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.46, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.15, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a current ratio of 1.35. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $120.01 and its 200-day simple moving average is $105.35. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. has a twelve month low of $83.82 and a twelve month high of $132.41.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Dividend Announcement The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. Ryman Hospitality Properties’s dividend payout ratio is currently 126.65%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have commented on RHP shares. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $105.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $137.00 price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Barclays upped their price objective on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $111.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their target price on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $129.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Ryman Hospitality Properties currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $122.27.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.
Ryman’s flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Getting big returns from financial portfolios, whether through stocks, bonds, ETFs, other securities, or a combination of all, is an investor's dream. However, when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) is headquartered in Nashville, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of 34.51% since the start of the year. The hotel and resort real estate investment trust is paying out a dividend of $1.20 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 3.77% compared to the REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry's yield of 3.95% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.35%.
Looking at dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $4.80 is up 3.2% from last year. Over the last 5 years, Ryman Hospitality Properties has increased its dividend 3 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 85.96%. Looking ahead, future dividend growth will be dependent on earnings growth and payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Ryman Hospitality Properties's current payout ratio is 55%, meaning it paid out 55% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Earnings growth looks solid for RHP for this fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 is $9.03 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 6.74%.
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.
High-growth firms or tech start-ups, for example, rarely provide their shareholders a dividend, while larger, more established companies that have more secure profits are often seen as the best dividend options. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. With that in mind, RHP is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock suggests that there could be more strength down the road.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in group-oriented, upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today addressed recent media reports regarding the Company’s Opry Entertainment Group (“OEG”) business.
Colin Reed, Executive Chairman of Ryman Hospitality Properties said, “We are incredibly proud of our OEG business and of our role as stewards of these historic and iconic brands, which are deeply important to the country music community and the markets we serve. We remain focused on bringing artists and audiences together through iconic live entertainment experiences. We have previously shared our view that enabling OEG to operate outside of our REIT structure over time is important for its long-term growth trajectory, and we believe strategic partnerships can further support its growth.
With the rise in global popularity of country music and the increasing demand for live experiences, we have received inbound interest from a range of organizations seeking to partner with our entertainment business. In that context, we have engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC to assist in evaluating potential opportunities. We expect to play an integral role in the continued growth of OEG irrespective of any strategic partnerships being considered.”
The Company has not entered into any agreements, and there are no assurances that any transaction will occur.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations about future events that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future growth of the OEG business, future opportunities, and any potential transaction. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include the risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions affecting the OEG business generally, and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could limit the Company’s ability to capitalize on any opportunities it identifies. including those described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Investor Relations Contacts:Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer
(615) 316-6588 [email protected]
Jennifer Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 316-6320 [email protected]
Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations
(615) 316-6011 [email protected]
Media Contact:Shannon Sullivan, Vice President, Corporate and Brand Communications
(615) 316-6725 [email protected]
Live Nation Entertainment (LYV +0.10%) sits at the center of the U.S. concert industry, running Ticketmaster and putting nearly 160 million fans through its network last year. There aren't many ways for investors to own this theme directly. Live Nation is the obvious one.
It runs the concert experience from the ticket to the stage, and it's been buying and building its own venues in order to capture more of every dollar fans spend. The company now controls 460 venues globally, having tripled its real estate footprint since 2020. When people pay for live music, most of it flows through this company.
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The Department of Justice wrote the bull case. Its antitrust complaint alleges Ticketmaster controls roughly 80% of primary ticketing at major venues. That's the kind of market share most companies would never put in writing, but the government did it for them.
That makes Live Nation the headline story in live music. But for investors looking for a way to invest that's not so crowded, some of country music's rich history is hidden inside a hotel REIT.
Nashville's other play on live music Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP +1.00%) is the one most people haven't heard of, tucked inside a hotel REIT with a 5% yield. It owns a controlling stake in the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, along with large-scale resort properties in major metro areas such as Orlando, Denver, Dallas, and the Washington, D.C. area.
Five of the 10 largest nongaming convention hotels in the country are Ryman properties, managed by Marriott under the Gaylord brand. The entertainment segment is smaller, but it's the faster-growing piece, anchored by stages that American music fans already know by name.
Country music isn't taking a larger share of the touring industry, and it doesn't have to. The top 10 country tours alone grossed over $1.2 billion last year. Luke Combs and George Strait each earned north of $75 million, and Strait did it in six shows.
Ryman fills the rooms, Ticketmaster fills the seats The convention business funds the dividend. Corporate and association groups book years in advance, and that visibility is what makes the cash flow steady. The COVID-19 pandemic was the one thing that could break it, and it did. Ryman suspended its dividend in 2020. It took three years to pass the pre-pandemic high on both adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) per share and the dividend. Today those sit at $8.46 and $4.65, up 23% and 29% from 2019, respectively.
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Concerts fill the seats, but owning the building is where the margins are. When Live Nation owns an arena, it controls the sponsorship, from naming rights to the brand deals inside. That revenue carries higher margins than ticket sales and has been growing as the company adds venues. With over 70% of this year's sponsorship deals already booked, management has guided for double-digit adjusted operating income growth again in 2026.
Both companies are investing real capital into physical assets that are difficult to replicate. Live Nation keeps expanding because the fans keep showing up. Ryman continues to build the convention centers that fund the payout while owning the stages that have drawn crowds for over a century. The demand for live entertainment isn't slowing down, and both are positioned to profit from it.
Ryman Hospitality Properties is rated a 'Buy' due to record 2025 results, robust forward bookings, and an attractive valuation. RHP delivered $2.6B in revenue and $8.46/share AFFO in 2025, beating guidance despite macro headwinds. The current 5.27% dividend yield is well-covered, with a low 55% payout ratio and potential for future increases.
Bayforest Capital Ltd cut its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP – Free Report) by 59.1% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,537 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 5,120 shares during the quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd’s holdings in Ryman Hospitality Properties were worth $335,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. First Dallas Securities Inc. increased its holdings in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 103.9% during the 3rd quarter. First Dallas Securities Inc. now owns 26,050 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $2,334,000 after purchasing an additional 13,275 shares during the last quarter. Centersquare Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 37.3% in the 3rd quarter. Centersquare Investment Management LLC now owns 52,590 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $4,712,000 after acquiring an additional 14,296 shares during the last quarter. Hamlin Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 10.5% in the 3rd quarter. Hamlin Capital Management LLC now owns 987,976 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $88,513,000 after acquiring an additional 93,490 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio increased its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 23.3% in the 3rd quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 114,324 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $10,242,000 after acquiring an additional 21,600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 21.4% in the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 318,888 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $28,570,000 after acquiring an additional 56,189 shares during the last quarter. 94.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Analyst Ratings Changes RHP has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $121.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Barclays boosted their price target on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $109.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $131.00 price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $115.00 price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $114.10.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties Price Performance Shares of RHP opened at $103.52 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $6.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.53, a PEG ratio of 1.92 and a beta of 1.19. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $97.07 and a 200 day moving average price of $94.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.04, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 1.46. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. has a 12 month low of $83.37 and a 12 month high of $105.75.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. Ryman Hospitality Properties’s dividend payout ratio is presently 127.66%.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.
Ryman’s flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP – Get Free Report) has received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and ten have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $114.10.
RHP has been the topic of several research reports. Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $121.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $131.00 price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $109.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties from $109.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price objective on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Friday, February 6th.
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Ryman Hospitality Properties Stock Performance NYSE:RHP opened at $104.17 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $97.20 and its 200-day moving average is $94.67. Ryman Hospitality Properties has a 52-week low of $83.37 and a 52-week high of $105.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.04, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a current ratio of 1.46. The company has a market cap of $6.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.71, a PEG ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.19.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were issued a dividend of $1.20 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.6%. Ryman Hospitality Properties’s payout ratio is presently 127.66%.
