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Contract Liabilities

Hyatt Hotels Contract Liabilities remained flat by 0.0% to -$27M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 325.0%, from $12M to -$27M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Contract Liabilities shows a downward trend with a -15.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 13, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong future booking demand and cash collection, while a decrease suggests the recognition of revenue from previously collected deposits.

Detailed definition

Represents the net change in obligations to provide services to customers for which payment has already been received. T...

Peer comparison

Common in service-based industries with advance booking models, such as airlines and hotels.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_contract_liabilities_8b9841

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$213M$378M$290M$48M-$108M
YoY Change+77.5%-23.3%-83.4%-325.0%
Range-$108M$378M
CAGR-15.6%
Avg YoY Growth-88.6%
Median YoY Growth-53.4%
Current Streak3 years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyatt Hotels's contract liabilities?
Hyatt Hotels (H) reported contract liabilities of -$27M in Q4 2025.
How has Hyatt Hotels's contract liabilities changed year-over-year?
Hyatt Hotels's contract liabilities decreased by 325.0% year-over-year, from $12M to -$27M.
What is the long-term trend for Hyatt Hotels's contract liabilities?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Hyatt Hotels's contract liabilities has grown at a -15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $213M to -$108M.
What does contract liabilities mean?
The net change in cash received from customers for services not yet performed.