Service Properties Trust

The share price of Service Properties Trust rose to $8.65, marking a 52-week high, but remains well below last year’s peak of $15.38. For Q1 2026 the company reported EPS of -$0.91, missing expectations, while revenue of $364.45 million topped forecasts. The board approved a reverse stock split (5:1) and changes to the equity compensation plan; the Financial Health Score is rated "WEAK", so investors should exercise caution. » More on de.investing.com

Service Properties Trust will implement a 1-for-5 reverse stock split that is expected to become effective after market close on Sunday. Outstanding common shares will decline from about 647.7 million to approximately 129.5 million; the ticker symbol SVC will remain and the stock will receive a new CUSIP. The regular quarterly cash distribution will remain $0.05 per share ($0.20 annually). Service Properties Trust is a REIT with investments in net-lease retail properties and hotels in North America. » More on de.investing.com

Service Properties Trust recorded a net loss of $151.2 million in the first quarter and FFO of $7.4 million, well below expectations. The company completed a $745 million ABS transaction and placed 479.2 million common shares to cover more than $1.5 billion of maturities, resulting in significant dilution. Revenue and RevPAR beat expectations, but adjusted EBITDAre declined; the outlook for adjusted EBITDAre was unchanged, consolidated FFO guidance rose while FFO per share fell sharply. Management plans to sell an additional 15 Sonesta hotels, is maintaining the quarterly dividend of $0.01, and is focused on portfolio optimization and balance sheet repair. » More on de.investing.com