Diversify Advisory Services LLC Invests $1.45 Million in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Key Points

• Diversify Advisory Services acquired 57,904 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter, valued at approximately $1.45 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 98.52% of the company.
• Host Hotels & Resorts reported quarterly EPS of $0.63, exceeding estimates by $0.01, while revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.64 billion. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.18.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $24.33, compared with shares opening at $23.15.

Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 57,904 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,446,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its holdings 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 worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 781 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter valued at about $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% in the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company's stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the first quarter worth about $35,000. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts

In other news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 15,569 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.00, for a total value of $358,087.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 682,089 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $15,688,047. This represents a 2.23% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 1.50% of the company's stock.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of HST stock opened at $23.15 on Thursday. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a one year low of $15.61 and a one year high of $25.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 2.96 and a quick ratio of 2.96. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $24.04 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.82. The stock has a market cap of $15.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.10.

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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HST has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $27.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup increased their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Raymond James Financial restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, June 8th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH upped their target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Host Hotels & Resorts presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $24.33.

About Host Hotels & Resorts

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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