Bank of New York Mellon Corp Takes Position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Key Points

• Bank of New York Mellon acquired 6.06 million Host Hotels & Resorts shares worth approximately $143.8 million, representing about 0.89% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 98.52% of HST.
• Host Hotels & Resorts exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.63 versus the $0.62 consensus and revenue of $1.64 billion. Revenue increased 3.4% year over year, and fiscal 2026 EPS guidance is $2.15–$2.18.
• Analysts maintain a generally favorable outlook, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $24.33, while HST recently traded at $23.19.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 6,063,700 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $143,770,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned about 0.89% of Host Hotels & Resorts as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of HST. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its position in Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 781 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% during the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the first quarter worth $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.52% of the company's stock.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Performance

Shares of HST opened at $23.19 on Monday. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a one year low of $15.61 and a one year high of $25.71. The company has a market cap of $15.89 billion, a PE ratio of 15.46, a P/E/G ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.10. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $23.99 and a 200-day moving average of $21.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 2.96 and a quick ratio of 2.96.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.53% and a net margin of 16.51%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.58 EPS. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.18 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently weighed in on HST. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Raymond James Financial restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $24.33.

Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 63,882 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.13, for a total value of $1,477,590.66. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 618,207 shares in the company, valued at $14,299,127.91. This represents a 9.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 1.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Host Hotels & Resorts Profile

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning and managing premium lodging properties. The company's portfolio predominantly comprises luxury and upper-upscale hotels and resorts operated under leading global brands. Through strategic acquisitions, dispositions and capital investments, Host Hotels & Resorts seeks to enhance long-term value by aligning property-level operating performance with broader market trends in hospitality demand.

The company's holdings span major urban, resort and conference destinations across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

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