Host Hotels & Resorts

HST

Market cap $14.4B

Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. HST have gained 23% in the past six months compared with the industry's rise of 5.7%.

Seven 'safer' S&P 500 dividend stocks—VICI, VZ, BEN, F, HST, T, KEY, and RF—offer yields from $1K invested that exceed single share prices and are supported by free cash flow. Top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs are projected to deliver average net gains of 32.58% by April 2027, with risk/volatility 5% above market average. Analyst targets imply 25.96% to 44.73% net gains for leading dividend dogs, but caution is warranted due to historical target inaccuracy and potential market corrections.

BETHESDA, Md., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”) has been named the winner of Nareit's 2026 Leader in the Light® Award for Operations for large cap REITs. This prestigious award recognizes Host's innovative and responsible approach to design and development, and the measurable impact those efforts have on asset performance.

BETHESDA, Md., March 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust, will report first quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after the market close.

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Seven S&P 500 dividend 'Dogs'—including VICI, VZ, BEN, F, HST, T, and KEY—offer high yields supported by sufficient free cash flow, making them attractive buys. Analyst forecasts project 14.2% to 32.2% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend stocks by March 2027, with an average estimated gain of 20.51%. Dividend safety is emphasized: only stocks with positive free cash flow margins and yields from $1K invested exceeding share prices are considered 'safer' and ideal for purchase.

Host Hotels & Resorts stands out as the largest investment-grade hospitality REIT, with a fortress balance sheet and consistent outperformance versus peers. HST's portfolio focuses on luxury and upper-upscale hotels, with 97% of rooms in this segment and 40% of revenue from out-of-room sources. Exceptional FY 2025 results included 4.2% RevPAR growth, robust dividend coverage, and a total shareholder yield of 6.2%.

Host Hotels & Resorts remains a Buy, supported by strong financials, prudent management, and premium quality as an industry leader. HST delivered solid Q4 and 2025 results, beat FFO and revenue estimates, and provided solid 2026 guidance amid ongoing asset sales. Yield is ~6.1%, including special dividends and buybacks, with a sustainable ~77% payout ratio and a robust balance sheet.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

HST tops Q4 AFFO and revenue estimates as RevPAR climbs on higher room rates and strong transient leisure demand.