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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announces 2025 Financial Results

Key Highlights:
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has shared its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, revealing valuable insights that underline the company's resilience and growth trajectory amidst a challenging market environment.

Growth in System-Wide Rooms
The company has reported a 4% year-on-year increase in system-wide rooms, illustrating its expanding reach within the hotel franchising sector. Wyndham achieved a historic total of 872,000 rooms worldwide by December 31, 2025, reflecting a robust commitment to growth despite market fluctuations.

Record Development Contracts
A notable achievement in 2025 was the award of 870 development contracts globally, marking an 18% increase compared to the previous year and setting a new record for the company. The development pipeline now includes a staggering 259,000 rooms, which positions Wyndham strongly for future growth.

Revenue and Earnings Overview
Wyndham's total fee-related and other revenues rose by 2% to $1.43 billion compared to $1.40 billion in 2024. Ancillary revenues surged by 15% over the year, contributing significantly to the company's overall financial performance.

While net income reflected a decline, decreasing 33% to $193 million from $289 million in 2024 due to non-cash impairment and related charges, adjusted net income showed a more stable position with a slight increase of 2%, totaling $353 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 3% to reach $718 million, indicating a resilient operating performance.

Shareholder Value and Dividends
The company has shown a strong commitment to returning value to its shareholders, with $393 million returned through share repurchases and dividends in 2025. Notably, Wyndham's Board has also approved a 5% increase in quarterly cash dividends, raising it to $0.43 per share. This move underscores the company's confidence in its long-term strategy even in turbulent times.

Challenges and Outlook
Despite these achievements, the company faces challenges, notably in U.S. Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), which decreased by 4% year-over-year. While international RevPAR showed resilience with growth in EMEA and Latin America, challenges remain, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.

Moving forward, Wyndham continues to anticipate positive developments, projecting a room growth of 4% to 4.5% for the upcoming year alongside a focus on stabilizing RevPAR.

Management Insights
Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham, expressed confidence in the company’s strategic direction, stating, "Despite ongoing challenges, our dedicated teams have opened a record number of rooms, and we continue to see growth in our amenities and service offerings. Our attention remains on maximizing value for franchisees, guests, and shareholders."

Conference Call
Investors are invited to join the conference call on February 19, 2026, at 8 AM ET to discuss these results in greater detail. A recording will be available on Wyndham’s investor relations website following the call.

Through dynamic adaptations and strategic initiatives, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has demonstrated its ability to navigate the complexities of the hospitality industry while laying a solid foundation for continued growth and profitability.