Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) stock
Real Estate · Hotel & Resort REITs
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is a Hotel & Resort REITs company in the Real Estate sector, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. As of October 23, 2026, HST closed at $24.72, a market capitalization of $17.17 billion, the 429th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $6.23 billion in revenue (+4% year over year) and $1.02 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 16.7x trailing earnings and 23.6x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +60.5% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +13.4% a year
- 52-week range: $15.61 – $25.71
- Gross margin 29.2%, operating margin 18.2%
- Dividend yield: 3.24%
- FI Handbook report card: C- across 10 metrics
- 18th largest of 30 Real Estate stocks in the S&P 500
HST price chart
1Y price change: +48.6% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HST | +12.6% | +47.6% | +60.5% | +24.0% | +13.4% | +9.3% | +11.3% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
HST key statistics
- Market cap
- $17.2B
- #429 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.7x
- Forward P/E
- 23.6x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.48
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.2B
- +4%
- Free cash flow
- $1.0B
- Gross margin
- 29.2%
- Operating margin
- 18.2%
- Return on equity
- 15.6%
- Dividend yield
- 3.24%
- 52-week range
- $15.61 – $25.71
- Beta
- 1.12
- Price / sales
- 2.8x
- EV / EBITDA
- 12.3x
- Debt / equity
- 0.85x
- Employees
- 162
HST report card
C-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth3.6%D
- Gross margin29.2%C
- Operating margin18.2%C
- FCF margin16.3%B
- Return on equity15.6%B
- Net debt / EBITDA2.2xD
- Forward P/E23.6xC
- PEG ratio3.4xF
- Shareholder yield4.4%B
- Share count change / yr1479.6%F
Host Hotels & Resorts financials
Revenue went from $5.4B in fiscal 2016 to $6.1B in fiscal 2025, growing 1.3% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.4B | $5.4B | $5.5B | $5.5B | $1.6B | $2.9B | $4.9B | $5.3B | $5.7B | $6.1B |
| Operating income | $684.0M | $676.0M | $530.0M | $799.0M | -$953.0M | -$250.0M | $775.0M | $827.0M | $875.0M | $855.0M |
| Net income | $762.0M | $564.0M | $1.1B | $920.0M | -$732.0M | -$11.0M | $633.0M | $740.0M | $697.0M | $765.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.02 | $0.76 | $1.47 | $1.26 | $-1.04 | $-0.02 | $0.88 | $1.04 | $0.99 | $1.10 |
| Free cash flow | $1.0B | $1.0B | $1.0B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buybacks | $218.0M | — | — | $482.0M | $147.0M | $0 | $27.0M | $182.0M | $107.0M | $205.0M |
| Dividends paid | $596.0M | $628.0M | $629.0M | $623.0M | $320.0M | $0 | $150.0M | $547.0M | $737.0M | $623.0M |
| Diluted shares | 743.7M | 739 | 741 | 731 | 706 | 710.3M | 717.5M | 712.8M | 704.0M | 694.1M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into HST?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $20.9B and $1.0B of trailing free cash flow, Host Hotels & Resorts needs to grow free cash flow about 11.2% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 7.5% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 22.5x vs. median 18.1x (10th–90th percentile 10.0x–53.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
HST dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.24%
- Annual dividend
- $0.80
- Years of increases
- —
- 5-yr dividend growth
- -6.7%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 54%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
HST analyst price targets
20 analysts' average 12-month target is $25.69 (+4% vs. $24.72). Targets range from $23.00 to $29.00. 57% rate it a buy.
HST earnings
Next report: November 4, 2026. Host Hotels & Resorts has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $1.6B (+3% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | $0.34 | $0.35 | +4.4% |
| May 6, 2026 | $0.33 | $0.72 | +116.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.19 | $0.20 | +4.1% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.04 | $0.23 | +428.3% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $0.23 | $0.32 | +40.7% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.28 | $0.35 | +25.0% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.13 | $0.15 | +19.1% |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.10 | $0.12 | +16.1% |
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HST news
- Host Hotels & Resorts Earnings Preview: What to Expect · Oct 22, 2026
- HST vs. CUBE: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now? · Oct 21, 2026
- Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Stock May Be A Bargain As Guidance Rises · Oct 19, 2026
- The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Host Hotels & Resorts, Realty Income and Simon Property · Oct 16, 2026
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HST stock FAQ
What is HST's market cap?
Host Hotels & Resorts's market capitalization is $17.17 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 429th in the S&P 500.
What is HST's P/E ratio?
HST trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.7x and a forward P/E of 23.6x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 18.1x.
Does HST pay a dividend?
Yes. Host Hotels & Resorts pays $0.80 per share a year, a 3.24% yield. Dividends fell 6.7% a year over the last five years.
How much has HST stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, HST returned +60.5% over one year, +13.4% a year over five years, +9.3% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is HST stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Host Hotels & Resorts must grow free cash flow about 11% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 7% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the HST price target?
20 analysts cover HST with an average 12-month price target of $25.69, +4% from the current price. 57% of them rate it a buy.
When does HST report earnings?
Host Hotels & Resorts is expected to report earnings on November 4, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Host Hotels & Resorts have?
Host Hotels & Resorts has about 162 full-time employees, or $38.5 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology