Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.01 EPS

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.01, Zacks reports. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 16.40%.The business had revenue of $1.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.58 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Host Hotels & Resorts updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.150-2.180 EPS.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

HST stock traded up $0.15 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $25.13. 10,235,398 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 8,827,265. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 7.91 and a current ratio of 7.91. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $24.24 and its 200 day moving average price is $21.52. Host Hotels & Resorts has a 52-week low of $15.11 and a 52-week high of $25.71. The company has a market cap of $17.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.10, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.10.

Insider Transactions at Host Hotels & Resorts

In other Host Hotels & Resorts news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.00, for a total value of $1,288,738.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 697,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,348,476. This trade represents a 7.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Host Hotels & Resorts

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 9.7% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 25,021,481 shares of the company’s stock valued at $425,866,000 after purchasing an additional 2,217,322 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG raised its stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 36.8% during the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 12,710,787 shares of the company’s stock worth $225,362,000 after buying an additional 3,420,840 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 4.8% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 10,622,778 shares of the company’s stock worth $188,342,000 after buying an additional 485,168 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 96.3% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 10,390,395 shares of the company’s stock worth $176,845,000 after buying an additional 5,096,099 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 1.7% in the 4th quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 10,374,789 shares of the company’s stock valued at $183,957,000 after acquiring an additional 173,841 shares during the last quarter. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Host Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue beat estimates: Host Hotels reported funds from operations (FFO) of $0.63 per share, above the $0.62 consensus estimate and up from $0.58 a year earlier. Revenue rose 3.4% year over year to $1.64 billion, exceeding expectations of $1.62 billion. Host Hotels Beats Q2 FFO and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Strong hotel performance: Comparable hotel RevPAR increased 7.0%, while comparable total RevPAR rose 5.9%, indicating solid demand and pricing across the company’s lodging portfolio. Host Hotels Reports Results for the Second Quarter of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook improved: Host raised its 2026 comparable hotel RevPAR and total RevPAR growth guidance to 4.75%–5.25%. Its EPS guidance of $2.15–$2.18 also exceeds the $2.13 analyst consensus, while revenue guidance of $6.1 billion–$6.2 billion is at or above expectations. Host Hotels Earnings and Guidance Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-term sustainability efforts: Host published its 2026 corporate responsibility report, highlighting environmental, social and governance initiatives. The announcement supports the company’s long-term positioning but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. Host Hotels 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $26.25 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $25.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.27.

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.