Natixis Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST – Free Report) by 88.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 625,535 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 293,370 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts were worth $11,091,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 79.6% in the third quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,773 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 786 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth approximately $29,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 234.1% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,911 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 1,339 shares during the last quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 98.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Host Hotels & Resorts news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.00, for a total transaction of $1,288,738.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 697,658 shares in the company, valued at $15,348,476. This trade represents a 7.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.31. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 16.40%.The firm had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.64 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.16 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Host Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 54.42%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms recently weighed in on HST. Argus raised Host Hotels & Resorts to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH began coverage on Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Thursday, March 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $23.00 price target for the company. Citigroup lifted their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Host Hotels & Resorts has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $22.87.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Host Hotels & Resorts
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.
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