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HST·Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

$22.48
+0.04 (+0.18%)
After Hours
High
$22.82
Open
$22.58
Market Cap
15.37B
52W High
$25.85
Low
$22.42
P. Close
$22.48
P/E
14.97
52W Low
$15.61
Fwd P/E
21.26
DailyIQ Est.
$25.85
Inst. Ownership
49.6%
Short Interest
6.01%
Days to Cover
5.6
Technical Score (1D)
68
BULLISH
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
On Oct 4, an analysis noted that Host Hotels & Resorts’ dividend, which uses roughly 37‑38 % of its AFFO, can survive a typical market downturn thanks to a $3 billion liquidity cushion and investment‑grade credit. The report highlighted that the company’s 2026 AFFO guidance of $2.10‑$2.16 per share supports a $0.80 annual dividend, indicating a stable payout policy. It cautioned that a severe shock could still erode this resilience, as past dividend cuts in 2008 and 2020 were triggered by negative cash flow. The analysis also pointed out that strong current lodging demand provides a backdrop for continued dividend sustainability. However, the firm’s modest payout ratio suggests limited upside, leading the report to portray a cautiously optimistic view of HST’s dividend outlook in a normal downturn scenario.
LOW TARGET
$21 -6.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$25 +12.5%
14 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$29 +29.0%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$21.00 - $29.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
8/7/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$25.85 (+15.0%)
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Hotel & Motel
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
HST
Description
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a leading lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) and a prominent player in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel market. The company's portfolio comprises 74 properties in the United States and five international hotels, representing approximately 42,500 rooms. Host Hotels strategically collaborates with renowned brands like Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Four Seasons, among others, to deliver premium guest experiences. This S&P 500 company also maintains non-controlling interests in seven domestic joint ventures, further diversifying its holdings. Through disciplined capital allocation and proactive asset management, Host Hotels aims to maximize value within the hospitality sector.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
139,662 shares
$3.2M
LENTZ MICHAEL EEVP, Development, D&C
Sell56,757 shares2026-08-21
TYRRELL NATHAN SEVP, Ch. Investment Officer
Gift4,300 shares2026-08-21
TYRRELL NATHAN SEVP, Ch. Investment Officer
Sell33,882 shares2026-08-19
TYRRELL NATHAN SEVP, Ch. Investment Officer
Sell30,000 shares2026-08-19
BAGLIVO MARY-
Award/Grant3,713.489 shares2026-07-15
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
12.5%
Revenue CAGR
0.9%
Debt / Equity
0.19x
Return on Equity
11.7%
Earnings Summary
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a leading lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on luxury and upper‑upscale hotels, operating 74 U.S. properties and five international hotels with about 42,500 rooms, and partnering with brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Four Seasons. The company’s strategy centers on disciplined capital allocation and proactive asset management within the hospitality sector. In the most recent quarters, HST posted EPS of $0.51 in Q4 2025 and $0.67 in Q1 2026, both well above estimates of $0.1876 and $0.33333 respectively, while revenue rose from $1.603 billion in Q4 2025 to $1.645 billion in Q1 2026, a modest 2.6% increase; the prior quarter’s EPS of $0.32 and revenue of $1.586 billion also beat expectations, indicating a consistent pattern of earnings outperformance. Historically, the REIT has shown a steady YoY revenue growth trajectory, with EPS frequently surpassing analyst forecasts, as seen in Q3 2025 where EPS of $0.23 exceeded the $0.04354 estimate, despite a revenue dip to $1.331 billion; this suggests robust profitability even when top line fluctuates. Recent news highlights a 13.9% share decline on September 24, reflecting sector softness, yet the company’s dividend of $0.80 per share remains well covered by cash flow, with a liquidity reserve that keeps leverage at 2.2x; analysts note that any tightening of cash flow or higher leverage could threaten dividend sustainability. Key will be any commentary on future occupancy rates and average daily rates, which directly influence revenue growth and cash‑flow generation.}}

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.05$0.15$0.36$0.56$0.76Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.08 - -
Q2'26$0.35$0.63+78.2%
Q1'26$0.33$0.67+101.0%
Q4'25$0.19$0.51+171.9%
Q3'25$0.04$0.23+428.2%
Q2'25$0.23$0.32+40.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.4B$1.5B$1.6B$1.7BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.4B - -
Q2'26$1.6B$1.6B+0.7%
Q1'26$1.6B$1.6B+3.1%
Q4'25$1.5B$1.6B+6.1%
Q3'25 - $1.3B -
Q2'25 - $1.6B -

Market Data

HST Stock Snapshot

BULLISH68/100
$22.48+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
15.37B
P/E ratio
15.0
Day range
$22.42 – $22.82
News sentiment
59/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$25.29 (+12.5%)
Consensus
Hold · 27 analysts
52-week range+44.0% off low · -13.0% from high
$15.61$25.85
Price $22.48 DailyIQ Est. $25.85

Trend, momentum and range position line up bullish on HST at the moment. Sector peers are worth watching - large caps in Real Estate tend to move together on rotation.

Behaviour On Record

What HST's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
15.8% 9th pct
Below its peak
-11.7%
vs 200-day average
+5.0%
Up days (1y)
52%

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is currently running 15.8% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against HST's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 9th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 24.8%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

HST is trading -11.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -23.8%, and the deepest was -48.2% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +5.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 66th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year HST closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, HST finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -0.1% and an average of +1.2%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +4.6% on average, its weakest June at -2.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: HST has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 179 of 3,267 sessions (5.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +16.0% and -12.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, HST moved an average of 3.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 0 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.9% and a largest of -6.2%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against HST's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of HST's sector?

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. sits in the Real Estate sector, currently ranked 11th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (lagging).

Sector rank
#11 of 12
Sector state
Lagging
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for HST?

