Zacks Research Upgrades Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) to Strong-Buy

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, Zacks reports.

Several other brokerages also recently commented on PEB. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Barclays cut their target price on shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from $15.00 to $14.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH raised their target price on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their target price on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, September 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $17.65.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Trading Up 2.1%

Shares of PEB opened at $21.14 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $18.58 and its 200 day moving average price is $17.32. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.39 billion, a P/E ratio of -30.64, a P/E/G ratio of 1.40 and a beta of 1.43. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has a 1-year low of $9.99 and a 1-year high of $21.26.

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.56. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust had a negative net margin of 3.11% and a negative return on equity of 1.83%. The company had revenue of $407.14 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $400.05 million. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.65 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .1% on a year-over-year basis. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.480-0.520 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.690-1.760 EPS. Analysts expect that Pebblebrook Hotel Trust will post 1.72 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new stake in shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $36,905,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its holdings in Pebblebrook Hotel Trust by 51.9% in the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,154,627 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $27,213,000 after buying an additional 736,078 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in Pebblebrook Hotel Trust during the second quarter valued at approximately $18,729,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its stake in Pebblebrook Hotel Trust by 5.5% in the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 788,621 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $15,307,000 after acquiring an additional 41,249 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bamco Inc. NY acquired a new stake in Pebblebrook Hotel Trust in the second quarter valued at approximately $12,115,000.

Trending Headlines about Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

Here are the key news stories impacting Pebblebrook Hotel Trust this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Pebblebrook Hotel Trust from “Hold” to “Strong Buy,” which could support investor demand and reinforce the stock’s recent momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: PEB was included in Zacks’ Rank #1 “Strong Buy” lists for momentum, value and newly added strong-buy stocks. The repeated favorable rankings may improve sentiment by highlighting the company’s valuation and earnings-estimate trends. Best Momentum Stock to Buy for October 21st
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage points to raised earnings estimates for Pebblebrook, a potentially constructive signal ahead of its projected quarterly earnings announcement. The company’s latest reported quarter also exceeded consensus EPS and revenue expectations, while full-year 2026 guidance remains in place. Should Raised Earnings Estimates Require Action From Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Stock Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: PEB is projected to announce quarterly earnings on Thursday. The report could become the next major catalyst, with investors focused on hotel demand, operating performance and whether results support the company’s 2026 earnings guidance. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Projected to Announce Quarterly Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $15 from $14 but maintained an “Underweight” rating. The target remains substantially below PEB’s current trading level, signaling that the firm views the recent rally as potentially overextended. Morgan Stanley Adjusts Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Price Target

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Company Profile

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust that owns and invests in upscale, full-service hotels and resorts in the United States. The company focuses on acquiring, developing, and repositioning lodging properties in major urban and resort destinations.

Its portfolio includes hotels operating under a variety of national, regional, and independent brands. Pebblebrook generally owns the underlying real estate while hotels are operated through management agreements, providing lodging accommodations, food and beverage services, meeting and event facilities, and other guest amenities.

Founded in 2009, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has emphasized properties in markets with strong tourism, business travel, and cultural or recreational appeal.