Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) to Issue Dividend Increase – $0.05 Per Share

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 20th will be paid a dividend of 0.05 per share by the real estate investment trust on Thursday, August 13th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 20th. This is a 0.0% increase from Service Properties Trust’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.05.

Service Properties Trust has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.4%annually over the last three years. Service Properties Trust has a dividend payout ratio of -17.1% meaning the company cannot currently cover its dividend with earnings alone and is relying on its balance sheet to cover its dividend payments. Equities analysts expect Service Properties Trust to earn $1.42 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.20 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 14.1%.

Service Properties Trust Stock Up 2.1%

Shares of SVC opened at $8.75 on Friday. Service Properties Trust has a 12-month low of $5.65 and a 12-month high of $15.38. The business’s 50 day moving average is $8.36 and its 200 day moving average is $9.10. The company has a current ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 0.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.56. The company has a market capitalization of $1.13 billion, a PE ratio of -1.23 and a beta of 1.65.

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.82) by $2.02. Service Properties Trust had a negative net margin of 13.59% and a negative return on equity of 38.18%. The firm had revenue of $364.45 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $347.82 million. Service Properties Trust has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.240-0.270 EPS. Research analysts expect that Service Properties Trust will post 1.25 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Service Properties Trust

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ: SVC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, ownership and leasing of service-oriented properties, with a primary focus on the lodging sector. The company structures long-term, triple-net leases with established hotel operators under franchise agreements with leading global brands. By partnering with recognized hotel companies, Service Properties Trust seeks to generate a stable income stream through rent payments, while offering operators the capital and balance-sheet flexibility to grow their portfolios.

Since its formation in 2010, Service Properties Trust has grown its portfolio through strategic sale-leaseback transactions, targeted property acquisitions and selective dispositions.