(HST) Host Hotels & Resorts - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US44107P1049

HST: Luxury Hotels, Real Estate, Hospitality Services, Investments, Properties

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) is an S&P 500 constituent and the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), specializing in luxury and upper-upscale hotels. Its portfolio includes 76 properties in the U.S. and five international locations, totaling approximately 43,400 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling stakes in eight joint ventures (seven domestic, one international). With a focus on strategic capital allocation and proactive asset management, Host Hotels collaborates with premium brands like Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, Fairmont, 1 Hotels, Hilton, Four Seasons, Swissôtel, ibis, and Novotel, as well as select independent properties. This diverse brand partnership strategy enables the Company to maintain a strong presence across key global markets.

As a leading REIT, Host Hotels emphasizes operational efficiency and long-term value creation. Its properties are strategically located in high-demand urban and resort destinations, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The Companys disciplined investment approach and ability to optimize asset performance have positioned it as a key player in the hospitality sector. With a significant international presence, Host Hotels is well-positioned to capitalize on global travel trends while maintaining a strong balance sheet and consistent dividend payouts.

3-Month Forecast (Based on Technical and Fundamental Data): Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is expected to experience sideways trading with a bearish bias over the next three months. Technically, the stock is trading below its 50-day SMA ($14.86) and 200-day SMA ($16.45), indicating bearish momentum. The 20-day SMA ($13.76) is slightly above the current price ($13.77), suggesting near-term resistance. Average True Range (ATR) of 0.63 signals moderate volatility. Support is likely to hold around $13.30, while resistance is expected at $14.50. From a fundamental perspective, HSTs forward P/E (16.92) exceeds its trailing P/E (13.85), reflecting market expectations for future earnings growth. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.44 indicates the stock is trading at a modest premium to its book value. With a market cap of $9.63 billion and a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.69, HST is positioned as a stable but fully valued investment in the Hotel & Resort REITs sector. Return on equity (RoE) of 10.55% highlights decent profitability, though upside may be limited in the near term due to macroeconomic uncertainties impacting the hospitality industry.

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HST Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 10,209m
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Hotel & Motel
GiC Sub-Industry Hotel & Resort REITs
IPO / Inception 1983-04-06

HST Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 30.9
Fundamental 51.8
Dividend Rating 74.6
Rel. Strength -25.6
Analysts 4.21/5
Fair Price Momentum 14.55 USD
Fair Price DCF 30.54 USD

HST Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.25%
Annual Growth 5y 35.10%
Payout Consistency 64.7%

HST Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -79.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -52.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 68.1%
CAGR 5y 11.07%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.31
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.63
Alpha -23.77
Beta 0.852
Volatility 38.24%
Current Volume 6187.4k
Average Volume 20d 8224.5k
What is the price of HST stocks?
As of May 09, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 14.85 with a total of 6,187,398 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.20%, over one month by +16.93%, over three months by -9.00% and over the past year by -14.07%.
Is Host Hotels & Resorts a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 51.84 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of HST as of May 2025 is 14.55. This means that HST is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.02%.
Is HST a buy, sell or hold?
Host Hotels & Resorts has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.21. Therefor, it is recommend to buy HST.
  • Strong Buy: 10
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for HST stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, HST Host Hotels & Resorts will be worth about 15.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 14.85. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +6.4%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 18 21%
Analysts Target Price 18.1 22.2%
ValueRay Target Price 15.8 6.4%