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Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (PK) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust - Other sector might want to consider either Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) or NETSTREIT (NTST). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Loews Corp (NYSE:L), the New York-listed conglomerate with interests in insurance, pipelines, hotels and packaging, reported second-quarter net income of $444 million as its smaller businesses picked up the slack from a weakening insurance market. That compares with $391 million a year earlier, with earnings per share rising to $2.16 from $1.87.

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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PK--Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Park”) (NYSE: PK) today announced the reopening of the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, a Tribute Portfolio Resort (“Royal Palm”), following the completion of the iconic oceanfront resort's more than $100 million comprehensive renovation. "Our investment in the Royal Palm reflects Park's disciplined approach to capital allocation and our ability to create meaningful long-term shareholder value through high-return redevelopment projects.

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Park Hotels & Resorts remains a Buy, offering a compelling margin of safety and attractive valuation despite a 30% stock rally. Q1 results exceeded expectations, with RevPAR up 2.2% YoY, and ongoing renovations are expected to drive further improvements later on. PK's disciplined asset sales and portfolio optimization strengthen its balance sheet amid elevated leverage and support their renovations, offering a well-covered 7% dividend yield.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is underway, and outside of the competition on the pitch, the competition for consumer dollars may be equally intense. Official estimates forecast U.S. accommodations and food services generating over $2.4 billion in incremental economic value from the tournament.