Vise Technologies Inc. Takes $1.36 Million Position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. $HST

Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ:HST) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 57,459 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,362,000.

Other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its holdings in Host Hotels & Resorts by 89.1% in the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 1,658 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 781 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in Host Hotels & Resorts during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its stake in Host Hotels & Resorts by 64.7% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 1,632 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 641 shares during the period. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in the 1st quarter valued at $35,000. 98.52% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Nathan S. Tyrrell sold 63,882 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.13, for a total value of $1,477,590.66. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 618,207 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,299,127.91. This trade represents a 9.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 1.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on HST shares. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from $20.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $27.00 price target on shares of Host Hotels & Resorts in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $26.25 price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Host Hotels & Resorts from $25.00 to $26.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Host Hotels & Resorts from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Host Hotels & Resorts currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $24.33.

Host Hotels & Resorts Price Performance

Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts stock opened at $23.19 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $15.89 billion, a PE ratio of 15.46, a P/E/G ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.10. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $23.99 and a 200 day moving average price of $21.86. The company has a quick ratio of 2.96, a current ratio of 2.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.80. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a twelve month low of $15.61 and a twelve month high of $25.71.

Host Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ:HST) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.62 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $1.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.62 billion. Host Hotels & Resorts had a return on equity of 15.53% and a net margin of 16.51%.Host Hotels & Resorts’s quarterly revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.58 earnings per share. Host Hotels & Resorts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.150-2.180 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will post 2.18 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Host Hotels & Resorts Profile

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.