NASDAQ:HST Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock Forecast, Price & News $16.12 +0.32 (+2.03%) (As of 09/25/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$15.72▼$16.1750-Day Range$15.44▼$18.4052-Week Range$14.51▼$19.42Volume5.83 million shsAverage Volume7.07 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.47 billionP/E Ratio15.35Dividend Yield4.47%Price Target$20.39 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Host Hotels & Resorts MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside26.5% Upside$20.39 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy5.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.11Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.53 out of 5 starsFinance Sector303rd out of 837 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry58th out of 181 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHost Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.39, Host Hotels & Resorts has a forecasted upside of 26.5% from its current price of $16.12.Amount of Analyst CoverageHost Hotels & Resorts has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.65% of the float of Host Hotels & Resorts has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHost Hotels & Resorts has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently decreased by 9.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHost Hotels & Resorts is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.77%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHost Hotels & Resorts has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 68.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Host Hotels & Resorts will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.92% next year. This indicates that Host Hotels & Resorts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreHost Hotels & Resorts has received a -4.62% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Host Hotels & Resorts in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Holiday resort services", "Airport hotel services", and "Luxury hotel services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Host Hotels & Resorts is -3.13. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHost Hotels & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Host Hotels & Resorts this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Host Hotels & Resorts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Host Hotels & Resorts insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.20% of the stock of Host Hotels & Resorts is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.52% of the stock of Host Hotels & Resorts is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Host Hotels & Resorts are expected to remain at $1.85 per share in the coming year.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 15.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 15.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 83.54.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a P/B Ratio of 1.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) StockHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 72 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 41,900 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in seven domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, Hilton, Four Seasons, Swissôtel, ibis and Novotel, as well as independent brands.Read More HST Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HST Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.comHere's Why You Should Retain Host Hotels (HST) Stock for NowSeptember 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com3 REITs That Just Increased DividendsSeptember 26, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Watch SHOCKING Footage of AI Facility with Ties to Elon MuskI recently traveled more than 3,000 miles and shot this video outside what could end up being Elon Musk’s biggest secret. Most people don’t know about this facility, but it could be the most important AI project in the world. What’s happening inside these walls is so important that our government has declared it a matter of national security.September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Announces Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Call to be Held on November 2, 2023September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comImplied Volatility Surging for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock OptionsSeptember 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST): A Deep Dive into Its Performance PotentialSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels (HST) Rewards Investors With a 20% Dividend RaiseSeptember 26, 2023 | Legacy Research (Ad)Watch SHOCKING Footage of AI Facility with Ties to Elon MuskI recently traveled more than 3,000 miles and shot this video outside what could end up being Elon Musk’s biggest secret. Most people don’t know about this facility, but it could be the most important AI project in the world. What’s happening inside these walls is so important that our government has declared it a matter of national security.September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Publishes 2023 Corporate Responsibility ReportSeptember 6, 2023 | msn.comHost Hotels expects Maui hotel EBITDA was impacted $5M/month in AugustSeptember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Provides Update on Maui Wildfires and Other Recent Weather EventsAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUnveiling Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)'s Value: Is It Really Priced Right? A Comprehensive GuideAugust 29, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Keeps Their Buy Rating on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)August 17, 2023 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts: Stable Company With A Positive Future OutlookAugust 15, 2023 | marketwatch.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc. stock falls Tuesday, still outperforms marketAugust 14, 2023 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts: Strong Balance Sheet, Stable DividendsAugust 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comMaui Wildfires Could Hit Tourism Industry Hard. Some Stocks to Watch.August 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 4, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on NA Companies: MGM Resorts (MGM), Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) and Equinix (EQIX)August 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Provides Updated Second Quarter 2023 Investor PresentationAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels' (HST) Q2 FFO & Revenues Lag, '23 View NarrowedAugust 3, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHost Hotels & Resorts, L.P.: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsAugust 3, 2023 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts misses Q2 top and bottom line estimates; tightens FY23 outlookAugust 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHost Hotels & Resorts Q2 Profit Down; Cuts FY Profit OutlookAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 ResultsAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels (HST) Q2 FFO and Revenues Lag EstimatesSee More Headlines Receive HST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Host Hotels & Resorts and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HST Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/17 Dividend6/29/2023Dividend Payable7/17/2023Last Earnings8/02/2023Today9/25/2023Ex-Dividend for 10/16 Dividend9/28/2023Dividend Payable10/16/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)11/01/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:HST CUSIPN/A CIK1070750 Webwww.hosthotels.com Phone(240) 744-1000Fax240-744-5125Employees165Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$20.39 High Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+26.