Plato Investment Management Ltd Purchases New Position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Key Points

• Plato Investment Management acquired 48,553 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts worth approximately $1.14 million in the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 98.52% of the company.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with the stock carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $24.33; recent targets range from $23 to $28.
• Host Hotels & Resorts exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.63 versus $0.62 expected and revenue of $1.64 billion, up 3.4% year over year. The company provided fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.18.

Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 48,553 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,144,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 781 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% in the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company's stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 641 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the 1st quarter valued at $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.52% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 15,569 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.00, for a total value of $358,087.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 682,089 shares in the company, valued at $15,688,047. The trade was a 2.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH lifted their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. UBS Group increased their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an "outperform" rating and set a $27.00 price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. 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.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $24.33.

Host Hotels & Resorts Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of NASDAQ:HST opened at $22.92 on Wednesday. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a 12 month low of $15.61 and a 12 month high of $25.71. The company has a quick ratio of 2.96, a current ratio of 2.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $24.06 and its 200 day simple moving average is $21.79. The firm has a market cap of $15.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.28, a PEG ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.10.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $1.64 billion for 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 firm's revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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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