Institutional Trading of Ryman Hospitality Properties Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. First Dallas Securities Inc. increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 103.9% in the third quarter. First Dallas Securities Inc. now owns 26,050 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,334,000 after acquiring an additional 13,275 shares during the period. Centersquare Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 37.3% in the third quarter. Centersquare Investment Management LLC now owns 52,590 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $4,712,000 after acquiring an additional 14,296 shares during the period. Hamlin Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 10.5% in the third quarter. Hamlin Capital Management LLC now owns 987,976 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $88,513,000 after acquiring an additional 93,490 shares during the period. Bayforest Capital Ltd bought a new stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties in the third quarter valued at about $776,000. Finally, Strs Ohio increased its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 23.3% in the third quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 114,324 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $10,242,000 after acquiring an additional 21,600 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.48% of the company’s stock.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Company Profile (Get Free Report)
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.
Ryman’s flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a leading lodging real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Highlights and Recent Developments:
The Company reported record first quarter consolidated revenue of $664.6 million, driven by record first quarter same-store Hospitality(1) segment revenue of $511.5 million. The Company generated record first quarter consolidated net income of $69.4 million and record first quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre of $219.3 million.During the quarter, the Company booked over 460,000 same-store Hospitality Gross Definite Room Nights for all future periods. The estimated average daily rate (ADR) for these bookings was approximately $303, an increase of 6.7% compared to the prior year quarter estimated ADR for future bookings and a new record. The Company completed a private placement of $700 million senior unsecured notes due 2034, and used the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to redeem in full the outstanding $700 million senior unsecured notes due 2027.Subsequent to quarter-end, Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) announced the planned development of a seventh Ole Red location in downtown Indianapolis, which is expected to open in late 2027. The Company is raising its full year outlook due to strong first quarter performance for the Hospitality portfolio. Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said, “We are very pleased to deliver a strong start to 2026, with first quarter results exceeding our expectations. In our same-store Hospitality portfolio, favorable group mix drove upside in group ADR and outside-the-room spending, which together with strong Spring Break leisure performance more than offset the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Meeting planner sentiment remained resilient throughout the quarter, resulting in the highest first quarter same-store group room night bookings production since 2018. While the operating environment remains dynamic, current and forward-looking group business indicators remain strong, and our first quarter results underscore the strength of our business model, the quality of our assets, and the effectiveness of our capital allocation strategy. As a result, we are raising our guidance ranges to reflect the first quarter outperformance.”
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(1) Same-store Hospitality segment excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
First Quarter 2026 Results (as compared to First Quarter 2025):
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except per share amounts) % 2026 2025 ChangeTotal revenue $664,572 $587,280 13.2 % Operating income $137,796 $116,121 18.7 %Operating income margin 20.7% 19.8% 0.9 pts Net income $69,402 $63,014 10.1 %Net income margin 10.4% 10.7% (0.3)pts Net income available to common stockholders $70,475 $62,961 11.9 %Net income available to common stockholders margin 10.6% 10.7% (0.1)ptsNet income available to common stockholders per diluted share(1) $1.03 $1.00 3.0 % Adjusted EBITDAre $219,293 $185,502 18.2 %Adjusted EBITDAre margin 33.0% 31.6% 1.4 ptsAdjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest $215,136 $179,876 19.6 %Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest margin 32.4% 30.6% 1.8 pts Funds From Operations (FFO) available to common stockholders and unit holders $143,472 $123,975 15.7 %FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.14 $1.98 8.1 % Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $156,078 $130,896 19.2 %Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.32 $2.10 10.5 % ________________________________
(1) Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include 4.4 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
Note: For the Company’s definitions of Adjusted EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre margin, Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest, Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest margin, FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, as well as a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure Adjusted EBITDAre to Net Income and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders to Net Income, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Definition,” “Adjusted EBITDAre Margin and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin Definition” “FFO, Adjusted FFO, and Adjusted FFO Available to Common Stockholders and Unit Holders Definition” and “Supplemental Financial Results” below.
Note: For the Company’s definitions of Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) and Total Revenue Per Available Room (Total RevPAR), see “Calculation of RevPAR and Total RevPAR” below. Property-level results and operating metrics for first quarter 2026 are presented in greater detail below and under “Supplemental Financial Results—Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliations and Operating Metrics,” which includes a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures Hospitality Adjusted EBITDAre to Hospitality Operating Income, and property-level Adjusted EBITDAre to property-level Operating Income for each of the hotel properties.
Hospitality Segment Highlights
The same-store Hospitality portfolio generated RevPAR of approximately $188, an increase of 2.1% from the prior year quarter, and Total RevPAR of approximately $498, an increase of 2.8% from the prior year quarter. The same-store Hospitality portfolio generated record first quarter operating income of $120.8 million, and record first quarter Adjusted EBITDAre of $180.3 million.First quarter same-store banquet and AV revenue contribution per group room night, a proxy for catering spend per group guest, increased 6.6% year over year, driven by a more favorable group mix. First quarter same-store attrition and cancellation fee revenue was approximately $7.5 million, an increase of $0.8 million compared to the prior year quarter.At the end of January, Winter Storm Fern impacted group attendance at Gaylord National and, to a lesser extent, Gaylord Texan and Gaylord Opryland. Excluding January, group attrition improved compared to the prior year quarter, and cancellations ITYFTY were essentially flat.Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company completed the Foundry Fieldhouse sports bar, pavilion, and event lawn development at Gaylord Opryland and the meeting space conversion project at JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Gaylord Opryland
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $128,379 $110,178 16.5 % Operating income $39,822 $30,098 32.3 %Operating income margin 31.0% 27.3% 3.7 ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $48,516 $38,148 27.2 %Adjusted EBITDAre margin 37.8% 34.6% 3.2 pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 69.7% 64.9% 4.8 ptsADR $277.60 $262.57 5.7 %RevPAR $193.58 $170.49 13.5 %Total RevPAR $493.92 $423.89 16.5 %
Gaylord Palms
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $97,646 $88,393 10.5 % Operating income $29,743 $23,782 25.1 %Operating income margin 30.5% 26.9% 3.6 ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $39,474 $32,947 19.8 %Adjusted EBITDAre margin 40.4% 37.3% 3.1 pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 77.3% 75.9% 1.4 ptsADR $301.35 $276.14 9.1 %RevPAR $232.97 $209.69 11.1 %Total RevPAR $631.52 $571.68 10.5 %
Gaylord Texan
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $83,371 $86,377 (3.5)% Operating income $23,805 $27,695 (14.0)%Operating income margin 28.6% 32.1% (3.5)ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $31,130 $33,624 (7.4)%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 37.3% 38.9% (1.6)pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 65.4% 73.0% (7.6)ptsADR $263.31 $257.26 2.4 %RevPAR $172.23 $187.80 (8.3)%Total RevPAR $510.66 $529.08 (3.5)%
Gaylord National
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $74,227 $80,829 (8.2)% Operating income $6,225 $9,474 (34.3)%Operating income margin 8.4% 11.7% (3.3)ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $15,742 $19,031 (17.3)%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 21.2% 23.5% (2.3)pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 63.0% 72.4% (9.4)ptsADR $266.55 $249.02 7.0 %RevPAR $168.04 $180.33 (6.8)%Total RevPAR $413.20 $449.95 (8.2)%
Gaylord Rockies
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $72,249 $70,948 1.8 % Operating income $14,445 $14,823 (2.6)%Operating income margin 20.0% 20.9% (0.9)ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $29,633 $29,675 (0.1)%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 41.0% 41.8% (0.8)pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 75.4% 72.2% 3.2 ptsADR $258.62 $257.09 0.6 %RevPAR $195.08 $185.68 5.1 %Total RevPAR $534.82 $525.19 1.8 %
JW Marriott Hill Country
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $50,295 $55,276 (9.0)% Operating income $7,208 $10,849 (33.6)%Operating income margin 14.3% 19.6% (5.3)ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $15,370 $18,680 (17.7)%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 30.6% 33.8% (3.2)pts Performance metrics: Occupancy 58.6% 67.9% (9.3)ptsADR $337.63 $321.54 5.0 %RevPAR $198.01 $218.38 (9.3)%Total RevPAR $557.72 $612.95 (9.0)%
JW Marriott Desert Ridge(2)
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands, except ADR, RevPAR, and Total RevPAR) 2026Revenue $73,868 Operating income $24,255 Operating income margin 32.8 %Adjusted EBITDAre $32,314 Adjusted EBITDAre margin 43.7 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 73.0 %ADR $489.75 RevPAR $357.42 Total RevPAR $863.95 Entertainment Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands) % 2026 2025 ChangeRevenue $79,183 $89,550 (11.6)% Operating income $4,253 $10,316 (58.8)%Operating income margin 5.4% 11.5% (6.1)ptsAdjusted EBITDAre $15,681 $20,939 (25.1)%Adjusted EBITDAre margin 19.8% 23.4% (3.6)pts
Fioravanti continued, “Our Entertainment business delivered results in line with our expectations despite a challenging comparison to record first quarter performance in the prior year period and the unfavorable impact of Winter Storm Fern at our Nashville venues. Our Ole Red brand exceeded our expectations, particularly in Las Vegas and Nashville, and we are excited to bring a seventh Ole Red to downtown Indianapolis, through a development agreement with the Pacers organization. Our growing platform of iconic brands is uniquely positioned to continue to serve the country music and live entertainment consumer and deliver attractive results.”
