DiamondRock Q4 Net Income Surges 273.7%, Refinances $1.5B Credit Facility
DiamondRock’s Q4 net income jumped 273.7% to $23.8 million, with adjusted FFO per share up 12.5% to $0.27 and comparable Total RevPAR rising 0.6% to $311.00. In full-year 2025, net income grew 139.8% to $91.6 million, the company refinanced a $1.5 billion facility and redeemed $121.5 million in preferred shares.
1. Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
DiamondRock reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $23.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, up 273.7% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 3.3% to $71.9 million, adjusted FFO per diluted share increased 12.5% to $0.27, and comparable Total RevPAR edged up 0.6% to $311.00 despite a 0.3% decline in room-only RevPAR. The company repurchased 0.2 million common shares at an average price of $7.93 for $1.6 million.
2. Full-Year 2025 Performance and Strategic Moves
For the full year, net income climbed 139.8% to $91.6 million, while adjusted EBITDA was flat at $297.6 million and adjusted FFO per share grew 3.8% to $1.08. Comparable Total RevPAR increased 1.2% to $319.06, driven by a 2.6% rise in out-of-room revenues. DiamondRock completed a $1.5 billion refinancing of its senior unsecured credit facility to achieve a fully unencumbered portfolio, redeemed $121.5 million of preferred stock, sold the Westin Washington D.C. City Center for $92.0 million and repositioned its Sedona property with a $25 million investment.
3. Outlook and Commentary
Management highlighted stronger transient demand and disciplined cost control as drivers of outperformance and expects free cash flow per share to continue growing in 2026. The company anticipates support from an extended holiday calendar, key markets hosting FIFA World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations, while remaining cautious on broader economic and political uncertainties.