Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) in the last few weeks:

• 6/17/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $27.00 price target by Argus.
• 6/15/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 6/12/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by BMO Capital Markets. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/10/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by LADENBURG THALM/SH SH from $25.00 to $28.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/8/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Raymond James Financial, Inc.. They now have a $27.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/4/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $26.25 price target by Stifel Nicolaus.
• 6/2/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $20.00 to $23.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/1/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $20.00 to $23.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 6/1/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $23.00 to $25.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/26/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 5/26/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $23.00 to $24.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/13/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Cantor Fitzgerald from $21.00 to $23.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/12/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $22.00 to $24.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/12/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $20.00 to $22.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 5/11/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 5/7/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $23.00 price target by Stifel Nicolaus.

Host Hotels & Resorts Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.5%. Host Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 54.42%.

Insider Activity at Host Hotels & Resorts

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.00, for a total transaction of $1,288,738.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 697,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,348,476. This trade represents a 7.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

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.