NASDAQ: HST
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel
Market Cap
$17.13B
52w High
$25.36
52w Low
$15.12
P/E
17.17
Volume
15.85M
Outstanding Shares
684.88M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 59% over the last year. Revenue grew 6.16% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 14.96% to 14.31%. Free cash flow grew 9.75% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock is trading toward the richer end of its historical P/FCF range (88th percentile) while business metrics are improving. More of the upside is already embedded in the multiple now.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin is at 14.31% — continued expansion would be needed to justify the premium. Revenue growth of 6.16% is encouraging, but any deceleration puts the stretched multiple at risk. This read changes if revenue, margins, and cash flow continue to improve faster than expected — in that case the richer multiple could still prove conservative.
Company profile
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a distinguished member of the S&P 500 index, stands as the world's foremost lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) and a leading proprietor of luxury and upper-upscale hotel properties.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 2000 shares became 2043
Every 891 shares became 1000
Every 1 shares became 5
Every 40 shares became 41
Every 40 shares became 41
Profitability & growth
Standard profitability metrics can be misleading for financial/insurance companies. GAAP requires unrealized investment gains/losses in net income (affecting ROE), and margins are blended across diverse business segments.
Analyst consensus
23
Buy
18
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 5, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.33 · Revenue est $1.61B
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Dividends
$1.67/shareQuarterlyEx-div Jun 30, 2026 · in 10dAdequateHST pays a dividend with a 6.68% declared yield, growing at 10.13% annually, covered 1.4× by free cash flow.
Declared Yield
6.68%
Annual Div / Share
$1.67
TTM $0.95
5yr CAGR
+10.13%
Doubles every ~7.2yr
FCF Coverage
1.4×
Adequate
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+32.99%
5yr CAGR
+10.13%
10yr CAGR
+7.64%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$6/mo
In 5 yrs
$9/mo
In 10 yrs
$15/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$67/yr $6/mo | $108/yr+62% $9/mo | $175/yr+162% $15/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 6.68% → 17.52% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 10.13% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.