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(1) JW Marriott Desert Ridge was acquired by the Company on June 10, 2025, therefore there are no comparison figures.
Corporate and Other Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,($ in thousands) % 2026 2025 ChangeOperating loss $(11,544) $(11,004) (4.9)%Adjusted EBITDAre $(8,958) $(8,411) (6.5)%
Capital Expenditures
In 2026, the Company expects to spend approximately $350 to $450 million on capital expenditures, including $114 million spent in the first quarter of 2026. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company completed the Foundry Fieldhouse sports bar, pavilion, and event lawn development at Gaylord Opryland and the meeting space conversion project at JW Marriott Desert Ridge.
Capital expenditures activity in 2026 includes:
Continuation of the meeting space expansion at Gaylord Opryland, which is expected to be completed by mid-year 2027;Renovation of the rooms at Gaylord Texan, which began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed in August 2026;Renovation of the rooms at JW Marriott Hill Country, which began in April 2026 and is expected to be completed in March 2027;The development of Category 10 Las Vegas, which is expected to be completed in late 2026; andThe development of Category 10 in Orlando, which is expected to begin in summer 2026 and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company announced the planned development of Ole Red Indianapolis by development partner Pacer Sports & Entertainment, the organization behind the NBA Pacers and the WNBA Fever. The development is expected to be completed in late 2027, and OEG expects to invest approximately $15 million in 2027.
2026 Guidance
The Company is updating its 2026 business performance outlook based on current information as of April 30, 2026. The Company does not expect to update the guidance provided below before next quarter’s earnings release. However, the Company may update or withdraw its full business outlook or any portion thereof at any time for any reason.
Fioravanti concluded, “We are pleased to raise the midpoints of our 2026 guidance ranges to reflect stronger first quarter results in our Hospitality portfolio, including the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Our outlook for the balance of the year continues to reflect measured confidence in our business. Demand from both group and leisure guests has remained resilient amid elevated geopolitical uncertainty, and our business model has proven to be durable across a range of operating environments.”
Guidance Range Prior Guidance Range (in millions, except per share figures) For Full Year 2026(1) Full Year 2026(1) Change to
Low High Midpoint Low High Midpoint MidpointSame-store Hospitality RevPAR growth(2) 2.25 % 3.75 % 3.00 % 1.50 % 3.50 % 2.50 % 0.50%Same-store Hospitality Total RevPAR growth(2) 2.25 % 3.75 % 3.00 % 1.50 % 3.50 % 2.50 % 0.50% Operating income: Hospitality (same-store)(2) $475.5 $485.5 $480.5 $466.5 $483.5 $475.0 $5.5 JW Marriott Desert Ridge 33.5 35.0 34.3 30.5 33.0 31.8 2.5 Entertainment 74.8 79.5 77.1 74.8 79.5 77.1 - Corporate and Other (50.5) (49.0) (49.8) (50.5) (49.0) (49.8) - Consolidated operating income $533.3 $551.0 $542.1 $521.3 $547.0 $534.1 $8.0 Adjusted EBITDAre: Hospitality (same-store)(2) $715.0 $735.0 $725.0 $700.0 $730.0 $715.0 $10.0 JW Marriott Desert Ridge 68.0 72.0 70.0 65.0 70.0 67.5 2.5 Entertainment 120.0 130.0 125.0 120.0 130.0 125.0 - Corporate and Other (39.0) (35.0) (37.0) (39.0) (35.0) (37.0) - Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre $864.0 $902.0 $883.0 $846.0 $895.0 $870.5 $12.5 Net income $271.0 $279.0 $275.0 $260.0 $273.0 $266.5 $8.5 Net income available to common stockholders $261.0 $267.0 $264.0 $250.0 $261.0 $255.5 $8.5 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $552.0 $572.5 $562.3 $535.0 $563.5 $549.3 $13.0 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $577.3 $607.0 $592.1 $559.3 $597.0 $578.1 $14.0 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share(3) $3.96 $4.02 $3.99 $3.80 $3.93 $3.87 $0.12 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(3) $8.77 $9.14 $8.96 $8.50 $9.00 $8.75 $0.21 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted(3) 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 68.4 - Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted(3) 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 68.8 - ________________________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
(3) Includes shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Note: For reconciliations of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre guidance to Net Income, segment-level Adjusted EBITDAre to segment-level Operating Income, and FFO and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders to Net Income available to common stockholders, see “Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements.”
Dividend Update
On April 15, 2026, the Company paid the previously announced quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per common share, which was paid to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026.
The Company’s dividend policy provides that it will distribute minimum dividends of 100% of REIT taxable income annually. Future dividends are subject to the Board’s future determinations as to amount and timing.
Balance Sheet/Liquidity Update
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had unrestricted cash of $424.0 million and total debt outstanding of $3,968.4 million, net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of March 31, 2026, there were no amounts drawn under the Company’s revolving credit facility or OEG’s revolving credit facility, which left $930.0 million of aggregate borrowing availability under the Company’s revolving credit facility and OEG’s revolving credit facility.
In March 2026, the Company refinanced its $700 million senior unsecured notes due 2027 with the net proceeds of a new issuance of $700 million senior unsecured notes due 2034, together with cash on hand.
Earnings Call Information
Ryman Hospitality Properties will hold a conference call to discuss this release tomorrow, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Investors can listen to the conference call over the Internet at www.rymanhp.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the Investor Relations section of the website (Investor Relations/News & Events/Events & Presentation) at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call and will be available for at least 30 days.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the future performance of the Company’s business, anticipated business levels and anticipated financial results for the Company during future periods, the Company’s expected cash dividend, and other business or operational issues. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These include the risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions affecting the hospitality business generally, the geographic concentration of the Company’s hotel properties, business levels at the Company’s hotels, geopolitical uncertainty and the effects of inflation and changes in international, national, regional and local economic and market conditions (such as the imposition of trade barriers or other changes in trade policy) on the Company’s business, including the effects on costs of labor and supplies and effects on group customers at the Company’s hotels and customers in OEG’s businesses, the Company’s ability to remain qualified as a REIT, the Company’s ability to execute our strategic goals as a REIT, the Company’s ability to generate cash flows to support dividends, future board determinations regarding the timing and amount of dividends and changes to the dividend policy, the Company’s ability to borrow funds pursuant to its credit agreements and to refinance indebtedness and/or to successfully amend the agreements governing its indebtedness in the future, changes in interest rates, the Company’s integration of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge, the Company’s ability to identify and capitalize on additional value creation opportunities at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could limit the Company’s ability to capitalize on any additional value creation opportunities it identifies at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Other factors that could cause operating and financial results to differ are described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Additional Information
This release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Copies of our reports are available on our website at no expense at www.rymanhp.com and through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (“EDGAR”) at www.sec.gov.
