Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC Purchases Shares of 374,413 Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Key Points

• Susquehanna Fundamental Investments acquired 374,413 Host Hotels & Resorts shares worth approximately $8.9 million, while institutional investors collectively own 98.52% of the REIT.
• Host Hotels & Resorts exceeded quarterly expectations with $0.63 EPS versus a $0.62 consensus and $1.64 billion in revenue, up 3.4% year over year. Management’s FY2026 EPS guidance is $2.15–$2.18.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $24.33, although an executive recently sold 63,882 shares for approximately $1.48 million.

Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 374,413 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,877,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC owned approximately 0.05% of Host Hotels & Resorts as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in HST. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 80.5% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 23,800 shares of the company's stock valued at $338,000 after buying an additional 10,618 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its position in Host Hotels & Resorts by 24.3% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 5,209,534 shares of the company's stock worth $74,027,000 after acquiring an additional 1,019,345 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 6.1% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 18,879 shares of the company's stock valued at $268,000 after acquiring an additional 1,088 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter valued at $190,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Host Hotels & Resorts by 413.4% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,718 shares of the company's stock valued at $72,000 after purchasing an additional 3,799 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 98.52% of the company's stock.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

Shares of HST stock opened at $22.28 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $15.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.85, a P/E/G ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.10. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $15.61 and a fifty-two week high of $25.71. The business's 50 day moving average price is $23.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $22.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 2.96 and a current ratio of 2.96.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 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 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 quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 63,882 shares of the firm'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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 618,207 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $14,299,127.91. This trade represents a 9.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company's stock.

Key Stories Impacting Host Hotels & Resorts

Here are the key news stories impacting Host Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America highlighted Host Hotels & Resorts among three dividend stocks that could offer stability as markets become more volatile. The firm expects dividends to play a larger role in total returns because payout ratios remain historically low, potentially increasing investor interest in income-oriented real estate stocks. BofA names 3 dividend stocks for stability amidst choppy markets
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast for HST to $2.17 from $2.10, increased Q3 2026 EPS to $0.37 from $0.36, lifted Q4 2026 EPS to $0.50 from $0.48, and raised FY2027 and FY2028 estimates to $2.12 and $2.17, respectively. These revisions suggest modestly improved expectations for near-term hotel operating performance. Host Hotels & Resorts analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts assigned Host Hotels & Resorts a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” indicating generally favorable sentiment but not an aggressive upgrade catalyst. Host Hotels & Resorts given Moderate Buy consensus recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its Q2 2027 EPS estimate to $0.59 from $0.60 and Q1 2028 EPS to $0.63 from $0.65. The reductions are small, but they temper the impact of the upward revisions. The current full-year consensus remains approximately $2.18 per share, compared with the company’s FY2026 guidance of $2.15–$2.18.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have weighed in on HST. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings upgraded Host Hotels & Resorts from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH boosted their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $26.25 price target on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Host Hotels & Resorts presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $24.33.

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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