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.05 Trailing P/E Ratio15.35 Forward P/E Ratio8.71 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$633 million Net Margins14.50% Pretax Margin15.02% Return on Equity11.08% Return on Assets6.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.60 Current Ratio6.57 Quick Ratio6.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.23 billion Price / Sales2.20 Cash Flow$1.87 per share Price / Cash Flow8.64 Book Value$9.39 per share Price / Book1.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares711,605,000Free Float703,493,000Market Cap$11.47 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.30 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! 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ClarkSr. VP of Global Tax & Risk ManagementMichael RockSr. VP of Asset ManagementMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsKimco RealtyNYSE:KIMHealthpeak PropertiesNYSE:PEAKCamden Property TrustNYSE:CPTEquity LifeStyle PropertiesNYSE:ELSUDRNYSE:UDRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 352,031 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.211%Portside Wealth Group LLCBought 24,094 shares on 9/1/2023Ownership: 0.003%Wolverine Trading LLCBought 11,200 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 470,190 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.066%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 767 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.024%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HST Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Host Hotels & Resorts stock right now? 7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Host Hotels & Resorts in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HST shares. View HST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Host Hotels & Resorts' stock price forecast for 2023? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Host Hotels & Resorts' shares. Their HST share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $24.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $20.39 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HST or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HST shares performed in 2023? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock was trading at $16.05 at the start of the year. Since then, HST shares have increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $16.12. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Host Hotels & Resorts? Host Hotels & Resorts saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 39,720,000 shares, a decrease of 9.7% from the August 15th total of 44,010,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 7,160,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.5 days. Approximately 5.7% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Host Hotels & Resorts' Short Interest. When is Host Hotels & Resorts' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 1st 2023. View our HST earnings forecast. How can I listen to Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings call? Host Hotels & Resorts will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 2nd at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 919-882-2331 with passcode "49047". How were Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings last quarter? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.27. The firm earned $1.39 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.42 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 14.50% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.08%. The business's quarterly revenue was up .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.58 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Host Hotels & Resorts pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Host Hotels & Resorts? Host Hotels & Resorts declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 14th. Stockholders of record on Saturday, September 30th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share on Monday, October 16th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.47%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. Read our dividend analysis for HST. What ETFs hold Host Hotels & Resorts' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) stock in their portfolio include Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF (NURE), Kelly Hotel & Lodging Sector ETF (HOTL), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (RSPR), Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (CRUZ), Fidelity Real Estate Investment ETF (FPRO) and First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity ETF (FTIF). Is Host Hotels & Resorts a good dividend stock? Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.77%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 68.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HST will have a dividend payout ratio of 38.92% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for HST. What guidance has Host Hotels & Resorts issued on next quarter's earnings? Host Hotels & Resorts updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.82-$1.89 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.89. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.25 billion-$5.34 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.34 billion. What is Host Hotels & Resorts' stock symbol? Host Hotels & Resorts trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HST." Who are Host Hotels & Resorts' major shareholders? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.10%), State Street Corp (6.76%), Cohen & Steers Inc. (3.67%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (3.09%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.45%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian G Macnamara, James F Risoleo, Joanne G Hamilton, Nathan S Tyrrell and Walter C Rakowich. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Host Hotels & Resorts? Shares of HST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Host Hotels & Resorts' stock price today? One share of HST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.12. How much money does Host Hotels & Resorts make? Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) has a market capitalization of $11.47 billion and generates $5.23 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $633 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.05 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Host Hotels & Resorts have? The company employs 165 workers across the globe. How can I contact Host Hotels & Resorts? Host Hotels & Resorts' mailing address is 4747 BETHESDA AVENUE SUITE 1300, BETHESDA MD, 20814. The official website for the company is www.hosthotels.com. The company can be reached via phone at (240) 744-1000, via email at ir@hosthotels.com, or via fax at 240-744-5125. This page (NASDAQ:HST) was last updated on 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 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