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HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.Hold5.8·$24.70+1.48%
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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Stock Analysis

HoldModerate Confidence

Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $24.70, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Marriott International (64.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Host Hotels & Resorts is the largest publicly traded lodging REIT, owning 76 primarily luxury and upper-upscale hotels with ~41,700 rooms, substantially all in the United States as of February 20, 2026. Revenue is earned through hotel operations managed by third parties;... Read more

$24.70-2.0% A.UpsideScore 5.8/10#1 of 9 REIT - Hotel & Motel
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield6.90%
IncomeYield3.21%(5y avg 4.49%)Payout54.42%
Stop $23.73Target $24.40(resistance)A.R:R -0.8:1
Analyst target$24.24-1.9%20 analysts
$24.40our TP
$24.70price
$24.24mean
$21
$28

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $24.70, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Marriott International (64.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.60, earnings proximity 45d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-14
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 29, 202645d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Concentration risk — Counterparty: Marriott International (64.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.0% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)16.9
P/E (Fwd)24.9
Mkt Cap$17.3B
EV/EBITDA12.7
Profit Mgn16.4%
ROE14.9%
Rev Growth2.8%
Beta1.13
Dividend3.21%
Rating analysts25

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C1.25bearish
IV66%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHcounterpartyMarriott International64%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Approximately 64% of our hotels (as measured by 2025 hotel revenues) are managed or franchised by Marriott International. We rely on Marriott's personnel, expertise, technical resources and information systems, proprietary information, good faith and judgment to manage and maintain our hotel operations'

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R -0.8=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.60EARNINGS PROXIMITY 45d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
76 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $21.14Resistance $24.90

Price Targets

$24
$24
A.Upside-1.2%
A.R:R-0.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-12.4% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-29 (45d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HST stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $24.70, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Counterparty: Marriott International (64.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $24.40 (-1.2%), stop $23.73 (−4.1%), A.R:R -0.8:1. Score 5.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the HST stock price target?

Take-profit target: $24.40 (-2.0% upside). Target $24.40 (-1.2%), stop $23.73 (−4.1%), A.R:R -0.8:1. Stop-loss: $23.73.

What are the risks of investing in HST?

Concentration risk — Counterparty: Marriott International (64.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.0% away).

Is HST overvalued or undervalued?

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. trades at a P/E of 16.9 (forward 24.9). TrendMatrix value score: 4.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about HST?

25 analysts cover HST with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $24.

What does Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. do?Host Hotels & Resorts is the largest publicly traded lodging REIT, owning 76 primarily luxury and upper-upscale hotels...

Host Hotels & Resorts is the largest publicly traded lodging REIT, owning 76 primarily luxury and upper-upscale hotels with ~41,700 rooms, substantially all in the United States as of February 20, 2026. Revenue is earned through hotel operations managed by third parties; approximately 64% of hotels (by 2025 hotel revenues) are managed or franchised by Marriott International. No single customer accounts for more than 10% of revenues.

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