Ladenburg Thalmann Reiterates Buy Rating for Host Hotels & Resorts
Ladenburg Thalmann keeps Host Hotels & Resorts at a buy with a $28 target, a 12.86% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Ladenburg Thalmann reiterated its buy rating on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) with a price target of $28 as of June 10, 2026.
- Ladenburg Thalmann's $28 price target implies 12.86% upside from Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s ($HST) current $24.81 share price.
- Shares of Host Hotels & Resorts are trading at $24.89, with a market cap of approximately $17.05 billion and a P/E ratio of 16.93.
- Insiders have been active, with several buying and selling shares recently, while analysts maintain varied ratings with a consensus buy.
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Ladenburg Thalmann has reiterated its buy rating on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NasdaqGS: HST) with a price target of $28. This reaffirmation by analyst Floris Van Dijkum was made on June 10, 2026, as the stock trades at $24.89.
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Stock Up 11.4%
Shares of NasdaqGS:HST are trading at $24.89. Host Hotels & Resorts holds a market capitalization of about $17.05 billion and has a P/E ratio of 16.93. The stock's 52-week range spans from a low of $15.12 to a high of $24.90. Its 50-day moving average is $21.85, while the 200-day moving average is $18.99. The company has a beta of 1.127, indicating moderate volatility.
Recent Earnings
In its most recent earnings report, Host Hotels & Resorts posted revenue of approximately $6.18 billion with a revenue growth of 2.8%. The company achieved an EPS of $1.47, a net margin of 16.37%, and a return on equity of 14.87%. The next earnings release is anticipated on May 6, 2026.
Dividend
Host Hotels & Resorts offers an annual dividend rate of $0.80, yielding 3.21%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 54.42%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Recent insider transactions include EVP and Chief Investment Officer Nathan Tyrrell selling 15,569 shares at $23 each on May 26, 2026. On the same day, Walter Rakowich sold 3,408 shares at $22.90. Meanwhile, on May 20, 2026, Mary Hogan Preusse, Diana Laing, William Stein, and Mary Baglivo each purchased 8,520 shares, although the transaction price was not specified.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 10, 2026, Ladenburg Thalmann maintained its buy rating for Host Hotels & Resorts with a price target of $28. UBS and Barclays both held their ratings at hold with targets of $23 on June 2 and June 1, respectively. Wells Fargo maintained a buy rating with a $25 target on June 1, while Truist Securities set a $24 target on May 26. The consensus among 20 analysts is a buy, with a mean target price of $24.24.
About Host Hotels & Resorts
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning hotel properties. The company is self-managed and operates through its umbrella partnership, Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P., based in Bethesda, Maryland. Under the leadership of CEO James F. Risoleo, the company employs 162 people. Host Hotels & Resorts has a long history, having been incorporated in 1927.
Bottom Line
Ladenburg Thalmann's recent reiteration of a buy rating on Host Hotels & Resorts underscores ongoing confidence in the company's prospects. With a solid market position and continuing insider activity, investors keep a close eye on such ratings and insights. It's important to remember that these analyst ratings are an opinion and should be considered as part of a broader investment strategy.
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