Summit Hotel Properties Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
Summit Hotel Properties is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 5.64% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 15th May, 2026.
Key information
5.6%
Dividend yield
3.3%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 5.6% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 29 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 15 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 38% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 18
INN: 2026 Outlook Will Depend On Buybacks While Losses Persist
Narrative Update on Summit Hotel Properties Analysts have reduced their price target for Summit Hotel Properties by $4.20, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Summit Hotel Properties repurchased 1,433,023 shares, representing 1.35% of shares, for US$5.98 million under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • May 13
Summit Hotel: 8% Yield Comes With Cyclical Risks In Preferred Series E And F
Summary Summit Hotel Properties' preferred stocks, INN.PR.E and INN.PR.F, yield over 8% and trade below par, but carry elevated credit risk. INN's credit profile is constrained by the cyclical hotel sector, with a Moody's-equivalent rating of Ba3 for the company and B2 for preferred shares. Asset coverage and liquidity metrics are reasonable, but net debt to EBITDA is high at 8x. INN preferreds may appeal to yield-seeking investors willing to accept higher risk but are unsuitable for conservative, investment-grade-focused portfolios. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 30
INN: 2026 Outlook Will Rely On Buybacks While Earnings Remain Subdued
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $4.50 from $4.50, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These changes leave their overall valuation view essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Apr 15
INN: 2026 Outlook Will Balance Share Repurchases With Muted Earnings Assumptions
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $4.50, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that now point to a more measured risk and earnings profile for the portfolio. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Summit Hotel Properties did not repurchase any shares under its buyback program, with activity for the period at 0 shares and US$0 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 01
INN: 2026 Hotel REIT Outlook And Buyback Activity Will Support Shares
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $6 from $8 and now see fair value at about $5.38. They point to slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 18
INN: 2026 Outlook Will Weigh Reset Expectations Against Hotel REIT Recovery Prospects
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $6 from $8, reflecting updated sector views, a slightly higher discount rate, and small adjustments to growth and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are signaling a more cautious stance on Summit Hotel Properties by cutting the price target to $6 from $8, which points to reduced conviction around the company’s risk and reward trade off at current levels.Narrative Update • Mar 04
INN: 2026 Outlook Will Balance Execution Risks With Hotel REIT Recovery Potential
Narrative Update: Summit Hotel Properties Analyst Target Reset Analysts have reduced their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $6 from $8, citing updated views on hotel REITs as part of a broader 2026 sector outlook. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts cutting the price target to US$6 from US$8 are signaling a more cautious stance on what investors should be willing to pay for Summit Hotel Properties at this point.Narrative Update • Feb 17
INN: Stronger 2026 Hotel Sub Sector Outlook Will Support Shares
Narrative Update: Summit Hotel Properties Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to $6 from $8, citing updated sector views for hotel REITs and refined expectations for operational performance into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Summit Hotel Properties reflects a mixed view, with analysts updating their thinking on both the hotel REIT sector and the company’s execution into 2026.Narrative Update • Feb 03
INN: Recalibrated Outlook Will Balance Execution Risks With Potential Margin Improvement
Narrative Update: Summit Hotel Properties Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties, cutting it by $2 to $6. The revision reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, growth, margins and future P/E multiples within the hotel REIT group as part of their broader 2026 outlook.Narrative Update • Jan 20
INN: Higher 2026 Outlook And Buybacks Will Support Shares
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties, with our fair value estimate moving from US$6.13 to US$5.63. They are factoring in updated sector pricing, a slightly higher discount rate, and modestly revised growth and valuation assumptions in line with the recent US$6 target set in Street research.Narrative Update • Jan 06
INN: Higher Net Profit Margin And Buybacks Will Support Shares In 2025
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to US$6.13, reflecting slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to profit margin and P/E inputs, while keeping their fair value view essentially unchanged. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025, Summit Hotel Properties did not repurchase any shares under its ongoing buyback program, with 0 shares bought for US$0 million in that period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 16
INN: Higher Net Profit Margin Will Drive Shares Higher In 2025
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Summit Hotel Properties to 6.13 dollars per share. This reflects improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, despite a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally lower assumed future valuation multiple.Narrative Update • Dec 02
INN: Higher Net Profit Margin Will Drive Shares Higher In 2024
Analysts have raised their price target for Summit Hotel Properties from $6.00 to $6.13, reflecting minor adjustments in projected revenue growth and profit margins according to their updated models. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased slightly from $6.00 to $6.13.Narrative Update • Nov 18
INN: Net Profit Margin Will Drive Upward Potential For Shares
