Hersha Hospitality Trust (HT) is a self-advised real estate investment trust in the hospitality sector, which owns and operates high quality upscale hotels in urban gateway markets and coastal destinations. The Company's 49 hotels totaling 7,730 rooms are located in New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, South Florida and select markets on the West Coast. The Company's common shares are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HT.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Real estate investment trusts
Sub-IndustrySpecialized REITs
SectorFinance
Current SymbolNYSE:HT
Previous Symbol
CUSIP42782510
Phone717-236-4400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.09
Current Ratio0.45
Quick Ratio0.45
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.30
Forward P/E Ratio9.34
P/E Growth2
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$498.24 million
Price / Sales1.42
Cash Flow$4.4825 per share
Price / Cash Flow4.00
Book Value$21.34 per share
Price / Book0.84
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.16
Net Income$99.86 million
Net Margins-1.61%
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees51
Outstanding Shares39,420,000
Market Cap$721.06 million
OptionableOptionable
Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE:HT) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hersha Hospitality Trust's stock symbol?
Hersha Hospitality Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HT."
How often does Hersha Hospitality Trust pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hersha Hospitality Trust?
Hersha Hospitality Trust declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 14th. Investors of record on Saturday, January 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Tuesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 3rd. View Hersha Hospitality Trust's Dividend History.
How will Hersha Hospitality Trust's stock buyback program work?
Hersha Hospitality Trust declared that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, January 4th 2018, which authorizes the company to buyback $100,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Hersha Hospitality Trust's earnings last quarter?
Hersha Hospitality Trust (NYSE:HT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 23rd. The real estate investment trust reported ($0.09) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.03. The real estate investment trust earned $127.88 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $134.82 million. View Hersha Hospitality Trust's Earnings History.
When is Hersha Hospitality Trust's next earnings date?
What guidance has Hersha Hospitality Trust issued on next quarter's earnings?
Hersha Hospitality Trust issued an update on its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 23rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.15-2.20 for the period. Hersha Hospitality Trust also updated its Q4 2018 guidance to $0.53-0.58 EPS.
What price target have analysts set for HT?
9 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Hersha Hospitality Trust's shares. Their predictions range from $16.75 to $24.00. On average, they expect Hersha Hospitality Trust's share price to reach $20.4688 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 14.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Hersha Hospitality Trust.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Hersha Hospitality Trust?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hersha Hospitality Trust in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Hersha Hospitality Trust.
Has Hersha Hospitality Trust been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about HT stock has been trending somewhat positive on Tuesday, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Hersha Hospitality Trust earned a media sentiment score of 2.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the real estate investment trust a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is very likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Hersha Hospitality Trust's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hersha Hospitality Trust include Stag Industrial (STAG), Keppel REIT (KREVF), Colony Capital (CLNY), The GEO Group (GEO), Retail Properties of America (RPAI), Outfront Media (OUT), Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT), Great Portland Estates (GPEAF), Apollo Commercial Real Est. Finance (ARI), Corecivic (CXW), Corporate Office Properties Trust (OFC), Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN), Columbia Property Trust (CXP), Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) and Acadia Realty Trust (AKR).
Who are Hersha Hospitality Trust's key executives?
Hersha Hospitality Trust's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Hasu P. Shah, Chairman (Age 73)
- Mr. Jay H. Shah, CEO & Trustee (Age 49)
- Mr. Neil H. Shah, Pres & COO (Age 44)
- Mr. Ashish R. Parikh CPA, CFO & Assistant Sec. (Age 48)
- Mr. Michael R. Gillespie, Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & Assistant Sec. (Age 45)
Who are Hersha Hospitality Trust's major shareholders?
Hersha Hospitality Trust's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.38%), Vanguard Group Inc (14.65%), Vanguard Group Inc. (14.65%), Jennison Associates LLC (8.80%), Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (3.20%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (2.37%). Company insiders that own Hersha Hospitality Trust stock include Ashish R Parikh, Hasu P Shah, Jay H Shah, Michael R Gillespie, Neil H Shah and Thomas J Hutchison III. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Hersha Hospitality Trust.
Which major investors are selling Hersha Hospitality Trust stock?
HT stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Real Estate Management Services LLC, BlackRock Inc., Putnam Investments LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Morgan Stanley and Laurion Capital Management LP. Company insiders that have sold Hersha Hospitality Trust company stock in the last year include Hasu P Shah and Thomas J Hutchison III. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hersha Hospitality Trust.
Which major investors are buying Hersha Hospitality Trust stock?
HT stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Matarin Capital Management LLC, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Hillcrest Asset Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Chicago Equity Partners LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp and NN Investment Partners Holdings N.V.. Company insiders that have bought Hersha Hospitality Trust stock in the last two years include Ashish R Parikh, Hasu P Shah, Jay H Shah, Michael R Gillespie and Neil H Shah. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hersha Hospitality Trust.
How do I buy shares of Hersha Hospitality Trust?
Shares of HT can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Hersha Hospitality Trust's stock price today?
One share of HT stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.93.
How big of a company is Hersha Hospitality Trust?
Hersha Hospitality Trust has a market capitalization of $721.06 million and generates $498.24 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $99.86 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.16 on an earnings per share basis. Hersha Hospitality Trust employs 51 workers across the globe.
What is Hersha Hospitality Trust's official website?
How can I contact Hersha Hospitality Trust?
Hersha Hospitality Trust's mailing address is 44 HERSHA DRIVE, HARRISBURG PA, 17102. The real estate investment trust can be reached via phone at 717-236-4400 or via email at [email protected]
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