Fintel reports that on March 21, 2025, Morgan Stanley upgraded their outlook for Host Hotels & Resorts (NasdaqGS:HST) from Underweight to Equal-Weight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 34.16% Upside
As of March 19, 2025, the average one-year price target for Host Hotels & Resorts is $20.07/share. The forecasts range from a low of $16.16 to a high of $23.10. The average price target represents an increase of 34.16% from its latest reported closing price of $14.96 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Host Hotels & Resorts is 5,423MM, a decrease of 4.71%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.12.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1,366 funds or institutions reporting positions in Host Hotels & Resorts. This is an decrease of 11 owner(s) or 0.80% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to HST is 0.24%, an increase of 3.73%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 4.97% to 857,419K shares. 
The put/call ratio of HST is 1.09, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Cohen & Steers holds 50,003K shares representing 7.15% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 46,070K shares , representing an increase of 7.87%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in HST by 14.99% over the last quarter.
Norges Bank holds 46,112K shares representing 6.60% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 0K shares , representing an increase of 100.00%.
Jpmorgan Chase holds 37,048K shares representing 5.30% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 36,393K shares , representing an increase of 1.77%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HST by 0.70% over the last quarter.
VGSIX - Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Investor Shares holds 27,769K shares representing 3.97% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 28,182K shares , representing a decrease of 1.49%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HST by 6.16% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 22,555K shares representing 3.23% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,095K shares , representing an increase of 19.78%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in HST by 89.26% over the last quarter.
Host Hotels & Resorts Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an American real estate investment trust that invests in hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures.
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