Atour Lifestyle (NASDAQ:ATAT) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.08 EPS

Atour Lifestyle (NASDAQ:ATAT) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 17th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.08, Zacks reports. Atour Lifestyle had a net margin of 16.58% and a return on equity of 46.96%. The firm had revenue of $398.47 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $397.20 million.

Here are the key takeaways from Atour Lifestyle’s conference call:

• Reached strategic hotel scale — Atour hit its 2,000 Premier Hotels target with 2,015 hotels in operation after opening 488 new properties in 2025 and maintains a development pipeline of 779 hotels.
• Retail momentum — Atour Planet delivered RMB 3.67 billion in retail revenue (+67% YoY) with a 52.6% retail gross margin, flagship pillow sales exceeding 10 million units, and a 2026 retail growth target of 25–30% YoY.
• Strong liquidity and shareholder returns — Cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB 3.3 billion (net cash RMB 3.1 billion), and the company returned capital via ~USD 108 million in dividends and ~USD 46 million in buybacks.
• Margin and investment headwinds — Management forecasted total net revenue growth of 20–24% for 2026 but expects a slight year‑on‑year decline in net profit margin due to increased G&A and R&D for brand/digital investments, and plans ~80 proactive hotel closures to uphold quality.

Atour Lifestyle Stock Performance

ATAT stock traded down $0.15 during trading on Thursday, hitting $35.80. 487,281 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,188,518. Atour Lifestyle has a 52 week low of $21.50 and a 52 week high of $43.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.76. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $37.44 and a 200 day simple moving average of $38.64.

Institutional Trading of Atour Lifestyle

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ATAT. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Atour Lifestyle during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Atour Lifestyle by 74.3% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 130,850 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,155,000 after acquiring an additional 55,790 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Atour Lifestyle during the 4th quarter worth approximately $84,000. Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLC purchased a new position in Atour Lifestyle during the 4th quarter valued at $6,960,000. Finally, Numerai GP LLC grew its position in Atour Lifestyle by 56.0% in the 4th quarter. Numerai GP LLC now owns 55,655 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,193,000 after acquiring an additional 19,968 shares during the last quarter. 17.79% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Atour Lifestyle from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, March 21st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Atour Lifestyle from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Atour Lifestyle in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. CLSA began coverage on Atour Lifestyle in a report on Friday, January 2nd. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $49.00 target price on the stock. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Atour Lifestyle in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Atour Lifestyle presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $48.00.

Atour Lifestyle Company Profile

Atour Lifestyle Holdings Co, Ltd. operates as a hospitality and lifestyle company offering a range of lodging and accommodation services in China. The company’s core business includes the development, operation and management of boutique hotels and serviced apartments under its Atour Hotel and Ankora brands. These properties cater primarily to the mid- to upscale segment, delivering a blend of comfort, design-focused interiors and localized services tailored to both business and leisure travelers.

In addition to room offerings, Atour Lifestyle provides a suite of ancillary services designed to enhance guest experiences.