Wall Street Zen Upgrades Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

The hotel REIT sees a ratings boost despite ongoing challenges in the industry.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Wall Street Zen has upgraded shares of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE:PEB) from a strong sell rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Saturday. The move comes as several other research firms have also recently weighed in on the hotel REIT, with Citigroup and Truist Financial boosting their price targets, though Weiss Ratings maintained a 'sell' rating.

Why it matters

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is a major hotel owner and operator, with a portfolio of over 30 properties in key markets like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The company's performance is seen as a bellwether for the broader hotel industry, which has faced significant headwinds during the pandemic. The ratings upgrade from Wall Street Zen suggests cautious optimism about Pebblebrook's outlook, even as the sector continues to navigate challenges.

The details

In its research note, Wall Street Zen cited Pebblebrook's recent financial results, which saw the company report better-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025. Other analysts have also taken a more positive view, with Citigroup and Truist Financial raising their price targets on the stock. However, Weiss Ratings maintained a 'sell' rating, underscoring the mixed sentiment around the company's prospects.

  • Pebblebrook Hotel Trust reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 25, 2026.
  • Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from 'strong sell' to 'hold' on March 3, 2026.

The players

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

A real estate investment trust that specializes in premium, high-barrier-to-entry hotel properties in major U.S. markets.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that provides analysis and ratings on publicly traded companies.

Citigroup

A global financial services company that has provided research coverage on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.

Truist Financial

A diversified financial services company that has also issued research on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.

Weiss Ratings

An independent rating agency that has maintained a 'sell' rating on Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.

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