HST stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $25.64 — +3.7% versus the last price of $24.72. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
HST historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in HST.
HST annual returns by year
Congress trading in HST
5 members of Congress have disclosed trading HST — 1 purchase and 6 sales worth an estimated $105,000. Most recent disclosure: Dec 11, 2024.
Insider activity in HST
HST's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 3 sales ($2.8M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 21, 2026.
| Aug 21, 2026 | Lentz Michael E | EVP, Development, D&C | Sell | $1.3M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Tyrrell Nathan S | EVP, Ch. Investment Officer | Sell | $690,000 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Tyrrell Nathan S | EVP, Ch. Investment Officer | Sell | $787,756 |
About Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
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 70 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 41,300 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in seven domestic 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, W, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, 1 Hotels, Hilton, Swissôtel, ibis and Novotel, as well as independent brands. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. was established in 1927 and was incorporated in Maryland.
HST Key Statistics
HST in plain English
- P/E ratio (16.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of HST's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (15.56%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (16.47%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (3.24%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
HST stock: frequently asked questions
What is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s stock price today?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) last traded at $24.72 on the NASDAQ. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $15.61 and $25.71.
Is HST stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on HST is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $25.64 — about +3.7% versus the current price of $24.72. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in HST 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,421 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 142%, or 9.2% per year.
Does HST pay a dividend?
Yes. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 3.24% per year at today's share price.
What is HST's P/E ratio?
HST trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.7, and 23.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade HST stock?
Yes — 5 members of Congress have disclosed trades in HST under the STOCK Act, totaling 1 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $105,000.
What is Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol HST on the NASDAQ.
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