Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP) Hits New 52-Week High Following Dividend Announcement

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) reached a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday after the company announced a dividend. The stock traded as high as $105.75 and last traded at $103.4280, with a volume of 52759 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $103.11.

The newly announced dividend which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be given a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 31st. Ryman Hospitality Properties’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 126.98%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $113.00 to $111.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Barclays set a $109.00 price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $115.00 price target on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a report on Friday, February 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Ryman Hospitality Properties from $114.00 to $109.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 1st. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $110.18.

Ryman Hospitality Properties Trading Down 0.4%

The firm has a market cap of $6.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.21. The business’s 50-day moving average is $96.90 and its two-hundred day moving average is $94.77. The company has a current ratio of 1.49, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.98.

Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 23rd. The real estate investment trust reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.22 by ($1.11). The business had revenue of $737.81 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $715.91 million. Ryman Hospitality Properties had a net margin of 9.58% and a return on equity of 34.50%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.15 EPS. Ryman Hospitality Properties has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.500-9.000 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. will post 8.81 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More Ryman Hospitality Properties News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ryman Hospitality Properties this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 outlook: Company set EPS guidance of $8.50–$9.00 (well above consensus ~$6.99), signaling stronger expected profitability and driving investor optimism. GlobeNewswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase/confirmation: Declared quarterly dividend of $1.20 per share (payable Apr 15; record Mar 31), maintaining attractive yield for income investors (~4.7%). Seeking Alpha Article
• Positive Sentiment: Operational/FFO beats: Q4 funds from operations (FFO) and revenues beat estimates (Adjusted FFO/FFO per share improved versus prior year), and management delivered record consolidated Q4 revenue and Adjusted EBITDAre — supportive for REIT valuation metrics. Zacks: FFO & Revenues Beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Liquidity & credit: Refinanced revolving credit facility (increased to $850M; maturity extended to Jan 2030) and received recent Fitch upgrades — improves financial flexibility but adds modest interest‑rate sensitivity given leverage. GlobeNewswire Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Growth projects announced: Continued expansion of Opry Entertainment Group (new Category 10 venues and amphitheaters) supports longer‑term revenue diversification but requires capex. GlobeNewswire Release
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP EPS miss: Reported GAAP diluted EPS of $1.11 vs. consensus ~$2.22 — a sizable miss that can trigger short‑term selling from earnings‑per‑share focused investors. Company Press Release PDF
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability & room metrics mixed: Full‑year net income declined ~11.7% vs. 2024; some same‑store occupancy and definite room nights are down year‑over‑year, and cancellations increased — potential headwinds if trends persist. GlobeNewswire Release

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ryman Hospitality Properties

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 9,108,548 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $816,035,000 after purchasing an additional 166,293 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp lifted its position in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,375,908 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $336,901,000 after purchasing an additional 20,756 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 1,588,492 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $150,327,000 after buying an additional 11,591 shares during the period. Cooke & Bieler LP raised its position in shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties by 12.8% during the fourth quarter. Cooke & Bieler LP now owns 1,251,144 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $118,383,000 after purchasing an additional 142,206 shares during the period. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in Ryman Hospitality Properties by 13.6% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,212,052 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $119,593,000 after buying an additional 144,870 shares during the last quarter. 94.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Ryman Hospitality Properties

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership and operation of group‐oriented, large convention center hotel resorts. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its Gaylord Hotels brand, offering integrated resort, convention, entertainment and dining experiences under long‐term management agreements with Marriott International.

Ryman’s flagship properties include Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center near Dallas/Fort Worth and Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.