Sanctuary Advisors LLC Purchases New Holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 58,483 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,387,000.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% during the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 781 shares in the last quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts in the 1st quarter valued at $35,000. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Host Hotels & Resorts Trading Down 2.5%

Shares of HST stock opened at $22.43 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.96, a quick ratio of 2.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a twelve month low of $15.61 and a twelve month high of $25.71. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $23.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $21.96. The stock has a market cap of $15.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.95, a PEG ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.10.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last released 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 16.51% and a return on equity of 15.53%. The firm had revenue of $1.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.62 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.58 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts’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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HST has been the topic of several research reports. Cantor Fitzgerald raised their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $23.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price 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. Argus set a $27.00 target price on Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $24.33.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 63,882 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.13, for a total transaction of $1,477,590.66. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 618,207 shares in the company, valued at $14,299,127.91. This trade represents a 9.37% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.