NASDAQ:HST Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock Price, News & Analysis $17.65 +0.27 (+1.55%) (As of 04:02 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Host Hotels & Resorts Stock (NASDAQ:HST) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$17.38▼$17.6650-Day Range$16.43▼$18.7352-Week Range$14.92▼$21.31Volume3.34 million shsAverage Volume6.73 million shsMarket Capitalization$12.44 billionP/E Ratio16.50Dividend Yield4.53%Price Target$21.29Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewHost 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 42,000 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… Watch this before it gets removed (Ad)If you missed it, my emergency election broadcast is now available - but will be removed soonClick here to watch it now. Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks83rd Percentile Overall ScoreHST MarketRank™: Host Hotels & Resorts scored higher than 83% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 231st out of 899 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.3 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingHost Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageHost Hotels & Resorts has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth0.51% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Host Hotels & Resorts are expected to grow by 0.51% in the coming year, from $1.96 to $1.97 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 16.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.15.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 16.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 51.12.Price to Earnings Growth RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a PEG Ratio of 1.56. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a P/B Ratio of 1.86. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted5.96% 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 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently increased by 0.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipHost Hotels & Resorts is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.43%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHost Hotels & Resorts does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 78.43%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Host Hotels & Resorts will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.61% next year. This indicates that Host Hotels & Resorts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' dividend. Sustainability and ESG1.9 / 5Environmental Score-3.13 Percentage of Shares Shorted5.96% 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 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently increased by 0.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. News and Social Media1.4 / 5News Sentiment0.61 News SentimentHost Hotels & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 0.61. 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 4 news articles for Host Hotels & Resorts this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for HST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Host Hotels & Resorts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A 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 1.30% 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.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' insider trading history. HST Stock News Headlines5 Dividend Growth Stocks to Watch in Q4 (Including 2 Dividend Doublers)Let’s talk about companies that are serious about dividend hikes. I’m talking about recent payout raises of 25%, 67% and even 120%. Know what happensOctober 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comCompass Point Upgrades Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) to BuyOctober 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHas Trump Finally Gone Too Far?Lately, there's been a lot of buzz around a secret loophole executive insiders are using to make millions buying and selling their own stocks. It's so powerful ... so profitable ... that most people immediately assume this is just another example of Trump doing what's best for business executives. But surprisingly, this loophole has been on the books for many years and executives have been using it to make HUNDREDS of millions of dollars. And here's the good news.October 24, 2024 | Insiders Exposed (Ad)Forecasting The Future: 8 Analyst Projections For Host Hotels & ResortsOctober 17, 2024 | benzinga.comNorges Bank's Strategic Acquisition in Host Hotels & Resorts IncOctober 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWellness in Travel & Tourism Launches First-Ever Wellness Certification for Hotels & ResortsOctober 14, 2024 | msn.comHoteliers who hostOctober 11, 2024 | yahoo.comIs Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) the Most Undervalued REIT Stock to Buy Now?October 8, 2024 | insidermonkey.comSee More Headlines HST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HST shares performed this year? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock was trading at $19.47 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, HST stock has decreased by 10.1% and is now trading at $17.51. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings last quarter? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.25. The firm's revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Host Hotels & Resorts' major shareholders? Host Hotels & Resorts' top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.11%), Swedbank AB (0.11%), DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale (0.08%) and Forsta AP Fonden (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include James F Risoleo, Nathan S Tyrrell, Sourav Ghosh, Walter C Rakowich and Mary Baglivo. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Host Hotels & Resorts own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Host Hotels & Resorts investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AUO (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM). Company Calendar Last Earnings2/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend9/30/2024Dividend Payable10/15/2024Today10/24/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)11/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryTrading Current SymbolNASDAQ:HST CUSIPN/A CIK1070750 Webwww.hosthotels.com Phone(240) 744-1000Fax240-744-5125Employees160Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.29 High Stock Price Target$24.00 Low Stock Price Target$18.00 Potential Upside/Downside+21.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.02 Trailing P/E Ratio16.43 Forward P/E Ratio8.97 P/E Growth1.56Net Income$740 million Net Margins13.70% Pretax Margin14.60% Return on Equity11.08% Return on Assets6.07% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.64 Current Ratio4.55 Quick Ratio4.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.47 billion Price / Sales2.26 Cash Flow$2.07 per share Price / Cash Flow8.51 Book Value$9.41 per share Price / Book1.87Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares705,044,000Free Float693,308,000Market Cap$12.39 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 This page (NASDAQ:HST) was last updated on 10/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our Partners Is Starlink Set For The Largest IPO In History?He turned PayPal from a tiny, off-the-radar startup… to a massive $64 billion giant. 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