Calculation of RevPAR and Total RevPAR
We calculate revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) for our hotels by dividing room revenue by room nights available to guests for the period. We calculate total revenue per available room (“Total RevPAR”) for our hotels by dividing the sum of room revenue, food & beverage, and other ancillary services revenue by room nights available to guests for the period. Hospitality metrics do not include the results of the W Austin, which is included in the Entertainment segment.
Calculation of GAAP Margin Figures
We calculate net income available to common stockholders margin by dividing GAAP consolidated net income available to common stockholders by GAAP consolidated total revenue. We calculate consolidated, segment or property-level operating income margin by dividing consolidated, segment or property-level GAAP operating income by consolidated, segment or property-level GAAP revenue.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present the following non-GAAP financial measures we believe are useful to investors as key measures of our operating performance:
EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Definition
We calculate EBITDAre, which is defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) in its September 2017 white paper as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) plus interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gains or losses on the disposition of depreciated property (including gains or losses on change in control), impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in the value of depreciated property of the affiliate, and adjustments to reflect the entity’s share of EBITDAre of unconsolidated affiliates.
Adjusted EBITDAre is then calculated as EBITDAre, plus to the extent the following adjustments occurred during the periods presented:
preopening costs;non-cash lease expense;equity-based compensation expense;impairment charges that do not meet the NAREIT definition above;credit losses on held-to-maturity securities;transaction costs of acquisitions;interest income on bonds;loss on extinguishment of debt;pension settlement charges;pro rata Adjusted EBITDAre from unconsolidated joint ventures; andany other adjustments we have identified herein. We then exclude the pro rata share of Adjusted EBITDAre related to noncontrolling interests to calculate Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest.
We use EBITDAre, Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest and segment or property-level EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre to evaluate our operating performance. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding our operating performance and debt leverage metrics, and that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income or operating income, as applicable, is beneficial to an investor’s complete understanding of our operating performance. We make additional adjustments to EBITDAre when evaluating our performance because we believe that presenting Adjusted EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest provides useful information to investors regarding our operating performance and debt leverage metrics.
Adjusted EBITDAre Margin and Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin Definition
We calculate consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin by dividing consolidated Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest by GAAP consolidated total revenue. We calculate consolidated, segment or property-level Adjusted EBITDAre Margin by dividing consolidated, segment-, or property-level Adjusted EBITDAre by consolidated, segment-, or property-level GAAP revenue. We believe Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest Margin is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because this non-GAAP financial measure helps investors evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by presenting a ratio showing the quantitative relationship between Adjusted EBITDAre, Excluding Noncontrolling Interest and GAAP consolidated total revenue or segment or property-level GAAP revenue, as applicable.
FFO, Adjusted FFO, and Adjusted FFO Available to Common Stockholders and Unit Holders Definition
We calculate FFO, which definition is clarified by NAREIT in its December 2018 white paper as net income (calculated in accordance with GAAP) excluding depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts), gains and losses from the sale of certain real estate assets, gains and losses from a change in control, impairment write-downs of certain real estate assets and investments in entities when the impairment is directly attributable to decreases in the value of depreciated real estate held by the entity, income (loss) from consolidated joint ventures attributable to noncontrolling interest, and pro rata adjustments from unconsolidated joint ventures.
To calculate Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders, we then exclude, to the extent the following adjustments occurred during the periods presented:
right-of-use asset amortization;impairment charges that do not meet the NAREIT definition above;write-offs of deferred financing costs;amortization of debt discounts or premiums and amortization of deferred financing costs;loss on extinguishment of debt;non-cash lease expense;credit loss on held-to-maturity securities;pension settlement charges;additional pro rata adjustments from unconsolidated joint ventures;(gains) losses on other assets;transaction costs of acquisitions;deferred income tax expense (benefit); andany other adjustments we have identified herein. FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders and Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders exclude the ownership portion of the joint ventures not controlled or owned by the Company.
We present Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit as a non-GAAP measure of our performance in addition to net income available to common stockholders per diluted share (calculated in accordance with GAAP). We calculate Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit as Adjusted FFO (defined as set forth above) for a given operating period, as adjusted for the effect of dilutive securities, divided by the number of diluted shares and units outstanding during such period.
We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the performance of our ongoing operations because each presents a measure of our operations without regard to specified non-cash items such as real estate depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on sale of assets and certain other items, which we believe are not indicative of the performance of our underlying hotel properties. We believe that these items are more representative of our asset base than our ongoing operations. We also use these non-GAAP financial measures as measures in determining our results after considering the impact of our capital structure.
We caution investors that non-GAAP financial measures we present may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies calculate these non-GAAP measures in the same manner. The non-GAAP financial measures we present, and any related per share measures, should not be considered as alternative measures of our net income, operating performance, cash flow or liquidity. These non-GAAP financial measures may include funds that may not be available for our discretionary use due to functional requirements to conserve funds for capital expenditures and property acquisitions and other commitments and uncertainties. Although we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures can enhance an investor’s understanding of our results of operations, these non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed individually, are not necessarily better indicators of any trend as compared to GAAP measures such as net income, operating income, or cash flow from operations.
