Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Sets New 1-Year High - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Shares hit a new 52-week high of $21.04 on Friday (last $21.025) on volume of 404,223, trading near the analyst average target of $21.08 and carrying a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy."
• In the latest quarter HST posted an EPS miss of $0.20 versus $0.47 expected while revenue rose 12.3% year-over-year to $1.60 billion, and management set FY2026 guidance of $2.03–$2.11 EPS.
• The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.20 (annualized $0.80) for a 3.8% yield and has very high institutional ownership at 98.52%.

Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as $21.04 and last traded at $21.0250, with a volume of 404223 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $20.57.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on HST. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a "buy" rating on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Argus upgraded shares of Host Hotels & Resorts to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $21.08.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $19.55 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $18.29. The stock has a market cap of $14.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 1.11.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.27). Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 11.54%. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.49 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.44 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts's revenue for the quarter was up 12.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.110 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 1.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 31st were paid a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 31st. Host Hotels & Resorts's payout ratio is currently 72.73%.

Institutional Trading of Host Hotels & Resorts

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 20,218 shares of the company's stock worth $358,000 after acquiring an additional 537 shares in the last quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. raised its stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 33,581 shares of the company's stock worth $595,000 after buying an additional 607 shares during the period. Huntington National Bank lifted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 12.3% during the 4th quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 5,560 shares of the company's stock valued at $99,000 after buying an additional 609 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC grew its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 2.2% in the 4th quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 29,829 shares of the company's stock valued at $529,000 after acquiring an additional 654 shares during the period. Finally, Quarry LP increased its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 17.2% in the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 4,506 shares of the company's stock worth $80,000 after acquiring an additional 661 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.52% of the company's stock.

Host Hotels & Resorts Company 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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