Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST – Get Free Report) had its price objective hoisted by Truist Financial from $23.00 to $24.00 in a report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Truist Financial’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 4.44% from the company’s current price.
Several other research firms also recently commented on HST. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH assumed coverage on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $23.00 target price for the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $23.00 price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $22.00.
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Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance
Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.31. The firm had revenue of $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.59 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 16.40%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.64 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.16 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts will post 2.13 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 697,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,348,476. This trade represents a 7.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Host Hotels & Resorts
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% in the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 641 shares during the period. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 781 shares during the last quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 786 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the first quarter worth $35,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.52% of the company’s stock.
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.
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