Narrative Update: Summit Hotel Properties Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have revised their price target for Summit Hotel Properties downward from $6.31 to $6.00. They cite updated evaluations of revenue growth, profit margins, and discount rates as key factors influencing this adjustment.Narrative Update • Nov 03
INN: Net Profit Margin Improvement And Share Buyback Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Summit Hotel Properties from $6.31 to $6.32 per share, citing improved profit margin forecasts and a lower expected future price-to-earnings ratio, even though projected revenue growth is expected to be softer. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 3,585,179 shares, representing 3.28% of outstanding shares, for $15.4 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 20
Low Hotel Supply And Sun Belt Expansion Will Strengthen Markets
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Summit Hotel Properties, lowering it by $0.00 to reflect more modest expectations for revenue growth and future earnings in light of the company's latest financial metrics. What's in the News Summit Hotel Properties completed a share buyback of 3,585,179 shares.Narrative Update • Oct 05
Low Hotel Supply And Sun Belt Expansion Will Strengthen Markets
Summit Hotel Properties' analyst price target was revised upward by $0.75 to $5.75, as analysts cite marginally improved lodging sector indicators and ongoing cautious investor sentiment in advance of upcoming earnings. Analyst Commentary Industry observers have offered mixed perspectives on Summit Hotel Properties following the recent price target adjustment.Seeking Alpha • Jan 17
Summit Hotel Properties: 7.6% Preferred Dividend Yield Offers Nice Diversification
Summary I focus on preferred shares of Summit Hotel Properties, which offer a senior position in the capital stack and cumulative dividends, despite market volatility. Summit Hotel Properties reported strong FFO and AFFO, comfortably covering its preferred dividend commitments, with only 12% of AFFO needed for preferred dividends. The REIT's balance sheet is robust, with $2.84B in assets and $1.32B in equity, although the preferred equity ratio is lower than ideal. I switched from Series F to Series E preferred shares for a higher yield of 7.65%, maintaining the same risk profile without holding common shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Nov 10
Buoyant Travel Trends Energize Growth Yet A Stormy Outlook Looms Over Margins And Occupancy
The recovery in business travel and strong city market performance is contributing to increased revenue, earnings, and portfolio performance.Seeking Alpha • Oct 25
Summit Hotel Properties: Swapping A 6.96% Yield For A 7.44% Yield
Summary I find Summit Hotel Properties' preferred shares attractive due to their strong dividend coverage and relatively stable risk profile despite the hospitality sector's volatility. The REIT's AFFO of $66M in H1 comfortably covers its capex and preferred dividends, indicating a safe dividend coverage ratio. Summit Hotel Properties' balance sheet is solid, with $2.87B in assets and a net debt position of $1.3B, ensuring preferred equity safety. I prefer Series E preferred shares over Series F due to their higher yield, despite both series having similar risk profiles. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 26
Summit Hotel Properties: I Am Still Long The 7.4% Preferred Shares
Summary Summit Hotel Properties had a decent start to 2024 with decently strong FFO and AFFO results. The AFFO adjusted for capital expenditures was approximately $12M, with a payout ratio of approximately 25% for the preferred dividends. The LTV ratio is approximately 48.2% based on book value, but drops to just over 40% when considering acquisition value. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 05
Summit Hotel Properties Offers 7.4% On Its Preferred Shares
Summary Summit Hotel Properties' full-year results show decent performance and well-covered preferred dividends. INN's outlook for 2024 is encouraging, with expected higher AFFO and lower capex. The asset coverage ratio is okay, but there is in excess of $650M in common equity junior to the preferred shares. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 10
Summit Hotel: Collect 8.4% Yield On The Preferred Stock
Summary Summit Hotel Properties stock currently trades well below its normal valuation and provides a well-covered dividend. Its efficient operating model has enabled it to achieve a faster growth ramp than the industry average. Income investors seeking a higher yield may want to consider the preferred stock, which trades at a discount to par value and yields over 8%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 27
Summit Hotel Properties: A Lot Of Debt
Summary Summit Hotel Properties has a lot of debt and is stretching its limits with interest expenses pushing net income into negative territory. The post-pandemic recovery has supported revenue growth, but there are concerns about the impact of a worsening recession on discretionary markets. The company's debt load has increased significantly due to major acquisitions, interacting unfortunately with the higher interest rate environment. The REIT is levered to the rate situation quite meaningfully, and we think the stock is at risk in a mounting recession and with rates where they are, even if they are still producing the cash to pay. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: INN's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: INN's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Summit Hotel Properties Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (INN) | 5.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Hotel and Resort REITs) | 4.3% |
| Analyst forecast (INN) (up to 3 years) | 5.6% |
Notable Dividend: INN's dividend (5.64%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: INN's dividend (5.64%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.17%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (38%), INN's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (50.6%), INN's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/27 06:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/27 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Michael Bellisario | Baird |
| Dany Asad | BofA Global Research |
| Tyler Batory | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |