HST Dividend History & Analysis | 5.9% Yield

HST has a dividend yield of 5.9% and paid 0.95 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.86%
Payout Ratio 105.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 21.47%
Consistency Lifetime 67.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.04%
Payout FCF 93.1%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 69.55%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 22.8%
Total Return 5y: 63.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Hotel & Resort REITs

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
APLE 2,801 M 7.93% 9.33%
RHP 5,913 M 4.98% 7.43%
DRH 1,875 M 4.44% 4.49%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RHP 5,913 M 137% 47.6%
APLE 2,801 M 121% 79.3%
RLJ 1,128 M 96.8% 92.4%
CLDT 361 M 72.6% 82.5%
INN 478 M 58.7% 82.5%

HST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.35 75% 1.96%
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.17%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.28%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 -33.3% 1.43%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 50% 1.71%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.12%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 1.11%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 -55.6% 0.99%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.45 150% 2.29%
2023-09-28 2023-09-30 2023-10-16 Quarterly 0.18 20% 1.13%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-17 Quarterly 0.15 25% 0.92%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-17 Quarterly 0.12 -62.5% 0.76%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-17 Quarterly 0.32 166.7% 2.05%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-17 Quarterly 0.12 100% 0.74%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.06 100% 0.38%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.03 -85% 0.15%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 -20% N/A
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 -20% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.2 -20% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.2 -20% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-17 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-06-28 2016-06-30 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.2 -23.1% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.26 30% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-09-30 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-06-30 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.15 7.1% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-03-31 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.14 7.7% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.13 8.3% N/A
2013-09-26 2013-09-30 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.12 9.1% N/A
2013-06-26 2013-06-28 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.11 10% N/A
2013-03-26 2013-03-28 2013-04-15 Quarterly 0.1 11.1% N/A
2012-12-27 2012-12-31 2013-01-15 Quarterly 0.09 12.5% N/A
2012-09-26 2012-09-28 2012-10-15 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% N/A
2012-06-27 2012-06-29 2012-07-16 Quarterly 0.07 16.7% N/A
2012-03-28 2012-03-30 2012-04-16 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2011-12-28 2011-12-30 2012-01-17 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A

HST Dividend FAQ

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) is the largest lodging REIT in the S&P 500, owning 74 U.S. hotels and five international properties-about 42,500 rooms-plus non-controlling stakes in seven domestic joint ventures. The portfolio is anchored by premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, Hilton, Four Seasons and independent upscale concepts.

What is the Dividend Yield of HST?

As of February 2026, HST`s dividend yield is 5.86%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.95 USD by the current share price of 19.35.

Does HST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, HST paid a dividend of 0.95 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does HST pay dividends?

HST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

HST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HST for the next 4 payments are between 0.244 (-30.3%) and 0.518 (+48.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will HST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HST?

HST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 21.5% per year.
Strong growth: HST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HST?

HST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.04%. If you bought HST's shares at 11.82 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.95 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HST?

HST Payout Consistency is 67.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Unstable: Host Hotels & Resorts has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HST have a good Dividend Yield?

HST`s 5.86% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HST is 105.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of HST?

HST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.55%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HST's Outstanding Shares?

Host Hotels & Resorts's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.97% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has HST ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 4, 2009 with a ratio of 10215:10000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.02 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 153,292,500
1994 163,512,000 +6.67%
1995 170,325,000 +4.17%
1996 204,390,000 +20%
1997 204,390,000
1998 207,268,700 +1.41%
1999 224,900,000 +8.51%
2000 290,642,600 +29.23%
2001 269,300,000 -7.34%
2002 270,100,000 +0.3%
2003 328,000,000 +21.44%
2004 359,700,000 +9.66%
2005 387,200,000 +7.65%
2006 535,000,000 +38.17%
2007 534,300,000 -0.13%
2008 526,100,000 -1.53%
2009 648,100,000 +23.19%
2010 677,300,000 +4.51%
2011 703,100,000 +3.81%
2012 725,100,000 +3.13%
2013 755,600,000 +4.21%
2014 787,600,000 +4.24%
2015 761,900,000 -3.26%
2016 738,600,000 -3.06%
2017 739,600,000 +0.14%
2018 741,000,000 +0.19%
2019 717,100,000 -3.23%
2020 705,300,000 -1.65%
2021 716,100,000 +1.53%
2022 717,700,000 +0.22%
2023 707,600,000 -1.41%
2024 700,900,000 -0.95%
2025 693,900,000 -1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39