Braemar Hotels & Resorts: Ashford Is Gone, But Problems Remain

Philip Wang 1.21K Followers Follow Summary Braemar Hotels & Resorts maintains a 'Sell' rating despite governance improvements and a shift to self-management. BHR's $480 million Ashford termination fee is now crystallized, funded by accelerated asset sales rather than supporting the balance sheet. The company’s shrinking hotel portfolio and fully floating-rate debt structure heighten earnings risk and liquidity concerns. Unresolved proxy contest and lack of a common dividend add further uncertainty, limiting upside for common shareholders. SewcreamStudio/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Earlier in May, I wrote about Braemar Hotels & Resorts ( BHR ), shortly after the company’s Q1 2026 earnings and Al Shams Investments’ first activist letter. I gave the stock a “Sell” rating, noting several concerns about the This article was written by Philip Wang 1.21K Followers Follow Dividend-focused investor specializing in REITs. I write fundamental deep dives on REITs, emphasizing sustainable dividends, balance sheet strength, and catalysts. Follow me for cycle-aware, income-oriented REIT ideas with clear Buy/Hold/Sell calls. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.