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

by · The Cerbat Gem

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: HST) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

  • 1/16/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $18.00 price target on by analysts at Morgan Stanley.
  • 1/13/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.
  • 1/12/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $20.00 price target on by analysts at Robert W. Baird.
  • 1/9/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was given a new $21.00 price target on by analysts at UBS Group AG.
  • 1/9/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts was upgraded by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $21.00 price target on the stock.
  • 1/6/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.
  • 1/6/2026 – Host Hotels & Resorts is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock.
  • 12/29/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/22/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/15/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/8/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 12/4/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $19.00 to $21.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 12/1/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 11/24/2025 – Host Hotels & Resorts had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

Host Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared an annual dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 31st were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 85.0%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 31st. Host Hotels & Resorts’s payout ratio is currently 76.19%.

Insider Activity at Host Hotels & Resorts

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 9,086 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $18.47, for a total value of $167,818.42. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 659,841 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,187,263.27. This represents a 1.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 1.40% 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.

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