Investor Relations Contacts:
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer
(615) 316-6588 [email protected] Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 316-6320 [email protected]
Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations
(615) 316-6011 [email protected]
Media Contact:
Shannon Sullivan, Vice President, Corporate and Brand Communications
(615) 316-6725 [email protected] Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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(In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Revenues: Rooms $223,758 $189,232 Food and beverage 289,347 253,263 Other hotel revenue 72,284 55,235 Entertainment 79,183 89,550 Total revenues 664,572 587,280 Operating expenses: Rooms 50,594 46,289 Food and beverage 158,163 138,139 Other hotel expenses 144,622 123,924 Management fees, net 20,915 18,463 Total hotel operating expenses 374,294 326,815 Entertainment 65,109 69,770 Corporate 11,285 10,770 Preopening costs 387 87 Depreciation and amortization 75,701 63,717 Total operating expenses 526,776 471,159 Operating income 137,796 116,121 Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (64,119) (54,283)Interest income 5,186 5,459 Loss on extinguishment of debt (2,200) – Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures – (16)Other gains and (losses), net (362) (108)Income before income taxes 76,301 67,173 Provision for income taxes (6,899) (4,159)Net income 69,402 63,014 Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 588 (711)Net loss attributable to other noncontrolling interests 485 658 Net income available to common stockholders $70,475 $62,961 Basic income per share available to common stockholders(1) $1.12 $1.05 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders(1) $1.03 $1.00 Weighted average common shares for the period: Basic(1) 63,023 59,919 Diluted(1) 67,663 63,813 ________________________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include 4.4 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(In thousands)
March 31,
December 31,
2026
2025
ASSETS: Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation $5,018,898 $4,970,429 Cash and cash equivalents - unrestricted 424,021 471,421 Cash and cash equivalents - restricted 27,264 28,759 Notes receivable, net 52,556 53,503 Trade receivables, net 139,335 105,903 Deferred income tax assets, net 61,957 67,669 Prepaid expenses and other assets 187,602 196,798 Intangible assets and goodwill, net 282,148 286,701 Total assets $6,193,781 $6,181,183 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY: Debt and finance lease obligations $3,968,404 $3,976,913 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 544,482 517,708 Distributions payable 77,906 78,819 Deferred management rights proceeds 162,507 162,901 Operating lease liabilities 162,463 158,815 Other liabilities 73,808 74,251 Noncontrolling interest in OEG 433,394 422,691 Total equity 770,817 789,085 Total liabilities and equity $6,193,781 $6,181,183 Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Results
Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation
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(In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 $ Margin $ MarginConsolidated: Revenue $664,572 $587,280 Net income $69,402 10.4 % $63,014 10.7 %Interest expense, net 58,933 48,824 Provision for income taxes 6,899 4,159 Depreciation and amortization 75,701 63,717 Pro rata EBITDArefrom unconsolidated joint ventures 1 1 EBITDAre 210,936 31.7 % 179,715 30.6 %Preopening costs 387 87 Non-cash lease expense 943 889 Equity-based compensation expense 3,802 3,622 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,200 – Transaction costs of acquisitions – 75 Adjusted EBITDAre 219,293 33.0 % 185,502 31.6 %Adjusted EBITDAreof noncontrolling interest (4,157) (5,626) Adjusted EBITDAre, excluding noncontrolling interest $215,136 32.4 % $179,876 30.6 % Hospitality segment: Revenue $585,389 $497,730 Operating income $145,087 24.8 % $116,809 23.5 %Depreciation and amortization 66,008 54,106 Non-cash lease expense 450 945 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Adjusted EBITDAre $212,570 36.3 % $172,974 34.8 % Same-store Hospitality segment:(1) Revenue $511,521 $497,730 Operating income $120,832 23.6 % $116,809 23.5 %Depreciation and amortization 57,492 54,106 Non-cash lease expense 907 945 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Adjusted EBITDAre $180,256 35.2 % $172,974 34.8 % Entertainment segment: Revenue $79,183 $89,550 Operating income $4,253 5.4 % $10,316 11.5 %Depreciation and amortization 9,434 9,377 Preopening costs 387 87 Non-cash lease (revenue) expense 493 (56) Equity-based compensation 1,114 1,020 Other gains and (losses), net – 136 Transaction costs of acquisitions – 75 Pro rata adjusted EBITDArefrom unconsolidated joint ventures – (16) Adjusted EBITDAre $15,681 19.8 % $20,939 23.4 % Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $(11,544) $(11,004) Depreciation and amortization 259 234 Other gains and (losses), net (361) (243) Equity-based compensation 2,688 2,602 Adjusted EBITDAre $(8,958) $(8,411) ________________________________
(1) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
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Supplemental Financial Results
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO Reconciliation
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(In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Net income available to common stockholders $70,475 $62,961 Noncontrolling interest in OP Units 441 415 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders 70,916 63,376 Depreciation and amortization 75,580 63,676 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (3,024) (3,077)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders 143,472 123,975 Right-of-use asset amortization 121 41 Non-cash lease expense 943 889 Amortization of deferred financing costs 3,247 2,707 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 383 558 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,200 – Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (42) (282)Transaction costs of acquisitions – 75 Deferred tax provision 5,754 2,933 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $156,078 $130,896 Basic net income per share(1) $1.12 $1.05 Diluted net income per share(1) $1.03 $1.00 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit(1) $2.26 $2.06 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit(1) $2.46 $2.17 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.14 $1.98 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.32 $2.10 Weighted average common shares and OP units for the period: Basic(1) 63,418 60,314 Diluted(1) 68,058 64,208 ________________________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include 4.4 million and 3.7 million, respectively, in equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company's OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company's option.
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Supplemental Financial Results
Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025
$ Margin
$ Margin
Hospitality segment: Revenue $585,389 $497,730 Operating income $145,087 24.8 % $116,809 23.5 %Depreciation and amortization 66,008 54,106 Non-cash lease expense 450 945 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Adjusted EBITDAre $212,570 36.3 % $172,974 34.8 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 68.1 % 69.7 % ADR $295.21 $264.40 RevPAR $201.08 $184.21 OtherPAR $324.99 $300.31 Total RevPAR $526.07 $484.52 Same-store Hospitality segment:(1) Revenue $511,521 $497,730 Operating income $120,832 23.6 % $116,809 23.5 %Depreciation and amortization 57,492 54,106 Non-cash lease expense 907 945 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Adjusted EBITDAre $180,256 35.2 % $172,974 34.8 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 67.7 % 69.7 % ADR $277.76 $264.40 RevPAR $188.07 $184.21 OtherPAR $309.88 $300.31 Total RevPAR $497.95 $484.52 Gaylord Opryland: Revenue $128,379 $110,178 Operating income $39,822 31.0 % $30,098 27.3 %Depreciation and amortization 8,703 8,060 Non-cash lease revenue (9) (10) Adjusted EBITDAre $48,516 37.8 % $38,148 34.6 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 69.7 % 64.9 % ADR $277.60 $262.57 RevPAR $193.58 $170.49 OtherPAR $300.34 $253.40 Total RevPAR $493.92 $423.89 Gaylord Palms: Revenue $97,646 $88,393 Operating income $29,743 30.5 % $23,782 26.9 %Depreciation and amortization 8,815 8,210 Non-cash lease expense 916 955 Adjusted EBITDAre $39,474 40.4 % $32,947 37.3 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 77.3 % 75.9 % ADR $301.35 $276.14 RevPAR $232.97 $209.69 OtherPAR $398.55 $361.99 Total RevPAR $631.52 $571.68 ________________________________
(1) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
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Supplemental Financial Results
Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026 2025 $ Margin $ MarginGaylord Texan: Revenue $83,371 $86,377 Operating income $23,805 28.6 % $27,695 32.1 %Depreciation and amortization 7,325 5,929 Adjusted EBITDAre $31,130 37.3 % $33,624 38.9 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 65.4 % 73.0 % ADR $263.31 $257.26 RevPAR $172.23 $187.80 OtherPAR $338.43 $341.28 Total RevPAR $510.66 $529.08 Gaylord National: Revenue $74,227 $80,829 Operating income $6,225 8.4 % $9,474 11.7 %Depreciation and amortization 8,492 8,443 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 1,025 1,114 Adjusted EBITDAre $15,742 21.2 % $19,031 23.5 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 63.0 % 72.4 % ADR $266.55 $249.02 RevPAR $168.04 $180.33 OtherPAR $245.16 $269.62 Total RevPAR $413.20 $449.95 Gaylord Rockies: Revenue $72,249 $70,948 Operating income $14,445 20.0 % $14,823 20.9 %Depreciation and amortization 15,188 14,852 Adjusted EBITDAre $29,633 41.0 % $29,675 41.8 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 75.4 % 72.2 % ADR $258.62 $257.09 RevPAR $195.08 $185.68 OtherPAR $339.74 $339.51 Total RevPAR $534.82 $525.19 JW Marriott Hill Country: Revenue $50,295 $55,276 Operating income $7,208 14.3 % $10,849 19.6 %Depreciation and amortization 8,162 7,831 Adjusted EBITDAre $15,370 30.6 % $18,680 33.8 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 58.6 % 67.9 % ADR $337.63 $321.54 RevPAR $198.01 $218.38 OtherPAR $359.71 $394.57 Total RevPAR $557.72 $612.95 Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Results
Hospitality Segment Adjusted EBITDAre Reconciliation and Operating Metrics
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(In thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 $ Margin $ MarginJW Marriott Desert Ridge: Revenue $73,868 $– Operating income $24,255 32.8 % $– N/A %Depreciation and amortization 8,516 – Non-cash lease revenue (457) – Adjusted EBITDAre $32,314 43.7 % $– N/A % Performance metrics: Occupancy 73.0 % N/A % ADR $489.75 $N/A RevPAR $357.42 $N/A OtherPAR $506.53 $N/A Total RevPAR $863.95 $N/A The AC Hotel at National Harbor: Revenue $2,336 $2,698 Operating income (loss) $(217) (9.3)% $114 4.2 %Depreciation and amortization 221 222 Adjusted EBITDAre $4 0.2 % $336 12.5 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 45.7 % 54.8 % ADR $247.89 $255.03 RevPAR $113.22 $139.70 OtherPAR $22.03 $16.44 Total RevPAR $135.24 $156.14 The Inn at Opryland:(1) Revenue $3,018 $3,031 Operating loss $(199) (6.6)% $(26) (0.9)%Depreciation and amortization 586 559 Adjusted EBITDAre $387 12.8 % $533 17.6 % Performance metrics: Occupancy 44.2 % 43.8 % ADR $198.35 $188.12 RevPAR $87.67 $82.46 OtherPAR $23.02 $28.66 Total RevPAR $110.69 $111.12 ________________________________
(1) Includes other hospitality revenue and expense.
