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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

PEB

Financial Services

2w

Impact of Media and Perception on Los Angeles Market Recovery

Management emphasized that the decline in L.A. RevPAR was primarily due to media coverage and misperceptions about safety following ICE activity and military response, not actual safety issues.
Cancellations in Santa Monica were concentrated in a small downtown area, with no impact on the broader market.
Despite market-specific headwinds, management remains confident in L.A.'s long-term outlook due to upcoming major events (NBA All-Star, World Cup, Super Bowl, Olympics) and new legislation supporting production activity.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

PEB

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted EBITDA was $117 million, $6.5 million above midpoint.
Adjusted FFO was $0.65 per share, $0.06 ahead of midpoint.
Business interruption proceeds from LaPlaya insurance claims were $1.5 million above outlook, totaling $3.2 million.
Ended Q2 with $267 million cash on hand, $49 million increase from last quarter; $640 million revolver availability.
Energy costs decreased 2.1% due to efficiency efforts.
Excluding Los Angeles and adjusting for last year's tax credits, same-property hotel EBITDA increased by $2.5 million year-over-year.
Hotel expenses excluding fixed costs rose 1.7% year-over-year; expenses per occupied room declined 0.8%.
Invested $21 million in portfolio during the quarter; on track for $65 million to $75 million in 2025.
LaPlaya resort fully restored; full year BI income forecast increased to $11.5 million from $8.5 million.
Los Angeles caused a $2.2 million EBITDA headwind, about $700,000 more than anticipated.
Newport Harbor Island Resort outperformed expectations with a $1.8 million EBITDA beat.
Out-of-room revenues at resorts rose 3.3%, led by food and beverage growth of 2.5%.
Portland RevPAR climbed 10.4%, San Diego urban hotels posted 8.6% RevPAR growth.
Property insurance renewal reduced premiums by roughly 10% with a 13% rate drop and 4% increase in insurable values.
Resort total RevPAR increased 0.6% with a 1-point occupancy gain offsetting a nearly 3% ADR decline.
Same-property hotel EBITDA totaled $115.8 million for the quarter, $1.8 million ahead of midpoint.
Same-property total property RevPAR grew 1.3% year-over-year; excluding Los Angeles, RevPAR rose 2.7%.
Same-property total revenues grew 1.3%, 2.7% excluding Los Angeles.
San Francisco led with a 15.2% RevPAR increase, driven by occupancy gains and strong business and leisure demand.
Urban portfolio RevPAR increased 1.7% overall and 4.1% excluding Los Angeles.
Weighted average interest cost is 4.2%, with 90% to 96% of debt fixed.

RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Renovations and Asset Repositioning on Q2 Results

Transformational renovations at key properties in South Florida, Hawaii, and New York impacted Q2 RevPAR, with ramp-up expected in Q4.
Repositioning efforts include high-occupancy assets and high-value conversions, such as Nashville, Houston Medical Center, and Pittsburgh.
Renovations and closures, like the Austin Convention Center, caused temporary declines but are expected to support future growth.
Management highlighted the importance of asset upgrades in driving operational upside and long-term value.

National Storage Affiliates Trust

NSA

Financial Services

1w

Delayed Benefits from Pro Internalization and Market Challenges

Pro internalization benefits are taking longer to realize due to market conditions, rebranding efforts, and technology integration delays.
Market challenges in Sunbelt markets, especially in Phoenix, Dallas, and Las Vegas, have impacted occupancy and revenue growth.
The company is approximately 70% through the initial phase of pro internalization, with significant upside potential once conditions improve.

RLI

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Market Softening on Property and Casualty Segments

Management highlighted a 10% decline in Property gross premiums due to increased competition and rate pressure, especially on catastrophe-exposed business.
Casualty and Surety segments experienced growth, but Property's decline reflects a strategic shift away from less profitable lines amid market softening.
The company is emphasizing disciplined underwriting and selective growth, particularly in challenging segments like E&S Property and auto.
Despite headwinds, RLI remains optimistic about long-term opportunities, focusing on profitable niches rather than market share.
Management noted that rate decreases are primarily in specific lines like E&S Property and auto, with some segments still seeing rate increases to maintain profitability.
The company is actively managing exposure to natural catastrophe risks, including hurricane season, with a cautious approach to new business.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

HST

Financial Services

2w

Significant Recovery in Maui Driven by Marketing Campaigns and Airline Capacity Restoration

Maui's RevPAR grew 19% in the quarter, driven by leisure transient demand and outlet growth.
The recovery is supported by a $6.3 million marketing campaign endorsed by the Hawaii governor and a collaborative marketing effort among hotel owners.
Airline capacity to Maui is down about 20% from pre-wildfire levels, impacting group bookings but expected to improve over time.
The company now projects Maui's contribution to EBITDA to increase from $100 million to $110 million for 2025, indicating strong momentum.

Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.

ELS

Financial Services

3w

Impact of Storm Damage on Marina and RV Sites

Two marinas experienced storm damage, leading to offline slips and some turnover in the marina portfolio.
Storm damage impacted two properties, causing some occupancy loss and requiring site improvements.
Management expects these sites to come back online in upcoming quarters, with occupancy expected to recover next year.

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

ESS

Financial Services

2w

Impact of Infrastructure Investments on Los Angeles Market Recovery

Management highlighted ongoing large infrastructure projects related to the World Cup and Olympics, with an estimated $80 billion investment, expected to improve economic activity in Los Angeles over the next few years.
Despite challenges such as supply and demand softness, these investments are viewed as a positive long-term catalyst for market recovery and demand growth.

The Progressive Corporation

PGR

Financial Services

1w

Progressive's Record Growth and Market Share Gains in 2024

Progressive achieved over $5 billion in premiums written and added 2.4 million policies in force in the first half of 2025.
Gained more than 1.5 points in personal auto market share in 2024, the largest increase in 15 years.
Outperformed industry combined ratio by more than 7 points, with auto premiums increasing nearly fivefold over 15 years.