VALUATION HIGHLIGHTS

1. Management and Franchise constitutes 76% of the Trefis price estimate for Hyatt Hotels's stock.
2. Distribution constitutes 14% of the Trefis price estimate for Hyatt Hotels's stock.
3. Hyatt Owned & Leased Hotel constitutes 10% of the Trefis price estimate for Hyatt Hotels's stock.

WHAT HAS CHANGED?

Hyatt's Q4 2025 and Outlook

Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported mixed results in its fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting steady operational momentum alongside some one-time pressures. Revenue was roughly in line with expectations at about $1.8 billion, supported by continued RevPAR growth and expansion of managed and franchised hotels. Adjusted EBITDA came in at approximately $292 million for the quarter, indicating stable profitability despite a challenging macro environment for travel demand in certain regions. The company reported a net loss of around $20 million, largely due to transaction-related and integration costs, though adjusted net income was about $126 million after excluding these items. Importantly, Hyatt continued to advance its asset-light strategy, with management and franchise operations accounting for a growing share of earnings and global room growth remaining solid during the year.

Outlook

Management expects system-wide RevPAR growth of about 1% to 3% in 2026, indicating modest pricing and demand expansion after the strong post-pandemic recovery period. The company also forecasts net rooms growth of roughly 6% to 7%, supported by a robust development pipeline and new brand launches such as Hyatt Studios and conversion-friendly brands. Hyatt guided to Adjusted EBITDA of $1.155 billion to $1.205 billion for 2026, compared with about $1.159 billion reported in 2025. Management also expects gross fees of $1.295 billion to $1.335 billion, reflecting continued expansion of management and franchise operations.

POTENTIAL UPSIDE & DOWNSIDE TO TREFIS PRICE

Below are key drivers of Hyatt Hotels value that present opportunities for upside or downside to the current Trefis price estimate for Hyatt Hotels:

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• Average Daily Rates for Owned & Leased Hotels: The Average Daily Rate (ADR) at Hyatt Hotels Corporation increasing from $267 in 2022 to about $314 in 2025, driven by travel recovery, inflation-driven pricing, stronger luxury exposure, and stable occupancy levels.
  We expect to metric to grow to about $400 by the end of forecast period. If the metric grows to over $550 instead, we believe there could be a potential upside of 5% to the Trefis price estimate.


• Hyatt Hotels Management and Franchise Revenues For Reimbursed Costs: Revenues for reimbursed costs of third party owned hotel operations have risen from $2.6 billion in 2022 to $3.6 billion in 2025. Trefis expects the metric to grow to about $5 billion by the end of the forecast period. However, if growth comes in stronger than expected with sales rising to over $5.6 billion, there could be a 10% upside to our price estimate.

For additional details, select a driver above or a division from the interactive Trefis split for Hyatt Hotels at the top of the page.

BUSINESS SUMMARY

Hyatt Hotels operates a global hospitality business focused on branded hotel management, franchising, and limited direct ownership of properties. The company generates revenue primarily through management and franchise fees based on hotel revenues, along with income from owned and leased properties. Hyatt operates across multiple brand categories, including luxury, lifestyle, upper upscale, and all-inclusive resorts, with a growing focus on fee-based operations under its asset-light strategy.

SOURCES OF VALUE

The management and franchising segment represents the most valuable part of Hyatt's business due to its high margin and capital light structure.

High Margin Fee Based Business Model

Hyatt's management and franchise operations generate recurring fee income tied to hotel revenues without requiring large capital investment in real estate. This structure allows the company to scale earnings as its hotel network expands while maintaining relatively stable operating margins.

Strong Presence in Luxury and Lifestyle Segments

Hyatt has built a strong position in luxury and lifestyle hospitality brands, which typically command higher average daily rates and stronger RevPAR growth. These segments also tend to generate higher management fees and attract affluent travelers with resilient demand patterns.

Growing Global Hotel Pipeline

Hyatt continues to expand its global development pipeline across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. A large pipeline of signed but not yet opened hotels provides visibility into future system size growth and long-term fee revenue expansion.

KEY TRENDS

Hyatt's pivot towards a fee-based model

Nearly 80% of Hyatt's earnings are contributed by the management & franchise business, which is largely fee-based. The company estimates that roughly 80% of its earnings in 2025 came from asset-light businesses. This should bode well for the company's cash flows and margins in the long run.

Social Media Is A Big Deal For Brands

The rapid expansion of social media has significantly enhanced the relationship between the hospitality industry and its guests. The reputation, service quality, staff, etc., are determined through various social media platforms, including online travel forums and customer-led ranking sites such as Tripadvisor.

Rise In International Travel

The continued normalization of global travel demand and improving international visitation are expected to support growth in the hospitality industry. The U.S. remains a key destination for international travelers, while cross-border travel across Asia Pacific and Europe has also strengthened in recent years. Rising middle-class populations and increased outbound travel from markets such as China and India are expected to support long term demand for global hospitality. In addition, strong leisure travel and a gradual recovery in group and corporate travel continue to support hotel occupancy and guest spending. Hyatt Hotels is positioned to benefit from these trends through its expanding global footprint and diversified portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, and upscale brands across major travel destinations.