Sunstone Hotel Investors posts strong Q3 2026 results and raises full‑year FFO outlook

Sunstone Hotel Investors reported a net profit of $38.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, versus a loss a year earlier. RevPAR rose 11.4% to $235.22 and adjusted FFO per share increased 17.6% to $0.20. The company repurchased $117.8 million of common and preferred stock in Q3, bringing year‑to‑date repurchases to $196.9 million and leaving $310.6 million still authorized. CEO Bryan Giglia said the results justify raising the 2026 adjusted FFO guidance to $1.00‑$1.03 per share.

The higher FFO guidance suggests stronger cash flow generation, which may support a higher dividend and further share buybacks, according to the company's statement. The $117.8 million repurchase reduces outstanding shares, potentially boosting earnings per share for investors.

  • 1Net profit for Q3 2026 was $38.7 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $2.9 million a year earlier.
  • 2RevPAR for the portfolio increased 11.4% to $235.22.
  • 3Adjusted FFO per diluted share rose 17.6% to $0.20.
  • 4The company repurchased $117.8 million of common and preferred stock in the quarter, bringing total repurchases to $196.9 million for the year.
  • 5Remaining authorization for the stock repurchase program is $310.6 million.
  • 6Adjusted FFO guidance for 2026 was raised to $1.00‑$1.03 per share.

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