Ashford sells Dulles hotel: what it means for Ashford Hospitality Trust stock

Published on 10/01/2026 at 16:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Ashford sold Dulles assets for USD 22.30 million on September 24, 2026. Ashford Hospitality Trust stock was valued at USD 15.2 million on October 1.

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Ashford Hospitality Trust (US0441031049) completed the sale of Embassy Suites Dulles Airport for USD 22.30 million on September 24, 2026, while Ashford Hospitality Trust stock carried a USD 15.2 million market value on October 1, 2026. According to Connect CRE on September 24, 2026, the company also paid USD 20.60 million to a mortgage lender.

Dulles sale reduces secured debt

The transaction involved the 150-suite Embassy Suites Dulles Airport in Herndon, Virginia. The USD 20.60 million payment was applied to a loan secured by 13 hotels, making the sale relevant beyond the single property and linking asset sales with debt reduction.

Ashford's portfolio strategy centers on upper upscale, full-service hotels in the United States. The company operates through Ashford Hospitality Limited Partnership and focuses on hotel investments with revenue per available room below twice the U.S. national average.

Second-quarter earnings beat the estimate

For the second quarter of 2026, revenue was USD 273.24 million and diluted earnings per share were USD 1.62, according to Investing.com in its August 12, 2026 earnings summary. The GAAP earnings-per-share result compared with a consensus estimate of minus USD 6.64, a difference of USD 8.26 per share.

The operating picture remained mixed. Finance data show second-quarter operating cash flow of minus USD 7.40 million, while total assets stood at USD 2.3 billion on June 30, 2026. These figures put the hotel disposals and debt payments at the center of the company's capital structure.

NYSE value and trading level

Ashford Hospitality Trust traded at USD 2.35 on the NYSE at 10:15 a.m. ET on October 1, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 2.35 to USD 6.05, and its market value was USD 15.2 million on the same date.