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Countdown to DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Analysts on Wall Street project that DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 21.7% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $259.06 million, increasing 1.6% from the same quarter last year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone a downward revision of 6.3% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain DiamondRock Hospitality metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Other' should come in at $22.99 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +4.3%.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenue- Food and beverage' will likely reach $62.65 million. The estimate indicates a change of +1.2% from the prior-year quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenue- Rooms' should arrive at $172.87 million. The estimate suggests a change of +1.1% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'Depreciation and amortization' stands at $27.74 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $27.75 million.

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