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Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. (INN) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

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Shares of Summit Hotel Properties (INN - Free Report) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 22.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $7.17 in the previous session. Summit Hotel Properties has gained 44.4% since the start of the year compared to the 4.3% gain for the Zacks Finance sector and the 8.1% return for the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry.

What's Driving the Outperformance?

The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on August 5, 2026, Summit Hotel Properties reported EPS of $0.04 versus consensus estimate of $0.28.

For the current fiscal year, Summit Hotel Properties is expected to post earnings of $0.82 per share on $738.35 in revenues. This represents a -3.53% change in EPS on a 1.22% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $0.83 per share on $754.23 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 1.22% and 2.15%, respectively.

Valuation Metrics

Though Summit Hotel Properties has recently hit a 52-week high, what is next for Summit Hotel Properties? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.

On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as they provide investors with an additional way to sort through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. The idea behind the style scores is to help investors pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.

Summit Hotel Properties has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and C, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.

In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 8.6X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 11.8X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 5.1X versus its peer group's average of 13X. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making Summit Hotel Properties an interesting choice for value investors.

Zacks Rank

We also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, Summit Hotel Properties currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to rising earnings estimates.

Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Summit Hotel Properties passes the test. Thus, it seems as though Summit Hotel Properties shares could still be poised for more gains ahead.

How Does INN Stack Up to the Competition?

Shares of INN have been soaring, and the company still appears to be a decent choice, but what about the rest of the industry? One industry peer that looks good is DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH - Free Report) . DRH has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) and a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of C, and a Momentum Score of C.

Earnings were strong last quarter. DiamondRock Hospitality Company beat our consensus estimate by 18.92%, and for the current fiscal year, DRH is expected to post earnings of $1.25 per share on revenue of $1.15 billion.

Shares of DiamondRock Hospitality Company have gained 11.8% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 11.15X and a P/CF of 13.07X.

The REIT and Equity Trust - Other industry is in the top 39% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for INN and DRH, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation.

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