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Here’s How To Get Your Share (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free HST Stock Alerts $18.30 -0.08 (-0.44%) (As of 01:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$18.26▼$18.4450-Day Range$18.23▼$21.1552-Week Range$14.92▼$21.31Volume816,227 shsAverage Volume6.03 million shsMarket Capitalization$12.90 billionP/E Ratio17.94Dividend Yield4.37%Price Target$21.29 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 Buy2.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.3% Upside$21.29 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy5.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.13Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.09Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$664,603 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth0.50%From $2.01 to $2.02 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.4.69 out of 5 starsFinance Sector95th out of 833 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry19th out of 174 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 2.64, 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 5 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. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.65% 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 6.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Host Hotels & Resorts has recently decreased by 15.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHost Hotels & Resorts is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.34%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHost Hotels & Resorts has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.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 39.60% next year. This indicates that Host Hotels & Resorts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' 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 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHost Hotels & Resorts has a news sentiment score of 1.09. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Host Hotels & Resorts this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for HST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 23 people have added Host Hotels & Resorts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -26% 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 $664,603.00 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.Read more about Host Hotels & Resorts' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Host Hotels & Resorts are expected to grow by 0.50% in the coming year, from $2.01 to $2.02 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 17.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.51.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Host Hotels & Resorts is 17.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 54.63.Price to Earnings Growth RatioHost Hotels & Resorts has a PEG Ratio of 1.61. 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 1.95. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. About Host Hotels & Resorts Stock (NASDAQ:HST)Host 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 HST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HST Stock News HeadlinesMay 18 at 10:20 AM | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) Director Sells 3,896 Shares of StockMay 20 at 6:56 AM | americanbankingnews.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) Director Sells $72,621.44 in StockMay 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2024 Earnings Estimate for Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Issued By Wedbush (NASDAQ:HST)May 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBalanced Financial Strategy Prompts Hold Rating for Host Hotels & ResortsMay 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces Pricing Of $600 Million Of 5.700% Senior Notes Due 2034, a Green Bond, By Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.May 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Announces Pricing Of $600 Million Of 5.700% Senior Notes Due 2034, a Green Bond, By Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P.May 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Real Estate Stocks: Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) and Re/Max Holdings (RMAX)May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic ...May 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Real Estate Stocks: Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) and Essex Property (ESS)May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Host Hotels & Resorts Inc Earnings CallMay 2, 2024 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts FFO of $0.60 beats by $0.04, revenue of $1.47B in-lineMay 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comHost Hotels & Resorts Provides Updated First Quarter 2024 Investor PresentationMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Nicolaus Keeps Their Buy Rating on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWeakening Core Performance and Reduced Outlook Prompt Sell Rating for Host Hotels & ResortsMay 2, 2024 | bizjournals.comBethesda REIT buys two Nashville hotels for $530MMay 2, 2024 | bizjournals.comHotel giant pays $530M cash for two downtown hotelsMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Keeps Their Buy Rating on Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Justified: Host Hotels & Resorts’ Strategic Acquisitions and Solid Financials Signal Positive TrajectoryMay 1, 2024 | msn.comHST Stock Earnings: Host Hotels & Resorts Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) Q1 2024 Earnings: Surpasses Revenue Forecasts Despite ChallengesMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHost Hotels & Resorts Q1 Adjusted FFO, Revenue Rise; Company Buys 1 Hotel Nashville, Embassy Suites For $530 MillionMay 1, 2024 | chron.comHost Hotels: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 1, 2024 | msn.comHost Hotels & Resorts FFO of $0.60 beats by $0.05, revenue of $1.47B beats by $50MMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHost Hotels & Resorts Q1 Profit DownSee 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 Payable4/15/2024Today5/21/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal 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$21.29 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$15.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.02 Trailing P/E Ratio18.03 Forward P/E Ratio9.15 P/E Growth1.61Net Income$740 million Net Margins13.35% Pretax Margin14.24% Return on Equity10.59% Return on Assets5.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67 Current Ratio6.66 Quick Ratio6.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.31 billion Price / Sales2.44 Cash Flow$2.05 per share Price / Cash Flow8.99 Book Value$9.41 per share Price / Book1.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares705,040,000Free Float695,878,000Market Cap$12.97 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.32 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.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 CompetitorsW. P. CareyNYSE:WPCUDRNYSE:UDRKimco RealtyNYSE:KIMAmerican Homes 4 RentNYSE:AMHLamar AdvertisingNASDAQ:LAMRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCitizens Financial Group Inc. RIBought 240,268 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.034%iA Global Asset Management Inc.Sold 4,977 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.007%Tidal Investments LLCBought 2,454 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.007%Plato Investment Management LtdBought 24,391 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.004%Walleye Trading LLCSold 5,200 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 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? 14 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 10 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? 14 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Host Hotels & Resorts' shares. Their HST share price targets range from $15.00 to $25.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $21.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.3% 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 shares have decreased by 6.0% and is now trading at $18.31. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Host Hotels & Resorts' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our HST earnings forecast. How were Host Hotels & Resorts' earnings last quarter? Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.25. The firm earned $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.29 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.59% and a net margin of 13.35%. The business's revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.44 EPS. 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. Shareholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 27th. This is a boost 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 4.34%. HST has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 78.43%. 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 39.60% 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), AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ), Kelly Hotel & Lodging Sector ETF (HOTL), SRH REIT Covered Call ETF (SRHR), USCF Dividend Income Fund (UDI), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (RSPR), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF (EWRE) and Invesco Active U.S. Real Estate ETF (PSR). 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, May, 1st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.970-2.050 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.980. The company issued revenue guidance of $5.7 billion-$5.8 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $5.6 billion. Who are Host Hotels & Resorts' major shareholders? Host Hotels & Resorts' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (16.42%), Centersquare Investment Management LLC (1.18%), LSV Asset Management (1.17%), Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (1.09%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.62%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.54%). 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. This page (NASDAQ:HST) was last updated on 5/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersNext President (Not Trump. 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