Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) To Go Ex-Dividend on March 2nd

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of 0.15 per share on Thursday, March 12th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd.

Hyatt Hotels has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.0%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 1 years. Hyatt Hotels has a dividend payout ratio of 18.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect Hyatt Hotels to earn $4.25 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.60 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 14.1%.

Hyatt Hotels Price Performance

Shares of Hyatt Hotels stock opened at $165.32 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $15.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -295.21, a PEG ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $163.18 and its 200-day simple moving average is $152.04. Hyatt Hotels has a 52 week low of $102.43 and a 52 week high of $180.53.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $1.04. Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 5.47% and a negative net margin of 0.73%.The firm had revenue of $1.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.42 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Hyatt Hotels News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $200 and kept an “overweight” rating — a sizable upside endorsement that could attract buyers. Barclays Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt beat Q4 EPS estimates ($1.33 vs. $0.29) and reported Luxury/Upper Upscale RevPAR strength, signaling pricing power in higher-margin segments. Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced AI initiatives including a ChatGPT app to boost search/OTA distribution and guest experience — potential long-term cost savings and booking lift. AI/ChatGPT App
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt declared a quarterly dividend (payable March 12), modest yield but a sign of shareholder returns and cash-flow confidence. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo nudged its target up to $171 but kept “equal weight” — a modest, less-convincing upgrade compared with Barclays. Wells Fargo Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: New openings and brand expansion (Alila Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Andaz Heber Valley) support growth in higher-margin resort and lifestyle categories. Alila Mayakoba Opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/tech wins (e.g., Shiji hitting 400th Hyatt install) and renovation projects point to ongoing investment in distribution and guest experience. Shiji Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Company reiterated a push toward a 90% asset-light model and plans for more hotel sales — that strategy typically improves ROIC and appeals to investors. Asset-Light Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the EPS beat, revenue came in roughly in line/slightly below estimates and company commentary flagged FY26 RevPAR that disappointed some investors — likely the main driver of the stock decline. RevPAR/Revenue Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Market articles emphasize mixed takeaways from the call (beat on EPS but questions on near-term leisure/business mix and full-year cadence), increasing short-term uncertainty. Mixed Market Takeaways

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.