HST

HST's strong demand, disciplined capital recycling, flexible balance sheet and dividend payouts support its case for portfolio gains.

Host Hotels (HST) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Host Hotels (HST) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Host Hotels & Resorts remains a Buy, supported by strong quarterly results, upward guidance revisions, and an attractive risk-reward profile. HST's Q2 delivered 8.6% YoY Adjusted FFO per share growth, robust RevPAR gains, and a 60 bps EBITDA margin improvement, with further guidance increases. The balance sheet is solid, while the conservative dividend payout positions HST for resilience and potential for extra shareholder returns.

Host Hotels & Resorts is upgraded to 'Buy' with a $25/share price target, reflecting improved fundamentals and attractive risk/reward. HST delivered a strong Q2 2026, raising AFFO guidance to $2.15–$2.18/share and achieving robust RevPAR growth across key markets. The company maintains sector-best balance sheet strength, ample liquidity, and a comfortably covered 3.5% dividend yield.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust, today provided an updated investor presentation for second quarter 2026 results. The investor presentation can be found on the Investor Relations section on the Company's website at https://www.hosthotels.com/#key-investors-materials.