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Earnings Per Share, FFO Per Share and Adjusted FFO Per Share Calculations
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(In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended
March 31,
2026
2025Earnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $70,475 $62,961 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG (588) 711 Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $69,887 $63,672 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 63,023 59,919 Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 206 240 Effect of dilutive put rights(1) 4,434 3,654 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 67,663 63,813 Basic income per share available to common stockholders $1.12 $1.05 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders(1) $1.03 $1.00 FFO per share/unit: Numerator: FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $143,472 $123,975 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG (588) 711 FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 2,651 2,633 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $145,535 $127,319 Denominator: Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - basic 63,418 60,314 Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 206 240 Effect of dilutive put rights(1) 4,434 3,654 Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted 68,058 64,208 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit $2.26 $2.06 FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.14 $1.98 Adjusted FFO per share/unit: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $156,078 $130,896 Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG (588) 711 FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 2,651 2,633 Adjusted FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 42 282 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $158,183 $134,522 Denominator: Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - basic 63,418 60,314 Effect of dilutive equity-based compensation 206 240 Effect of dilutive put rights(1) 4,434 3,654 Weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted 68,058 64,208 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per basic share/unit $2.46 $2.17 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(1) $2.32 $2.10 ________________________________
(1) Diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option. Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025.
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Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (“Adjusted EBITDAre”)
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($ in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income $271,000 $279,000 $275,000 Provision for income taxes 11,500 13,000 12,250 Interest expense, net 246,750 255,500 251,125 Depreciation and amortization 302,500 315,000 308,750 EBITDAre $831,750 $862,500 $847,125 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation expense 15,000 17,000 16,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $864,000 $902,000 $883,000 Hospitality segment: Operating income $509,000 $520,500 $514,750 Depreciation and amortization 264,000 273,000 268,500 Non-cash lease expense 3,500 5,000 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $783,000 $807,000 $795,000 Hospitality segment (same-store)(2) Operating income $475,500 $485,500 $480,500 Depreciation and amortization 230,000 237,000 233,500 Non-cash lease expense 3,000 4,000 3,500 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $715,000 $735,000 $725,000 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Operating income $33,500 $35,000 $34,250 Depreciation and amortization 34,000 36,000 35,000 Non-cash lease expense 500 1,000 750 Adjusted EBITDAre $68,000 $72,000 $70,000 Entertainment segment: Operating income $74,750 $79,500 $77,125 Depreciation and amortization 36,500 39,500 38,000 Non-cash lease revenue (250) – (125)Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation 4,500 5,500 5,000 Adjusted EBITDAre $120,000 $130,000 $125,000 Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $(50,500) $(49,000) $(49,750)Depreciation and amortization 2,000 2,500 2,250 Equity-based compensation 10,500 11,500 11,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Other gains and (losses), net (5,000) (4,500) (4,750)Adjusted EBITDAre $(39,000) $(35,000) $(37,000) ________________________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO
Unaudited
($ in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income available to common stockholders $261,000 $267,000 $264,000 Noncontrolling interest in OP units 1,000 2,000 1,500 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders $262,000 $269,000 $265,500 Depreciation and amortization 302,500 315,000 308,750 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (12,500) (11,500) (12,000)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $552,000 $572,500 $562,250 Right-of-use asset amortization – 500 250 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (5,000) (4,000) (4,500)Amortization of deferred financing costs 12,500 14,000 13,250 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 1,500 2,500 2,000 Deferred tax provision 7,000 9,000 8,000 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $577,250 $607,000 $592,125 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share(2) $3.96 $4.02 $3.99 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(2) $8.77 $9.14 $8.96 Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions)(2) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions)(2) 68.8 68.8 68.8 ________________________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Earnings Per Share and Adjusted FFO Per Share
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) Guidance Range
For Full Year 2026
Low High MidpointEarnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $261,000 $267,000) $264,000 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000 Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $271,000 $275,000 $273,000 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions)(1) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders $3.96 $4.02 $3.99 Adjusted FFO per share: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $577,250 $607,000 $592,125 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000 FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 11,000 10,000 10,500 Adjusted FFO Adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 5,000 4,000 4,500 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $603,250 $629,000 $616,125 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions)(1) 68.8 68.8 68.8 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit $8.77 $9.14 $8.96 ________________________________
(1) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2026 include the impact of approximately 3.0 million additional shares issued on May 21, 2025. Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate (“Adjusted EBITDAre”)
Unaudited
($ in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income $260,000 $273,000 $266,500 Provision for income taxes 10,500 13,000 11,750 Interest expense, net 246,750 257,500 252,125 Depreciation and amortization 296,500 312,000 304,250 EBITDAre $813,750 $855,500 $834,625 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation expense 15,000 17,000 16,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $846,000 $895,000 $870,500 Hospitality segment: Operating income $497,000 $516,500 $506,750 Depreciation and amortization 258,000 270,000 264,000 Non-cash lease expense 3,500 5,000 4,250 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $765,000 $800,000 $782,500 Hospitality segment (same-store)(2) Operating income $466,500 $483,500 $475,000 Depreciation and amortization 224,000 234,000 229,000 Non-cash lease expense 3,000 4,000 3,500 Interest income on Gaylord National bonds 3,500 4,500 4,000 Other gains and (losses), net 3,000 4,000 3,500 Adjusted EBITDAre $700,000 $730,000 $715,000 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Operating income $30,500 $33,000 $31,750 Depreciation and amortization 34,000 36,000 35,000 Non-cash lease expense 500 1,000 750 Adjusted EBITDAre $65,000 $70,000 $67,500 Entertainment segment: Operating income $74,750 $79,500 $77,125 Depreciation and amortization 36,500 39,500 38,000 Non-cash lease revenue (250) – (125)Preopening costs 4,500 5,500 5,000 Equity-based compensation 4,500 5,500 5,000 Adjusted EBITDAre $120,000 $130,000 $125,000 Corporate and Other segment: Operating loss $(50,500) $(49,000) $(49,750)Depreciation and amortization 2,000 2,500 2,250 Equity-based compensation 10,500 11,500 11,000 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Other gains and (losses), net (5,000) (4,500) (4,750)Adjusted EBITDAre $(39,000) $(35,000) $(37,000) ________________________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Same-store Hospitality excludes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, which was acquired June 10, 2025.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO
Unaudited
($ in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range For Full Year 2026(1) Low High MidpointConsolidated: Net income available to common stockholders $250,000 $261,000 $255,500 Noncontrolling interest in OP units 1,000 2,000 1,500 Net income available to common stockholders and unit holders $251,000 $263,000 $257,000 Depreciation and amortization 296,500 312,000 304,250 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (12,500) (11,500) (12,000)FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $535,000 $563,500 $549,250 Right-of-use asset amortization – 500 250 Non-cash lease expense 3,250 5,000 4,125 Pension settlement charge 4,000 4,500 4,250 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,000 3,000 2,500 Adjustments for noncontrolling interest (5,000) (4,000) (4,500)Amortization of deferred financing costs 12,500 14,000 13,250 Amortization of debt discounts and premiums 1,500 2,500 2,000 Deferred tax provision 6,000 8,000 7,000 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $559,250 $597,000 $578,125 Net income available to common stockholders per diluted share(2) $3.80 $3.93 $3.87 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit(2) $8.50 $9.00 $8.75 Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions)(2) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions)(2) 68.8 68.8 68.8 ________________________________
(1) Includes JW Marriott Desert Ridge, except as otherwise noted. Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers.
