Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Sets New 12-Month High - Still a Buy?

Key Points

• HST hit a new 52-week high of $21.79 and was trading up about 2.3% on higher intraday volume.
• Analyst sentiment is mildly positive with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $21.38, while several firms have recently raised targets (e.g., Truist to $23, JPMorgan to $22).
• Operationally, Host missed quarterly EPS ($0.20 vs. $0.47 expected) but posted a 12.3% revenue gain and set FY2026 guidance of $2.03–$2.11 EPS (street ~2.09); it pays a $0.80 annual dividend (~3.7% yield) with a ~73% payout ratio.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $21.79 and last traded at $21.7840, with a volume of 737954 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $21.31.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently commented on HST shares. Robert W. Baird set a $20.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $22.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, February 19th. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, March 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $21.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Host Hotels & Resorts has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $21.38.

Host Hotels & Resorts Trading Up 2.3%

The company has a market cap of $14.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.80, a P/E/G ratio of 2.40 and a beta of 1.10. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $19.81 and a 200 day simple moving average of $18.66. The company has a quick ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.27). Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 11.54% and a net margin of 12.51%.The company had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.49 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.44 earnings per share. The business'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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st were issued a $0.20 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.7%. Host Hotels & Resorts's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 72.73%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Host Hotels & Resorts

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HST. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its stake 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 purchasing an additional 781 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth $29,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 79.6% in the third quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,773 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 786 shares during the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its holdings in 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. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter valued at $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.52% of the company's stock.

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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