Hyatt Hotels Corporation Investor Day Highlights Strategy Driven by Premium Position and Differentiation at Scale
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CHICAGO, IL – May , 2026 – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the “Company”) (NYSE: H) today will highlight its strategy and illustrative financial outlook at its 2026 Investor Day, outlining the Company’s competitive advantages and how they position Hyatt to deliver durable long-term value to colleagues, guests, owners, and shareholders.
“For nearly 70 years, Hyatt has made bold moves, set new standards, and redefined norms,” said Mark Hoplamazian, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt. “Today, Hyatt’s differentiated premium positioning is stronger than ever. As we continue to elevate our brands, talent, and technology, we believe Hyatt is uniquely positioned to win by being the most responsive, innovative, and highest-performing hospitality company.”
Key themes include:
Differentiation at Scale: Hyatt’s global portfolio of premium brands positions the company to serve high-end travelers in each brand segment across a wide range of stay occasions
Elevating Our Brands: Hyatt’s insights-led, brand-focused organization drives performance, enabled by talent and powered by technology
Expanding Our Differentiated Footprint: Hyatt is well represented in key global markets, with significant pipeline and substantial opportunity for further expansion
Delivering Sustainable Long-Term Value for Shareholders: Hyatt’s asset-light model and global brand footprint support consistent, capital-efficient growth and long-term value creation
Illustrative Financial Outlook
“Hyatt’s competitive advantages have positioned the Company to continue the industry-leading RevPAR growth experienced over the past five years, industry-leading net rooms growth, and compounding fee growth,” said Joan Bottarini, Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt. “We believe our compelling growth strategy paves a clear path for consistent compounding free cash flow growth and significant shareholder value creation well into the future.”
The Company reaffirms its 2026 fiscal year financial outlook previously provided on April 30, 2026, and introduces its illustrative financial outlook through 2028, along with three-year compounded annual growth rates (“CAGRs”) from 2025 to 2028 for certain key metrics:
Illustrative
2028 Outlook
2025
2025-2028
CAGR
System-wide Hotels RevPAR Growth
2.0% to 4.0%
Net Rooms Growth
6.0% to 8.0%
(in millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$490 - $635
$(52)
Gross Fees
$1,545 - $1,710
$1,198
9% to 13%
Adjusted EBITDA (a)
$1,400 - $1,585
$1,025
11% to 16%
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (b)
$775 - $875
$527
14% to 18%
(a) Reflects a reduction of $78 million in 2025 owned and leased segment Adjusted EBITDA to account for period of ownership of hotels acquired as part of the Playa Hotels Acquisition and the impact of assets sold in 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company revised its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to no longer include pro rata share of unconsolidated hospitality owned and leased ventures’ Adjusted EBITDA and recast prior-period results to provide comparability.
(b) Reflects Capital Expenditures and Adjusted Free Cash Flow for year ended December 31, 2025 for Hyatt (ex-Playa).
No disposition or acquisition activity beyond what has been completed as of the date of this release has been included in the illustrative financial outlook through 2028. The Company’s long-term outlook is based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change and many of which are outside the control of the Company. If actual results vary from these assumptions, the Company’s expectations may change. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve these results.
The Company also announced a $1 billion increase to Hyatt’s share repurchase authorization, resulting in a total repurchase authorization of approximately $1.5 billion.