(2) Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Statements
Earnings Per Share and Adjusted FFO Per Share
Unaudited
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) Prior Guidance Range
For Full Year 2026
Low High MidpointEarnings per share: Numerator: Net income available to common stockholders $250,000 $261,000 $255,500 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000 Net income available to common stockholders - if-converted method $260,000 $269,000 $264,500 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in millions)(1) 68.4 68.4 68.4 Diluted income per share available to common stockholders $3.80 $3.93 $3.87 Adjusted FFO per share: Numerator: Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders $559,250 $597,000 $578,125 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in OEG 10,000 8,000 9,000 FFO adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 11,000 10,000 10,500 Adjusted FFO Adjustments for noncontrolling interest in OEG 5,000 4,000 4,500 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders - if-converted method $585,250 $619,000 $602,125 Denominator: Estimated weighted average shares and OP units outstanding - diluted (in millions)(1) 68.8 68.8 68.8 Adjusted FFO available to common stockholders and unit holders per diluted share/unit $8.50 $9.00 $8.75 ________________________________
(1) Includes equivalent shares related to the currently unexercisable investor put rights associated with the noncontrolling interest in the Company’s OEG business, which may be settled in cash or shares at the Company’s option.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) came out with quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $2.32 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.03 per share. This compares to FFO of $2.08 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an FFO surprise of +14.29%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this hotel and resort real estate investment trust would post FFO of $2.22 per share when it actually produced FFO of $2.38, delivering a surprise of +7.21%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus FFO estimates four times.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, which belongs to the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry, posted revenues of $664.57 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.03%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $587.28 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future FFO expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Ryman Hospitality Properties shares have added about 9.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.2%.
What's Next for Ryman Hospitality Properties?While Ryman Hospitality Properties has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's FFO outlook. Not only does this include current consensus FFO expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Ryman Hospitality Properties was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus FFO estimate is $2.55 on $728.43 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.86 on $2.78 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, REIT and Equity Trust - Other is currently in the top 22% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, LTC Properties (LTC - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 6.
This real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +10.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
LTC Properties' revenues are expected to be $32.68 million, up 3.9% from the year-ago quarter.
Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP - Free Report) reported $664.57 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 13.2%. EPS of $2.32 for the same period compares to $1.00 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $651.34 million, representing a surprise of +2.03%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +14.29%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.03.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Ryman Hospitality Properties performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Total RevPAR - Hospitality: $526.07 versus the two-analyst average estimate of $498.45.Revenues- Entertainment: $79.18 million versus $88.1 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -11.6% change.Revenues- Hospitality: $585.39 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $564.96 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +17.6%.Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $1.03 compared to the $0.90 average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Ryman Hospitality Properties here>>>
Shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties have returned +12.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today announced that the Board of Directors has authorized, and the Company has declared a second quarter cash dividend of $1.20 per share of common stock, to be paid on July 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
This press release contains statements as to the Company’s beliefs and expectations of the outcome of future events that are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including, but not limited to, risks associated with the future performance of the Company’s business, anticipated financial results for the Company during future periods, the Company’s ability to pay dividends, and the Board of Directors’ ability to alter the dividend policy at any time. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s beliefs and expectations are described in the filings made from time to time by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and include the risk factors and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent filings. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements made by it to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Opry Entertainment Group (OEG) and Señorita, the leading, award-winning THC margarita brand from RYTHM, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYM), have signed a multi-year partnership to bring the brand to select venues across OEG's portfolio of premier live entertainment destinations. As the official THC beverage partner, the delicious agave-based cocktails will be available at the Grand Ole Opry, Category 10 Nashville, and Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee; ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas; and Ole Red locations in Nashville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida and Tishomingo, Oklahoma.
The partnership extends the presence of THC beverages in live entertainment, planting Señorita at some of the most storied stages in American music. From Nashville to Austin, Señorita is stepping into venues that reflect the full spectrum of modern live music experiences. Señorita offers a familiar, social option that fits naturally alongside a night out.
Now available at the participating OEG venues, each 12 oz can of Señorita contains 5mg of hemp-derived THC and delivers a fresh, non-alcoholic take on the margarita with bold, balanced flavor. Crafted by award-winning winemakers Joel Gott and Charles Bieler, Señorita brings deep expertise in flavor and balance to the THC beverage category.
“As America’s THC Company, RYTHM is partnering with some of the most iconic and important music venues across the country, and Opry Entertainment Group is at the top of that list,” said Ben Kovler, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of RYTHM, Inc. “Señorita and live music share a common purpose of bringing people together. With leading venue partners like OEG, we are bringing a modern, non-alcoholic alternative to legendary stages where music lovers come to connect and create memorable moments.”
“Our priority is delivering an exceptional guest experience at every venue, and that starts with offering high-quality food and beverage options,” said Ron Kerere, Vice President of F&B Operations at Opry Entertainment Group. “As guest preferences continue to evolve, we are pleased to partner with Señorita to introduce alcohol-free beverage offerings at select venues across the country.”
The OEG partnership adds to a growing roster of top-tier live entertainment venues now serving Señorita. The brand made history at Chicago's United Center earlier this year as the first THC beverages available at a major U.S. arena, alongside RYTHM Beverages. Last week, RYTHM, Inc. announced Señorita and RYTHM will be available at Chicago’s Navy Pier this summer as its official THC beverage partner. Señorita has also expanded to Chicago's 16" on Center venues, including The Salt Shed, and Georgia-based Oak View Group venues. Together, these partnerships reflect both the brand's momentum and a broader shift in how premier entertainment destinations are responding to evolving consumer preferences.
Señorita THC Margaritas are available now at select OEG venues, and available across the country through licensed retailers and direct-to-consumer delivery at SenoritaDrinks.com. To learn more about Señorita, visit SenoritaDrinks.com or follow @SenoritaDrinks on Instagram.
About Señorita
Señorita is the leading THC margarita brand in the U.S., crafted by award-winning winemakers Joel Gott and Charles Bieler. Made with organic Jalisco-grown Weber blue agave, real fruit juice, and Himalayan pink salt, Señorita delivers bold cocktail flavor without the hangover. Available in Lime Jalapeño Margarita, Mango Margarita, Grapefruit Paloma, and Ranch Water, Señorita comes in 5mg or 10mg THC cans. The brand also offers 1777, a non-alcoholic THC spirit available in a 750mL bottle with 10mg of THC per 1.5 fl oz serving. Señorita products are available at major U.S. retailers including Circle K, Total Wine, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, and Binny's, with direct-to-consumer shipping to 30+ states via SenoritaDrinks.com.
About Opry Entertainment Group
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of owned and managed entertainment venues and live event businesses. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the iconic Ryman Auditorium, WSM Radio, ACL Live at Moody Theater, the Ole Red brand, the Category 10 brand, Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park and Southern Entertainment, a premier festival production company. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, retail, publishing, digital content and more, OEG connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. OEG is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP).