CallsPuts

For Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.18), with at-the-money implied volatility around 48.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±10.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $20.05–$24.83.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.18
ATM implied volatility
48.1%
Total open interest
4,625
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±10.7% ($20.05–$24.83)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on HST?

Truist Securities most recently reiterated its rating on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. to Buy on Sep 10, 2026 with a price target of $27 (from $24). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Truist Securities — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 10, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$24 → $27
Aug 11, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$23 → $24
Jul 28, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$24 → $25
Jul 23, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$25 → $26
Jul 21, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$22 → $25
Jul 21, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$23 → $24
Jun 10, 2026Ladenburg ThalmannMaintainedBuy$25 → $28
Jun 2, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$20 → $23
Jun 1, 2026BarclaysMaintainedEqual-Weight$20 → $23
Jun 1, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$23 → $25
May 26, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$23 → $24
May 13, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedNeutral$21 → $23

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

59/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts paid a $0.72 special dividend in July, supplementing its regular $0.20 quarterly payout. The company’s balance sheet appears cleaner than many lodging peers, yet it has previously cut dividends to near zero twice. Analysts warn that a severe downturn could trigger a third dividend cut, undermining income investors’ expectations. The firm’s strong lodging demand currently supports its payout, but the risk of a sharp shock remains.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) fell 13.9% from its 52‑week high of $25.71 and 10.8% over three months, trailing the performance of peers such as Nuveen Short‑Term REIT ETF. The decline reflects a broader softness in the lodging REIT sector, despite HST’s large‑cap status and diversified luxury portfolio. The company’s focus on premium hotel properties and strategic asset management remains unchanged, but the recent price pullback signals a short‑term headwind for the stock.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) relies on a dividend policy tied to cash‑from‑operations, which is highly sensitive to traveler spending and occupancy rates. The company owns 76 luxury properties under major brands but does not control the hotel operations, meaning its earnings are subject to cyclical demand swings. Recent commentary highlights that the current dividend payout may be strained if occupancy dips, raising concerns about long‑term sustainability.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts’ share price has risen sharply, prompting investors to question whether the current $21.84 level is justified by the trust’s cash‑flow generation. Over the past three years the company has delivered a 67% total return, yet analysts note that the firm’s reliance on hotel property income could limit its ability to fund maintenance, upgrades, and growth without overextending its balance sheet. The 14.6x P/E ratio suggests a premium relative to peers, raising doubts about whether the market has fully priced in potential headwinds.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels (HST) is positioned to benefit from a multi‑year recovery in the upscale lodging segment, as demand rebounds despite higher interest rates and housing affordability pressures. The company’s management highlights attractive valuations, accelerating M&A activity, and a favorable supply‑demand dynamic that supports growth. HST’s strong balance sheet and improving debt conditions provide a cushion to navigate the current macro environment. The outlook suggests potential dividend increases and valuation normalization for the near term.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) has announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on October 15, 2026. The dividend is based on the company’s current earnings and cash position, reflecting its ongoing profitability and liquidity. The move signals management’s confidence in sustaining cash distributions amid a stable portfolio of 70 U.S. and 5 international properties.
What did this article say?
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) will report its third‑quarter 2026 financial results on November 4, 2026, followed by a conference call on November 5 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will discuss the quarter’s performance and the company’s outlook. A webcast of the call will be available on HST’s website, with a replay accessible until February 10, 2027. No financial guidance or material updates are disclosed at this time.
What did this article say?
Zacks analysis highlights Host Hotels (HST) as a more attractive value play than American Tower (AMT). HST holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) versus AMT’s #3 (Hold), reflecting recent positive earnings estimate revisions for HST. The report notes HST’s favorable P/E, P/S, earnings yield, and cash flow metrics, underscoring its undervaluation relative to peers.
What did this article say?
Truist Securities upgraded its view on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) to a Buy and lifted the price target from $24 to $27, reflecting confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and asset quality. The brokerage highlighted improved occupancy rates and a robust pipeline of hotel acquisitions that should support revenue growth. The upgrade signals a positive market consensus and may influence short‑term trading activity as investors reassess HST’s valuation.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $7.32B combined position · 14 adding, 8 trimming, 3 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy108,128,32715.81%$1.92B2026-01-29
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy21,609,4783.16%$511.63M2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell17,838,1372.61%$445.31M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell13,327,9591.95%$316.01M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▲ Buy13,323,5771.95%$315.90M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell12,476,0361.82%$295.81M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy10,984,9571.61%$260.45M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy10,374,8621.52%$245.99M2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy10,250,2071.50%$243.03M2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell7,567,7981.11%$179.43M2026-08-12
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy3,645,3100.53%$86.43M2026-08-12
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy2,712,3450.40%$64.31M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy2,504,4360.37%$59.38M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold2,077,7180.30%$49.26M2026-09-02
Man Group plc▲ Buy1,560,4790.23%$37.00M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy1,519,0650.22%$36.02M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy1,352,6850.20%$32.07M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▼ Sell1,094,9120.16%$25.96M2026-08-03
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▼ Sell917,6330.13%$21.76M2026-08-14
Apollo Management Holdings, L.P.• Hold802,0700.12%$19.02M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell989,3740.14%$18.96M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell735,7590.11%$17.44M2026-08-13
Sculptor Capital LP• Hold944,4710.14%$14.51M2025-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy566,5490.08%$13.43M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:26.64M sh bought ($631.54M)40.00M sh sold ($955.90M)net -13.36M sh (−$324.36M)
Congressional Trading Activity
3 disclosed trades · ~$48.5K est. traded value · 1 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-01-092026-02-13
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-152025-06-09
Steve CohenHouseTN09▼ Sell$15K - $50K2024-12-112025-01-10