Melia Hotels stock gains 1.29 percent after October 2 trading

Published on 10/03/2026 at 23:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Melia Hotels stock stood at EUR 10.23 on October 2, 2026, while analysts set an average target of EUR 11.36. First-half revenue rose 7.1 percent year over year.

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Melia Hotels International (ISIN ES0176252718) stock was trading at EUR 10.23 on BME on October 2, 2026, up 1.29 percent from the previous session. Teleborsa reported a 2.37 percent rise for the hotel group on September 30, 2026.

First half delivers higher revenue

Operating revenue reached EUR 1,047.4 million in the first half of 2026, up from EUR 978.0 million in the same period of 2025, a 7.1 percent increase. According to Finanzas on September 25, 2026, EBITDA reached EUR 247.1 million and EBIT EUR 125.0 million.

The consolidated result attributable to the parent was negative EUR 7.5 million for the same period. The company recognized a net negative impact of EUR 79.4 million from discontinued activities linked to Cuba, making the revenue and operating-profit trend more informative than the bottom line alone.

Analyst target stays above price

MarketScreener lists an average recommendation of Accumulate from 11 analysts and an average price target of EUR 11.36. Against the EUR 10.23 reference price, that target lies 11.0 percent above the share price, while the published target range spans EUR 9.60 to EUR 13.50.

The operating data add a second checkpoint: total RevPAR rose 11.7 percent in the first half, while Spain RevPAR increased 4.7 percent, according to Finanzas. The counterweight is balance-sheet execution, because the same report puts net debt at EUR 2,149.2 million at the end of June 2026.

Stock remains below yearly high

At EUR 10.23 on October 2, 2026, the stock remained EUR 2.30 below its 52-week high of EUR 12.53 and EUR 3.49 above its 52-week low of EUR 6.74. Market capitalization stood at EUR 2.3 billion, with 135,637 shares traded in the session.

The company had 375 hotels and 88,246 rooms at the end of the first half, with 79 additional hotels in its development pipeline, according to Finanzas. That mix of managed and franchised properties gives the expansion story an operating measure beyond the share price.