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning RYTHM, Inc. and other matters. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements including, without limitation, statements regarding he potential for revenue growth from hemp-derived THC sales, the expansion or continuation of hemp-derived THC Sales, and potential trends in consumer preferences. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s business, including those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the SEC, which can be obtained on the Company’s website at ir.rythminc.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Except as required by applicable law, the Company does not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in its public announcements and filings with the SEC.
On May 18, 2026, Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc RHP shares rose 3.5% to a current price of $108.50. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $83.82 and $112.50, demonstrating notable volatility. Over the past year, RHP has seen a price increase of 15.2%, and year-to-date, the stock is up 16.2%.
GF Value™ verdict: The current price of $108.50 is 1.4% above the GF Value™ estimate of $107.03.GF Score™: RHP holds a strong GF Score™ of 84/100, indicating potential for higher long-term returns.Most notable signal: Insider activity shows that insiders bought $0.8M worth of shares in the last 3 months, with no selling activity. Is RHP Overvalued or Undervalued? According to the GF Value™, Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc RHP is currently slightly overvalued, with a current price of $108.50 compared to a fair value estimate of $107.03. This indicates a margin of safety of -1.4%. The GF Valuation label describes RHP as fairly valued, yet the slight premium over the GF Value™ suggests a cautious approach for potential investors. If the stock price continues to rise without corresponding improvements in fundamentals, the risk of overvaluation may become a concern, leading to potential volatility.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates.
How Does RHP's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 28.6x 23.6x Forward P/E 27.0x - The current P/E (TTM) of 28.6x is 21% above its 5-year median P/E of 23.6x. Additionally, the forward P/E of 27.0x suggests that the stock is trading above its historical valuation. This P/E analysis agrees with the GF Value™ verdict, indicating that RHP is overvalued at its current price level.
What Does RHP's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 84/100 Financial Strength 4/10 Profitability 8/10 Growth 7/10 Valuation 9/10 Momentum 7/10 The GF Score™ of 84/100 reflects RHP's strong potential for long-term returns, particularly in terms of its profitability rank (8/10) and valuation rank (9/10). However, the financial strength rating of 4/10 indicates that this is the weakest area, suggesting that while the company may excel in generating profits, it may face challenges in financial stability. Overall, the scores indicate a company that is performing well financially but may need to bolster its financial strength to sustain growth.
What Are Insiders Doing with RHP Stock? In the past three months, insiders have purchased $0.8 million worth of Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc RHP shares, with no selling activity reported. This pattern of insider buying suggests confidence in the company’s future performance and may indicate that insiders believe the stock is undervalued at its current price. Such buying activity can often be a positive signal for potential investors, as it reflects the management's belief in the company's growth prospects.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc RHP is currently overvalued. The current market price exceeds the estimated fair value, suggesting a cautious approach for potential investors. Monitoring further developments in the company’s financial performance and market conditions will be essential for making informed decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions What is RHP's GF Score™?
RHP's GF Score™ is 84/100, indicating a strong potential for higher long-term returns based on various key performance metrics.
Is RHP overvalued or undervalued?
RHP is currently overvalued, with a market price of $108.50 exceeding the GF Value™ estimate of $107.03.
What is RHP's P/E ratio?
RHP's P/E (TTM) is 28.6x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 23.6x, indicating that the stock is trading above its historical valuation.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today announced its participation in three upcoming institutional investor conferences.
Morgan Stanley 4th Annual Travel & Leisure Conference
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in an analyst-led roundtable discussion at the Morgan Stanley 4th Annual Travel & Leisure Conference being held in New York, NY, on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET. Sarah Martin, Vice President of Investor Relations, will also attend the conference. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available after the presentation and will run for 180 days.
2026 REITweek Conference
Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the 2026 REITweek Conference being held in New York, NY, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Jennifer Hutcheson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Sarah Martin, Vice President of Investor Relations, will also attend the conference. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available after the presentation and will run for 60 days.
Gabelli 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium
Colin Reed, Executive Chairman, and Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the Gabelli Funds 18th Annual Sports & Media Symposium on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
The presentations will be webcast and can be accessed on Ryman Hospitality Properties’ website at ir.rymanhp.com. To listen, please visit the investor relations section of the website at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the scheduled presentation to register, download and install necessary multimedia streaming software.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.
Investor Relations Contacts:Mark Fioravanti, President and Chief Executive Officer
(615) 316-6588 [email protected]
Jennifer Hutcheson, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 316-6320 [email protected]
Sarah Martin, Vice President, Investor Relations
(615) 316-6011 [email protected]
Media Contact:Shannon Sullivan, Vice President, Corporate and Brand Communications
(615) 316-6725 [email protected]
Over the past three months, the real estate sector hasn't exactly been a beneficiary of the overall stock market's rally to record highs. In fact, real estate has been almost exactly flat, while the S&P 500 has gained about 11% during the same period.
However, there is one unique high-dividend real estate stock that not only has outperformed its sector but has also produced a market-beating 18% gain in the past three months. Here's why investors should pay attention to it.
A unique hospitality REIT Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP +1.00%) is one of several hotel-owning real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in the market, but it's in a category by itself. It specializes in large-scale, high-end properties focused on group events like conferences and conventions.
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Specifically, Ryman owns the five Gaylord hotels as well as a large-scale Marriott property. It also has an entertainment segment that owns several iconic venues, including its namesake, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and the Ole Red dining and entertainment chain, which recently announced its seventh location.
Why Ryman is outperforming For one thing, hotel REITs aren't as sensitive to interest rate fluctuations as other types. Commercial property types like retail and industrial are leased on a long-term basis, so they have consistent cash flow. On the other hand, hotel properties "rent" their space on a nightly basis, and the business performance can change over time. So, when hotels are performing well, Ryman can be a big winner.
The group-focused nature is also a key differentiator. Large events generally book years in advance, which gives Ryman unique visibility into future revenue -- so if future bookings are strong, Ryman's stock can get a nice tailwind.
Ryman's recent results show how well the business is doing. In the first quarter, Ryman reported 13% year-over-year revenue growth, and 19% growth in adjusted funds from operations (AFFO -- the real estate equivalent of "earnings"). Most REITs are happy to see these metrics rise by mid-single-digit percentages.
In the earnings call, management noted that Ryman's margins expanded nicely, average daily room rates and out-of-room spending (on things like dining and entertainment) are both increasing, and more than 460,000 future room nights were booked. As a result, Ryman raised its full-year guidance, and its leaders have a generally optimistic outlook for the rest of 2026.
Even after its recent rally, Ryman still trades at an attractive 13 times FFO. It has a dividend yield of more than 4%, which is well-covered by the company's cash flow. With excellent momentum throughout its business, Ryman could be worth a closer look for value-seeking investors right now.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) (the “Company”), a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter’s results at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, August 7, 2026.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 800-225-9448 and use conference ID: RHPQ226. The call will be available for replay through August 14, 2026, by dialing 800-757-4770; a conference ID is not required. This call is also being webcast and can be accessed at the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.rymanhp.com.
About Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and entertainment experiences. The Company’s holdings include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, five of the top seven largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. The Company also owns JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa as well as two ancillary hotels adjacent to our Gaylord Hotels properties. The Company’s hotel portfolio is managed by Marriott International and includes a combined total of 12,364 rooms as well as more than 3 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. RHP also owns an approximate 70% controlling ownership interest in Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), which is composed of entities owning a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium; WSM 650 AM; Ole Red; Category 10; Nashville-area attractions; Block 21, a mixed-use entertainment, lodging, office and retail complex, including the W Austin Hotel and the ACL Live at the Moody Theater, located in downtown Austin, Texas. OEG manages select outdoor live music venues, including Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Nashville and CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, South Carolina. OEG also owns a majority interest in Southern Entertainment, a leading festival and events business. RHP operates OEG as its Entertainment segment in a taxable REIT subsidiary, and its results are consolidated in the Company’s financial results.