Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.200-1.350 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.250. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Service Properties Trust Stock Down 0.6%

SVC stock opened at $7.88 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.02 billion, a P/E ratio of -1.11 and a beta of 1.67. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $8.42 and a 200-day simple moving average of $8.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.01, a current ratio of 0.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.56. Service Properties Trust has a 52 week low of $5.65 and a 52 week high of $15.05.

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.63. Service Properties Trust had a negative net margin of 13.59% and a negative return on equity of 38.18%. The firm had revenue of $420.97 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $403.53 million. Service Properties Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.200-1.350 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Service Properties Trust will post 1.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Service Properties Trust Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be paid a $0.05 dividend. This is a boost from Service Properties Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 20th. Service Properties Trust’s dividend payout ratio is presently -2.82%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Odeon Capital Group began coverage on Service Properties Trust in a research report on Friday, May 8th. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.50 price target for the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded Service Properties Trust from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Service Properties Trust from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. B. Riley Financial raised their price target on shares of Service Properties Trust from $10.00 to $12.50 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Service Properties Trust from a “sell (e+)” rating to a “sell (d-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Service Properties Trust has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $12.81.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Service Properties Trust

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SVC. Lonestar Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Service Properties Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $7,412,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Service Properties Trust by 114.8% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 4,118,530 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $10,749,000 after purchasing an additional 2,200,754 shares during the last quarter. Silver Point Capital L.P. increased its holdings in shares of Service Properties Trust by 93.3% in the fourth quarter. Silver Point Capital L.P. now owns 3,439,000 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $6,328,000 after purchasing an additional 1,660,000 shares during the period. Philosophy Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Service Properties Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $3,838,000. Finally, Varde Management L.P. purchased a new position in Service Properties Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $3,695,000. 77.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Service Properties Trust Company Profile

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ: SVC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, ownership and leasing of service-oriented properties, with a primary focus on the lodging sector. The company structures long-term, triple-net leases with established hotel operators under franchise agreements with leading global brands. By partnering with recognized hotel companies, Service Properties Trust seeks to generate a stable income stream through rent payments, while offering operators the capital and balance-sheet flexibility to grow their portfolios.

Since its formation in 2010, Service Properties Trust has grown its portfolio through strategic sale-leaseback transactions, targeted property acquisitions and selective dispositions.