Chatham Lodging Trust

NYSE:CLDT Stock Report

Market Cap: US$614.2m

Chatham Lodging Trust Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Chatham Lodging Trust is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 69.6% and 4.9% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to decline by 103.1% per annum.

Key information

69.6%

Earnings growth rate

-103.13%

EPS growth rate

Hotel and Resort REITs earnings growth7.7%
Revenue growth rate4.9%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated12 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24

Chatham Lodging Trust: Strong Results, But Hotel REIT Sector Remains Risky

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust delivered strong Q1 2026 results, prompting a 15% increase in full-year guidance and a 45% surge in its common stock price. CLDT's asset yield is 6.95% with an asset coverage ratio of 280%, but its sector's cyclical nature heightens risk. Management's capital recycling — selling older hotels for higher-margin properties — has improved EBITDA margins from 27% to 42%. Despite attractive yields, credit analysis using Moody's methodology results in a Ba2 rating for CLDT and B1 for its preferred, leading to a "Hold" stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • May 31

Urban Hotel Expansion Will Yield Opportunities Amid Tech Volatility

Concentration in growth markets and focus on premium extended-stay hotels drives stable revenue and margin expansion, benefiting from business travel trends.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 05

Chatham Lodging Trust: Near 8% From The Preferred Stock

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust offers a preferred stock with a near 8% yield, outperforming sector benchmarks by nearly 2%, presenting a compelling investment opportunity. CLDT's balance sheet shows a strong asset base with $1.2 billion in properties and a manageable debt level, enhancing its financial stability. Moody's credit score for CLDT suggests a Ba1 rating, but a deeper "only- balance-sheet" analysis indicates a Baa2 rating equivalent, highlighting its relative financial strength. Despite sector volatility, CLDT's stable revenue and controlled operating expenses make its preferred stock an attractive high-yield investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 01

Chatham Lodging Trust: The 8% Preferred Shares Are In Bargain Territory Again

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust's Series A preferred shares are attractive due to strong dividend coverage and a robust balance sheet, now yielding nearly 8%. The REIT's AFFO comfortably covers preferred dividends, with $53.5M expected for FY 2024, ensuring financial stability even in weaker quarters. The balance sheet shows a net financial debt of $416M against $1.3B in assets, indicating a low LTV ratio and substantial equity cushion. I repurchased Chatham's preferred shares at around $20.50, confident in their risk/reward ratio but will monitor developments to maintain the investment thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 06

Chatham Lodging Trust: I Continue To Buy The 8.1% Preferred Yield

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust's financial performance for preferred shareholders remains robust, with a strong preferred dividend coverage ratio. The REIT's balance sheet shows low net debt compared to real estate assets, providing a substantial cushion for preferred equity. Series A preferred shares offer an attractive current yield of approximately 8.1%, making them an appealing income-focused investment in the current interest rate climate. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 12

Chatham Lodging: Opportunity To Move In On 8% Yield

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust currently trades in value range despite solid operating fundamentals, and its preferred shares currently offer a 7.7% yield. CLDT focuses on upscale, extended-stay, and select-service hotels, achieving higher margins than its peers. CLDT has seen improving operating metrics, particularly in tech-driven markets, making it a good bargain for investors at the current price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 27

Chatham Lodging Trust: I Will Be Buying The 8.2% Yielding Preferred Shares

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust's financial performance in Q3 was as expected, with a decline due to tech companies cutting expenses. The company's adjusted FFO and AFFO calculations show that the preferred dividends are well covered. Chatham's balance sheet is healthy, with a low net debt ratio and a cushion of common equity to absorb any shocks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 03

Chatham Lodging Trust: Well-Managed REIT, But Expensive With A Low Yield

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust is a real estate investment trust specializing in upscale, extended-stay hotels. The company has shown resilience and adaptability in industry challenges and has prudent financial management. The U.S. hotel, resort, and cruise line industry is undergoing transformation, with CLDT consistently surpassing industry RevPAR growth for five consecutive quarters. Based on my valuation analysis, CLDT stock might be slightly overvalued, leading to a neutral rating recommendation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 13

Chatham Lodging Trust: The Preferred Shares Are Yielding 8.65%

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust is focusing on Extended Stay hotels. I expect a full-year AFFO of $1.15-1.20 per share. According to my calculations, an increase of the cost of debt to 8% would reduce the Chatham AFFO/share by less than $0.25. The dividend coverage ratio on the preferred shares is excellent, and I will likely initiate a position in the next few weeks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 29

Beware Of The Risks Of Chatham Lodging Trust

Summary Chatham Lodging Trust has underperformed the Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF this year, declining by 22%. Despite showing signs of recovery from the pandemic, the REIT's high debt load and low dividend yield make it unattractive to investors. The company's net interest expense has increased due to high interest rates, consuming 67% of its operating income. Although it's trading at a low forward price-to-FFO ratio, the likelihood of continued underperformance due to either a recession or persistently high inflation and interest rates makes it a risky investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CLDT - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20283361898N/A1
12/31/2027322295N/A3
12/31/2026313-193N/A4
3/31/202629317373N/A
12/31/202529476464N/A
9/30/202530116565N/A
6/30/202531016868N/A
3/31/202531637171N/A
12/31/2024316-47374N/A
9/30/2024313-117071N/A
6/30/2024313-87576N/A
3/31/2024311-67879N/A
12/31/2023310-57676N/A
9/30/202330828787N/A
6/30/202330968383N/A
3/31/202330668080N/A
12/31/202229427272N/A
9/30/2022281-76161N/A
6/30/2022257-215353N/A
3/31/2022225-363737N/A
12/31/2021201-222929N/A
9/30/2021171-131111N/A
6/30/2021140-27-6-6N/A
3/31/2021108-46-29-29N/A
12/31/2020132-76-20-20N/A
9/30/2020175-7544N/A
6/30/2020227-473333N/A
3/31/2020297-117070N/A
12/31/201931518N/A86N/A
9/30/201931821N/A84N/A
6/30/201932025N/A86N/A
3/31/201931829N/A86N/A
12/31/201831630N/A86N/A
9/30/201831136N/A92N/A
6/30/201830536N/A88N/A
3/31/201829927N/A85N/A
12/31/201729629N/A87N/A
9/30/201729226N/A84N/A
6/30/201729125N/A85N/A
3/31/201729033N/A88N/A
12/31/201629031N/A88N/A
9/30/201629133N/A87N/A
6/30/201628934N/A84N/A
3/31/201628435N/A83N/A
12/31/201527533N/A82N/A
9/30/201525923N/A76N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CLDT's forecast earnings growth (69.6% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: CLDT's earnings (69.6% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (18.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CLDT's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: CLDT's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CLDT's revenue (4.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if CLDT's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 22:07
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Chatham Lodging Trust is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gaurav MehtaAlliance Global Partners
Felicia Kantor HendrixBarclays
John KimBMO Capital Markets Equity Research