Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft Takes Position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 25,715 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $437,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA acquired a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Wealthfront Advisers LLC increased its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 7.6% during the 3rd quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 29,175 shares of the company’s stock worth $497,000 after acquiring an additional 2,050 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at $172,000. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 13.6% during the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. now owns 83,344 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,419,000 after acquiring an additional 10,003 shares during the period. Finally, AdvisorShares Investments LLC bought a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the 3rd quarter valued at $89,000. Institutional investors own 98.52% of the company’s stock.

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 transaction, 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 1.40% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

HST stock opened at $19.54 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $13.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.61, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 2.90 and a quick ratio of 2.90. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $18.49 and a 200 day simple moving average of $17.40. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a 1 year low of $12.22 and a 1 year high of $20.33.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed an annual dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 31st were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a yield of 85.0%. Host Hotels & Resorts’s payout ratio is currently 76.19%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on HST shares. Compass Point raised shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $18.00 to $22.00 in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Robert W. Baird set a $20.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $18.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Truist Financial raised shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $21.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $19.32.

Host Hotels & Resorts 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.