Arena Hospitality Group (ARNT) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Total consolidated revenue for H1 2026 was EUR 50.8 million, up 2.2% like-for-like, but down 3.2% on a reported basis due to the closure of Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte in 2025.

• EBITDA for H1 2026 was EUR 2.6 million, down from EUR 3.6 million in H1 2025; like-for-like EBITDA was EUR 2.6 million versus EUR 3.1 million last year.

• Loss before tax remained stable year-over-year at EUR 7.8 million.

• The Croatian portfolio saw a 1.2% revenue increase, while Germany was flat like-for-like and CEE region grew 8.6%.

• Operating expenses rose across all regions, mainly due to higher payroll, inflation, and energy costs.

Financial highlights

• Total revenue: EUR 50.8 million (down 3.2% reported, up 2.2% like-for-like year-over-year).

• EBITDA: EUR 2.6 million (down 27.8% reported, down 16.1% like-for-like year-over-year).

• Loss before tax: EUR 7.8 million (flat year-over-year).

• RevPAR: EUR 40.2 (down 9.3% reported, down 5.3% like-for-like).

• Cash and deposits: EUR 21.3 million as of 30 June 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Trading since 30 June 2026 is in line with expectations across all regions.

• Peak summer period in Croatia is expected to maintain momentum, though last-minute bookings limit visibility.

• Cautious optimism for Istria's summer season, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East being monitored.

• City centre hotels expected to perform stably, supported by events and intra-European travel.