Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio Buys Shares of 1,303,480 Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new stake in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm acquired 1,303,480 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,906,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in Host Hotels & Resorts by 80.5% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 23,800 shares of the company’s stock worth $338,000 after buying an additional 10,618 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts by 24.3% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 5,209,534 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,027,000 after acquiring an additional 1,019,345 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 6.1% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 18,879 shares of the company’s stock worth $268,000 after buying an additional 1,088 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts in the second quarter worth $190,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 413.4% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,718 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 3,799 shares during the last quarter. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 63,882 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $23.13, for a total transaction of $1,477,590.66. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 618,207 shares in the company, valued at approximately $14,299,127.91. This trade represents a 9.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Host Hotels & Resorts News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Host Hotels & Resorts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America highlighted Host Hotels & Resorts among three dividend stocks that could offer stability as markets become more volatile. The firm expects dividends to play a larger role in total returns because payout ratios remain historically low, potentially increasing investor interest in income-oriented real estate stocks. BofA names 3 dividend stocks for stability amidst choppy markets
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast for HST to $2.17 from $2.10, increased Q3 2026 EPS to $0.37 from $0.36, lifted Q4 2026 EPS to $0.50 from $0.48, and raised FY2027 and FY2028 estimates to $2.12 and $2.17, respectively. These revisions suggest modestly improved expectations for near-term hotel operating performance. Host Hotels & Resorts analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts assigned Host Hotels & Resorts a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy,” indicating generally favorable sentiment but not an aggressive upgrade catalyst. Host Hotels & Resorts given Moderate Buy consensus recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed its Q2 2027 EPS estimate to $0.59 from $0.60 and Q1 2028 EPS to $0.63 from $0.65. The reductions are small, but they temper the impact of the upward revisions. The current full-year consensus remains approximately $2.18 per share, compared with the company’s FY2026 guidance of $2.15–$2.18.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HST has been the subject of several research reports. LADENBURG THALM/SH SH lifted their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Argus set a $27.00 target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $27.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup upped their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $24.33.

Host Hotels & Resorts Stock Performance

Shares of HST stock opened at $22.28 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 2.96 and a current ratio of 2.96. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a 52 week low of $15.61 and a 52 week high of $25.71. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $23.76 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $21.99. The company has a market capitalization of $15.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 1.10.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.62 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a net margin of 16.51% and a return on equity of 15.53%. The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.58 EPS. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. On average, analysts expect that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Host Hotels & Resorts 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.