Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) Price Target Raised to $24.00 at Barclays

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) had its target price upped by equities research analysts at Barclays from $23.00 to $24.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price target would indicate a potential downside of 0.25% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on HST. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Monday, June 8th. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH lifted their price objective on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $26.25 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $21.00 to $22.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $24.02.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Performance

NASDAQ HST opened at $24.06 on Tuesday. 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 1-year low of $15.11 and a 1-year high of $25.41. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $23.59 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $20.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.48 billion, a PE ratio of 16.37, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.09.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.31. The business had revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.15% and a net margin of 16.40%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.64 EPS. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.100-2.16 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts will post 2.13 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts

In other Host Hotels & Resorts news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 15,569 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.00, for a total value of $358,087.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 682,089 shares in the company, valued at $15,688,047. This trade represents a 2.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT grew its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the fourth 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 during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its position in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% in the 1st 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. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts in the 1st quarter worth approximately $35,000. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.