Vanderbilt University Sells 31,041 Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Vanderbilt University reduced its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) by 74.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 10,776 shares of the company’s stock after selling 31,041 shares during the quarter. Vanderbilt University’s holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts were worth $206,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts in the 4th quarter worth approximately $628,014,000. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 251.9% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 13,755,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $263,555,000 after buying an additional 9,846,104 shares during the last quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec raised its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 475.8% during the 3rd quarter. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec now owns 7,061,055 shares of the company’s stock valued at $120,179,000 after buying an additional 5,834,750 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 96.3% during the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 10,390,395 shares of the company’s stock valued at $176,845,000 after buying an additional 5,096,099 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 508.0% during the 3rd quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 5,631,541 shares of the company’s stock worth $95,849,000 after acquiring an additional 4,705,282 shares during the last quarter. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on HST shares. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH upped their target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Weiss Ratings raised Host Hotels & Resorts from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Monday, June 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $23.95.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Host Hotels & Resorts Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of HST opened at $24.58 on Thursday. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $15.11 and a fifty-two week high of $25.41. The firm has a market cap of $16.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.72, a PEG ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $22.68 and a 200-day moving average price of $20.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 7.91 and a current ratio of 7.91.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last released 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 company had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.59 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 16.40% and a return on equity of 15.15%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.64 EPS. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.16 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. Host Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is presently 54.42%.

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.