Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.150-2.180 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.130. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.1 billion-$6.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.1 billion.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Up 0.6%

HST traded up $0.15 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $25.13. The company had a trading volume of 10,235,398 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,827,265. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 7.91 and a quick ratio of 7.91. Host Hotels & Resorts has a 12 month low of $15.11 and a 12 month high of $25.71. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $24.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $21.47. The company has a market cap of $17.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.84, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.10.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.01. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 16.40% and a return on equity of 15.15%. The company had revenue of $1.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.58 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Host Hotels & Resorts will post 2.15 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have issued reports on HST. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup upped their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH increased their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Argus set a $27.00 target price on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Host Hotels & Resorts presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $24.27.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 697,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,348,476. This represents a 7.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts during the second quarter worth about $29,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT raised its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 781 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the third quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the 4th quarter worth about $45,000. Institutional investors 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.