Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

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

• 7/30/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 7/23/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $25.00 to $26.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/23/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $25.00 to $26.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $22.00 to $25.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $23.00 to $24.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/15/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 6/30/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 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.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, June 30th. Host Hotels & Resorts’s payout ratio is currently 54.42%.

Insider Activity at Host Hotels & Resorts

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 58,579 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.00, for a total value of $1,288,738.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 697,658 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,348,476. This trade represents a 7.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 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.