Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Sets New 52-Week High – Should You Buy?

Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $20.37 and last traded at $20.2780, with a volume of 8227349 shares. The stock had previously closed at $20.01.

Host Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Host raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $2.030–$2.110, well above the prior consensus (~$1.36). That large forward EPS guide is the primary bullish catalyst because it signals stronger expected earnings power and supports valuation upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Sold two Four Seasons resorts for $1.1B, generating an ~11.0% unlevered IRR and a 14.9x TTM EBITDA multiple — a tidy monetization that boosts liquidity and demonstrates disciplined capital allocation. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Sells Two Luxury Resorts for $1.1 Billion, Achieving 11.0% IRR
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year 2025 operating results were solid: comparable hotel Total RevPAR +4.2%, RevPAR +3.8%, GAAP net income +9.8% and adjusted EBITDAre up — management highlighted a strong balance sheet (≈$2.4B liquidity) and Moody’s upgrade to Baa2, supporting dividend and buyback optionality. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports 2025 Financial Results with 4.2% Total RevPAR Growth and Issues 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: 2026 revenue guidance is roughly flat ($6.03B–$6.12B) and comparable Total RevPAR is guided to +2.5%–4.0% — growth is positive but moderating versus 2025, so the topline outlook is conservative.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company flagged $525M–$625M in 2026 capex and planned dispositions; proceeds from sales (including Four Seasons) create optionality for repurchases, dividends, or reinvestment — outcome depends on management’s deployment choices.
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 diluted EPS was $0.20 vs. consensus ~$0.47 (a meaningful miss). The quarter-level shortfall tempers the enthusiasm from forward guidance and may keep near-term sentiment choppy. View Press Release / Earnings PDF
• Negative Sentiment: Full‑year comparable hotel operating profit margin and EBITDA margins compressed modestly vs. 2024 (management cited wage and benefit inflation and insurance timing), which could limit margin expansion if costs persist.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have issued reports on HST. Compass Point upgraded shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $18.00 to $22.00 in a research report on Friday, November 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Truist Financial raised Host Hotels & Resorts from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $21.00 price target for the company in a report on Friday, January 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $20.00 price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Host Hotels & Resorts presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $19.27.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Up 1.2%

The business has a fifty day moving average of $18.65 and a 200 day moving average of $17.50. The company has a quick ratio of 2.90, a current ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. The firm has a market cap of $13.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.30, a P/E/G ratio of 2.34 and a beta of 1.17.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.47 by ($0.27). Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 11.11% and a net margin of 12.43%.Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.030-2.110 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 1.88 EPS for the current year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced an annual dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. This represents a yield of 85.0%. Host Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 76.19%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 11,954 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were 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 owned 668,927 shares in the company, valued at $12,141,025.05. This represents a 1.76% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 1.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Host Hotels & Resorts

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 781 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 79.6% during the third quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,773 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 786 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth about $29,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in Host Hotels & Resorts by 234.1% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,911 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 1,339 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA bought a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 98.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Host Hotels & Resorts

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.