Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) Stock

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Host Hotels & Resorts stock on January 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) on 1/30/2026.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

HST stock opened at $20.40 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $18.78 and a 200-day moving average of $17.59. The company has a current ratio of 2.59, a quick ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $14.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.17. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a 12 month low of $12.22 and a 12 month high of $21.00.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.47 by ($0.27). The firm had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.49 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 12.51% and a return on equity of 11.54%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.44 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.110 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 1.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 31st will be issued a $0.20 dividend. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 31st. Host Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is presently 72.73%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Evercore downgraded shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from an “outperform” rating to an “in-line” rating and set a $20.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley set a $18.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Robert W. Baird set a $20.00 target price on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $19.62.

Insider Transactions at Host Hotels & Resorts

In other Host Hotels & Resorts news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 11,954 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.15, for a total value of $216,965.10. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 668,927 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,141,025.05. This trade represents a 1.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 1.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Host Hotels & Resorts

Here are the key news stories impacting Host Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sold two Four Seasons resorts for $1.1B, generating an ~11% unlevered IRR and a 14.9x EBITDA multiple; management says proceeds bolster the balance sheet and will support dividends, buybacks and reinvestment. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue and FFO metrics beat estimates (revenues $1.60B, Adj. FFO/FFO up year-over-year) and RevPAR rose — evidence of continued leisure demand and pricing power, which supports the REIT’s operating outlook. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2026 guidance (EPS $2.03–$2.11; comparable Total RevPAR growth 2.5–4.0%) and an updated investor presentation that highlights planned capital allocation (capital expenditures, transformational programs) and potential capital returns — a catalyst for investors focused on yield and buybacks. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.20 (announced Feb. 18) and Host still has sizable repurchase capacity (management noted ~$480M remaining), reinforcing shareholder-return optionality. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan raised its price target from $20.00 to $21.00 (neutral rating) — a small analyst upgrade that can support sentiment around the shares. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company provided an updated investor presentation and supplemental Q4 materials for deeper detail on markets, capex and the condo development adjacent to the Orlando Four Seasons — useful for modeling but not an immediate earnings surprise. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest update in feeds appears erroneous (reported as 0 shares); no clear short squeeze signal — treat that data with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 GAAP EPS missed consensus ($0.20 vs. ~$0.47 expected), which explains some investor caution despite the revenue/FFO beat; an EPS miss can weigh on near‑term sentiment. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Margins showed pressure (comparable hotel EBITDA and operating profit margin trends), and management’s 2026 RevPAR growth guide is modest vs. 2025 — investors may view that as a signal of slower top‑line leverage going forward. Read More.

Institutional Trading of Host Hotels & Resorts

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caprock Group LLC acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts in the third quarter valued at approximately $1,234,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 150.4% during the 3rd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 185,573 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,158,000 after purchasing an additional 111,452 shares during the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 48.3% during the 2nd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 250,568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,849,000 after purchasing an additional 81,624 shares during the last quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the 2nd quarter worth $707,000. Finally, Rakuten Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 3rd quarter worth $474,000. 98.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Host Hotels & Resorts Company Profile

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.