DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH) Exposure Skewed Toward Higher-End Leisure Demand

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TheFly reported on January 16 that Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling raised the price target on DRH to $9.00 from $8.50 and maintained an Equal Weight rating. The firm noted that gaming, lodging, and leisure fundamentals were “muted” in 2025, with growth concentrated in areas serving older, wealthier consumers. For 2026, Morgan Stanley expects similar trends, with the additional impact of rates boosting goods relative to services.

In contrast, earlier on January 13, Deutsche Bank upgraded DHR from Hold to Buy and raised the price target to $12 from $10. The firm cited the stock’s relative valuation and company-specific catalysts and noted that DRH’s market exposure and “operator acumen” should support solid RevPAR and EBITDA growth in 2026 and 2027. Deutsche Bank also expects the company’s markets to outperform.

DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NASDAQ:DRH) is a U.S. self‑advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of premium hotels and resorts in major gateway cities and leisure destinations.

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