B. Riley Securities Reaffirms Buy Rating for Service Properties Trust

B. Riley Securities has reiterated its buy rating on Service Properties Trust (NasdaqGS:SVC), setting a price target of $2.50. This update came on June 17, 2026, and reflects the firm's continued confidence in the company's prospects.

What Changed in B. Riley Securities' Service Properties Trust Position

B. Riley Securities maintained its optimistic outlook on Service Properties Trust, keeping its buy rating and setting a price target of $2.50. This indicates the firm's expectation of potential upside from the current trading price.

Other Institutional Activity in Service Properties Trust

Several major funds have recently adjusted their positions in Service Properties Trust. Yorkville Advisors Global, LP significantly increased its stake, adding 20.8 million shares to hold a total of 20.8 million shares valued at approximately $28.3 million. BlackRock, Inc. also grew its holdings by 1,048,592 shares, bringing its total to 14,946,892 shares worth about $20.3 million. Capital Management Corp /VA added 1,118,180 shares, holding 8,207,980 shares valued at $11.1 million. Meanwhile, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc reduced its stake by 859,230 shares, ending with 7,834,752 shares valued at $10.6 million.

Service Properties Trust Stock Up 5.6%

Shares of Service Properties Trust (NasdaqGS:SVC) traded near $1.62. The company has a market cap of approximately $1.04 billion. It has a 52-week low of $1.13 and a high of $3.08. The stock's 50-day moving average stands at $1.58, while the 200-day moving average is $1.99. Service Properties Trust has a beta of 1.63, indicating a higher volatility compared to the market. The forward P/E ratio is not meaningful as the company is not currently profitable.

Recent Earnings

Service Properties Trust reported revenue of approximately $1.74 billion, though it experienced a revenue decline of 16.3%. The company has a net margin of -13.6% and a return on equity of -38.6%. Investors will be watching for the next earnings report, expected on August 4, 2026.

Dividend

Service Properties Trust offers a dividend rate of $0.04 per share, yielding 2.47%. The dividend payout ratio is 4.67%, suggesting the company returns a modest portion of its earnings to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Service Properties Trust

There have been several insider transactions at Service Properties Trust. On February 27, 2026, Laurie Burns sold 87,680 shares at an average price of $2.37. Earlier, on December 15, 2025, William Lamkin sold 101,180 shares at $1.90. Notably, CFO and Treasurer Brian Donley bought 70,175 shares on September 9, 2025.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 17, 2026, B. Riley Securities maintained its buy rating on Service Properties Trust with a $2.50 price target. Earlier in the year, on January 22, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained a hold rating with a $2.00 target. Overall, the consensus among analysts is a hold, with a mean price target of $2.33, based on three analyst opinions.

About Service Properties Trust

Service Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. It focuses on service-oriented retail net lease properties and hotels, owning 760 retail properties and 94 hotels across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. SVC is managed by The RMR Group, which has over 37 billion dollars in assets under management. The company was established in 1995 and is led by CEO Christopher J. Bilotto.

Bottom Line

B. Riley Securities' reaffirmation of a buy rating for Service Properties Trust highlights continued confidence in the company's potential despite its current challenges. As a real estate investment trust, SVC's performance is closely watched by investors, especially given its substantial asset base and market presence. The 13F filings and analyst reports provide a backward-looking snapshot of institutional sentiment and expectations.