Service Properties (SVC) reported $364.45 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 16.3%. EPS of $0.04 for the same period compares to -$0.70 a year ago.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $342.91 million, representing a surprise of +6.28%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -57.9%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.10.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Service Properties performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenues- Hotel operating revenues: $264.58 million compared to the $241.6 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -21% year over year. Revenues- Rental income: $99.88 million compared to the $101.33 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -0.3% year over year. Net Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $-0.91 versus $-0.37 estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Service Properties here>>>
Shares of Service Properties have returned +21.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days
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