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Investing.com - Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) stock, currently trading at $139.65 with a market capitalization of $13.3 billion, is gaining after Bernstein analyst Richard Clarke reiterated an Outperform rating with a $167.00 price target. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score.
Hyatt announced an agreement to sell the entirety of Playa’s owned real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between KSL and Rodina. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The deal comes as Hyatt operates with a moderate level of debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33.
The sale includes 15 all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Hyatt will secure 50-year management agreements for 13 of the properties on terms consistent with its existing all-inclusive fee structure, while the remaining two will be managed under separate agreements.
All hotels will rebrand to Hyatt, which Bernstein views as a significant market share win from major competitors. Hyatt will retain $200 million of preferred equity in connection with the transaction.
Following the real estate sale, the net purchase price for Playa will be $555 million, with Hyatt expecting to earn $60-65 million of EBITDA by 2027, implying an 8.5-9.3X multiple on 2027 numbers. The company currently generates $815 million in EBITDA, with a P/E ratio of 17.2. Get deeper insights into Hyatt’s valuation metrics and 8 additional exclusive ProTips with InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the sale of Playa’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between KSL Capital Partners (WA:CPAP), LLC and Rodina. This transaction includes 15 all-inclusive resort properties in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. As part of the deal, Hyatt will retain a $200 million preferred equity interest and enter into 50-year management agreements for 13 of the properties. The sale is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Stifel has raised its price target for Hyatt to $149 from $130, maintaining a Hold rating after the company’s completion of the Playa acquisition. This acquisition, valued at approximately $2.6 billion, adds 15 resorts to Hyatt’s portfolio. Citi has maintained a Neutral rating on Hyatt stock, noting the positive execution of the sale. The proceeds from the sale will help Hyatt repay a delayed draw term loan used for the Playa acquisition.
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