Chatham Lodging Trust Updates Q4 2025 Earnings Guidance

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE:CLDT) has revised its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2025, providing a forecast of earnings per share (EPS) between $0.140 and $0.17. The company also projected revenue for the period to be in the range of $66.0 million to $67.0 million, falling short of the consensus estimate of $68.9 million.

The firm adjusted its full-year 2025 EPS guidance to a range of $0.960 to $0.990. In its most recent financial report released on November 5, 2023, Chatham Lodging Trust reported EPS of $0.32, matching analyst expectations. Revenue for that quarter reached $78.41 million, slightly below the anticipated $79.68 million.

Stock Performance and Market Metrics

Following the earnings guidance update, shares of Chatham Lodging Trust traded down by $0.04, settling at $6.43 during trading on October 26, 2023. The stock’s trading volume was recorded at 166,410 shares, compared to an average volume of 305,945 shares. Over the past 12 months, the stock has experienced a low of $5.83 and a high of $10.00.

Chatham Lodging Trust currently holds a market capitalization of $315.13 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 214.17. The firm maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, with both current and quick ratios at 1.07. The company’s 50-day moving average stands at $6.81, while the 200-day moving average is $7.00.

Analyst Ratings and Institutional Activity

In other developments, Weiss Ratings upgraded Chatham Lodging Trust from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” on October 24, 2023. Currently, two analysts have assigned a Buy rating, while one has issued a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with a target price of $10.75.

Recent activity among institutional investors indicates a growing interest in the company. Notably, Sculptor Capital LP acquired a new stake valued at $14.9 million during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings by 394.2%, now owning 486,346 shares valued at $3.39 million. Additionally, Jane Street Group LLC and Royal Bank of Canada have also increased their stakes in the company.

Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds hold 88.37% of Chatham Lodging Trust’s stock, reflecting strong institutional confidence in the firm’s long-term prospects.

Chatham Lodging Trust specializes in investing in upscale, extended-stay and premium-branded, select-service hotels. The company currently operates 39 hotels comprising 5,915 rooms and suites across 16 states and the District of Columbia, positioning itself as a significant player in the real estate investment trust sector.