NASDAQ:HST Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free HST Stock Alerts $18.74 -0.34 (-1.78%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.67▼$19.2750-Day Range$18.74▼$21.1552-Week Range$14.92▼$21.31Volume8.08 million shsAverage Volume4.53 million shsMarket Capitalization$13.19 billionP/E Ratio18.02Dividend Yield4.27%Price Target$21.20 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Host Hotels & Resorts alerts: Email Address Host Hotels & Resorts MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.1% Upside$21.20 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.60% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.63Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$591,981 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth2.03%From $1.97 to $2.01 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.21 out of 5 starsFinance Sector260th out of 838 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry44th out of 179 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHost Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageHost Hotels & Resorts has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.60% 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 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently increased by 21.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHost Hotels & Resorts is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.19%, 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 76.92%. 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 39.80% 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 0.63. 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 9 news articles for Host Hotels & Resorts this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for HST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows32 people have added Host Hotels & Resorts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 357% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Host Hotels & Resorts insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $591,981.00 in 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Host Hotels & Resorts are expected to grow by 2.03% in the coming year, from $1.97 to $2.01 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 18.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.12.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 18.02, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.60.Price to Earnings Growth RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a PEG Ratio of 1.70. 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 1.99. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HST Stock News HeadlinesMarch 24, 2024 | insidertrades.comJames F. Risoleo Sells 28,136 Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) StockApril 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) versus CDL Hospitality Trusts (OTCMKTS:CDHSF) Head to Head ReviewApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. 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In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 4, 2024 | msn.comRadford Dudoit’s final days were filled with AlohaApril 4, 2024 | msn.comHawaii resident spends Easter in Las Vegas, turns $10 into $1.1 millionMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comChinatown survived two tragic fires, now one of the oldest in USMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.: The Hotel Industry's Continued Recovery Should Drive Growth for Host Hotels PortfolioMarch 26, 2024 | morningstar.comHost Hotels & Resorts IncMarch 25, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comWPM Mar 2024 42.000 callMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) CEO James Risoleo Sells 150,000 SharesMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) CEO James Risoleo Sells 28,136 SharesMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHST Apr 2024 12.750 putMarch 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comHost Hotels & Resorts Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call to be Held on May 2, 2024March 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comReal estate stocks report drop in short interestMarch 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRaymond James Maintains Outperform Rating for Host Hotels & Resorts: Here's What You Need To KnowMarch 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com6 Analysts Have This To Say About Host Hotels & ResortsMarch 13, 2024 | msn.com$400 million Coco Palms Resort restoration underwayMarch 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com20 Largest Travel Companies In The WorldMarch 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHST Apr 2024 17.000 callMarch 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on These Real Estate Stocks: Vornado Realty (VNO), BRC (BRCC)March 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Real Estate Companies: Global Net Lease (GNL) and Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)See 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings2/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/27/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:HST CUSIPN/A CIK1070750 Webwww.hosthotels.com Phone(240) 744-1000Fax240-744-5125Employees163Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$21.20 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$15.00 Potential Upside/Downside+13.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage15 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.04 Trailing P/E Ratio18.02 Forward P/E Ratio9.46 P/E Growth1.74Net Income$740 million Net Margins13.93% Pretax Margin14.84% Return on Equity10.82% Return on Assets6.03% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.63 Current Ratio3.29 Quick Ratio3.29 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.31 billion Price / Sales2.48 Cash Flow$1.96 per share Price / Cash Flow9.55 Book Value$9.41 per share Price / Book1.99Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares703,600,000Free Float694,453,000Market Cap$13.19 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James F. Risoleo (Age 68)President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.95MMr. Sourav Ghosh (Age 47)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2MMr. Nathan S. Tyrrell (Age 51)Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Comp: $1.93MMs. Julie P. Aslaksen (Age 49)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.54MMr. Michael E. Lentz (Age 60)Executive Vice President of Development, Design & Construction Comp: $1.64MMs. Jaime N. MarcusSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMs. Mari Sifo SPHR (Age 42)Executive VP & Chief Human Resources Officer Michael RockSenior Vice President of Asset ManagementMs. Deanne BrandSenior VP of Strategy & Analytics and TreasurerMr. Padmanabh YardiSenior Vice President of Information TechnologyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmerican Homes 4 RentNYSE:AMHHealthpeak PropertiesNYSE:DOCMid-America Apartment CommunitiesNYSE:MAASun CommunitiesNYSE:SUIEssex Property TrustNYSE:ESSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBaker Ellis Asset Management LLCBought 2,700 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.007%Occidental Asset Management LLCBought 133,503 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.019%Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLCSold 138,454 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.005%Thompson Investment Management Inc.Sold 1,955 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.004%S.A. Mason LLCBought 1,949 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Host Hotels & Resorts stock right now? 15 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, 3 hold ratings and 11 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 target for 2024? 15 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Host Hotels & Resorts' stock. Their HST share price targets range from $15.00 to $25.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $21.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.1% 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 2024? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock was trading at $19.47 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HST stock has decreased by 3.7% and is now trading at $18.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Host Hotels & Resorts? Host Hotels & Resorts saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 45,810,000 shares, an increase of 21.9% from the March 15th total of 37,590,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 6,110,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.5 days. Currently, 6.6% 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, May 1st 2024. 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, May 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 "50210". How were Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings last quarter? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.25. The business earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.29 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 13.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.82%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.44 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, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.27%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 27th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. Read our dividend analysis for HST. Is Host Hotels & Resorts a good dividend stock? Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.19%. HST has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 76.92%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, HST will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.80% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. 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), Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF (PSR), AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ), Kelly Hotel & Lodging Sector ETF (HOTL), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (RSPR), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE), Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (CRUZ) and USCF Dividend Income Fund (UDI). What guidance has Host Hotels & Resorts issued on next quarter's earnings? Host Hotels & Resorts issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.920-2.040 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.940. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.6 billion-$5.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.5 billion. Who are Host Hotels & Resorts' major shareholders? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY (0.34%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.27%), Vert Asset Management LLC (0.04%), Fulton Bank N.A. (0.03%), Occidental Asset Management LLC (0.02%) and Czech National Bank (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include James F Risoleo, Mary Baglivo, Nathan S Tyrrell, Sourav Ghosh 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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