NASDAQ:HST Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock Forecast, Price & News $16.78 +0.05 (+0.30%) (As of 05/26/2023 08:47 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.62▼$16.8050-Day Range$15.80▼$17.7652-Week Range$14.51▼$21.25Volume3.95 million shsAverage Volume7.14 million shsMarket Capitalization$11.93 billionP/E Ratio14.98Dividend Yield2.86%Price Target$20.86 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Host Hotels & Resorts MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.70 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.3% Upside$20.86 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.26% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.70Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth0.52%From $1.91 to $1.92 Per ShareSee 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.2.35 out of 5 starsFinance Sector631st out of 911 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry138th out of 188 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHost Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.70, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.86, Host Hotels & Resorts has a forecasted upside of 24.3% from its current price of $16.78.Amount of Analyst CoverageHost Hotels & Resorts has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.26% 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 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently decreased by 9.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHost Hotels & Resorts pays a meaningful dividend of 2.86%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthHost Hotels & Resorts does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 42.86%. 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 25.00% 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHost Hotels & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 0.70. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Host Hotels & Resorts this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for HST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 183% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Host Hotels & Resorts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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 Institutions97.07% 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 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Host Hotels & Resorts are expected to grow by 0.52% in the coming year, from $1.91 to $1.92 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 14.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 14.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 158.77.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. 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 a real estate investment trust, which engages in the management of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Brazil and Canada. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.Read More 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 Stock News HeadlinesMay 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comReviewing Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) and Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX)May 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Remains a Sell on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 29, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)Lithium Has Boomed And This American Stock Is Ready..Lithium Has Been On A Crazy Rally Over The Last 3 Year's And This Stock Could Be Next!May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com2 Hotel REITs to Consider Checking IntoMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.: Reaffirming BUY as 1Q results top consensusMay 24, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comMorgan Stanley Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThis Little-Known Hotel REIT Is Up 46% Over The Past Two MonthsMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTop Hotel Stocks for Q2 2023May 29, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)15 A.I. 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(NASDAQ:HST) Receives $20.86 Average Target Price from AnalystsMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NYSE:HST) Earns Hold Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts to Live Stream 2023 Investor DayMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Price Target Raised to $19.00May 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Host Hotels (HST) is an Apt Portfolio Pick for NowMay 15, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBMO Capital Remains a Buy on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 12, 2023 | msn.comMorgan Stanley Maintains Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Equal-Weight RecommendationMay 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) and AdaptHealth (AHCO)May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBet on These 5 Low Leverage Stocks to Avoid Market WoesMay 8, 2023 | marketwatch.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Price Target Cut to $19.50 by Analysts at Stifel NicolausMay 6, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Shares Gap Up to $16.27May 5, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Expectations for Host Hotels & Resorts's FutureMay 5, 2023 | msn.comCompass Point Upgrades Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 5, 2023 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts raised to Buy at Compass Point with stock trading at discountMay 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Lifted to "Buy" at Compass PointMay 5, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRobert W. Baird Keeps Their Hold Rating on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Provides Updated First Quarter 2023 Investor PresentationSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 Last Earnings2/15/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend3/30/2023Dividend Payable4/17/2023Today5/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2023Fiscal 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) 744-1000Fax240-744-5125Employees160Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$20.86 High Stock Price Forecast$24.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$18.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+24.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.70 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio14.98 Forward P/E Ratio8.79 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$633 million Net Margins15.42% Pretax Margin16.42% Return on Equity11.83% Return on Assets6.60% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.61 Current Ratio5.44 Quick Ratio5.44 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.91 billion Price / Sales2.43 Cash Flow$1.83 per share Price / Cash Flow9.18 Book Value$9.65 per share Price / Book1.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares711,240,000Free Float702,706,000Market Cap$11.93 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.29 Key ExecutivesJames F. RisoleoPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorSourav GhoshChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentPadmanabh YardiSenior Vice President-Information TechnologyNathan S. TyrrellChief Investment Officer & Executive VPJulie Palmer AslaksenSecretary, Executive VP & General CounselKey CompetitorsEquity LifeStyle PropertiesNYSE:ELSAmerican Homes 4 RentNYSE:AMHKimco RealtyNYSE:KIMGaming and Leisure PropertiesNASDAQ:GLPICamden Property TrustNYSE:CPTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCSold 34,798 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.031%Toroso Investments LLCBought 2,111 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.004%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 233,998 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 1.224%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 36,908 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.110%Harvest Portfolios Group Inc.Sold 15,839 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.021%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HST Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Host Hotels & Resorts stock right now? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Host Hotels & Resorts in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" HST shares. View HST analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Host Hotels & Resorts' stock price forecast for 2023? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Host Hotels & Resorts' shares. Their HST share price forecasts range from $18.00 to $24.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $20.86 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 24.3% 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 beginning of 2023. Since then, HST shares have increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $16.78. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Host Hotels & Resorts? Host Hotels & Resorts saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 29,940,000 shares, a decline of 9.4% from the April 30th total of 33,040,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 6,990,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.3 days. Currently, 4.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. 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, August 2nd 2023. View our HST earnings forecast. How were Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings last quarter? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 15th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.43 by $0.23. The company earned $1.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.25 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.83% and a net margin of 15.42%. Host Hotels & Resorts's revenue for the quarter was up 26.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.29 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 announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Monday, April 17th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.86%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 30th. 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), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE), JPMorgan Realty Income ETF (JPRE), ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT), 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 $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.86%. The dividend payout ratio is 42.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HST will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.00% 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 issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.84-$1.95 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.75. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.27 billion-$5.41 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.16 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. (10.19%), State Street Corp (6.66%), FMR LLC (3.55%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.16%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.99%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.42%). 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 $16.78. How much money does Host Hotels & Resorts make? Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) has a market capitalization of $11.93 billion and generates $4.91 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $633 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.12 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Host Hotels & Resorts have? The company employs 160 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 5/29/2023 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. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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