Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)


Market Price (9/7/2026): $22.08 | Market Cap: $15.1 BilSector: Real Estate | Industry: Hotel & Resort REITs

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)


Market Price (9/7/2026): $22.08
Market Cap: $15.1 Bil
Sector: Real Estate
Industry: Hotel & Resort REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 4.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.8%, FCF Yield is 6.7%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -4.6%

Key risks
HST key risks include [1] significant exposure to rising interest rates and reliance on external capital due to its REIT structure and floating-rate debt, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, Dividend Yield is 4.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.8%, FCF Yield is 6.7%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 26%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization, Smart Buildings & Proptech, and Sustainable & Green Buildings. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -4.6%
5 Key risks
HST key risks include [1] significant exposure to rising interest rates and reliance on external capital due to its REIT structure and floating-rate debt, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) stock has remained largely at the same level since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Performance Followed by Price Pullback: Host Hotels & Resorts reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), with Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share increasing 8.6% year-over-year to $0.63, surpassing analyst estimates. Total revenues also grew 3.4% to $1.64 billion, exceeding expectations. Despite these strong results, the stock experienced an approximate 7% decline immediately following the earnings release around early August 2026, suggesting that the positive news was largely anticipated and priced in, leading to profit-taking by investors.

2. Raised Fiscal 2026 Guidance Tempered by Anticipated RevPAR Deceleration: Management increased its full-year fiscal 2026 AFFO guidance to a range of $2.15–$2.18 per share, a 4.3% increase at the midpoint from previous guidance, reflecting the strong first-half performance. However, management also indicated an expectation for comparable hotel RevPAR growth to decelerate in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared to the Q2 2026 growth of 7.0%. This anticipated slowdown, particularly as the significant boost from events like the World Cup (which contributed approximately 160 basis points to Q2 RevPAR growth) fades, likely contributed to a stabilization of the stock price rather than sustained upward momentum.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) stock has remained largely at the same level since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q2 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Performance Followed by Price Pullback: Host Hotels & Resorts reported robust financial results for fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), with Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share increasing 8.6% year-over-year to $0.63, surpassing analyst estimates. Total revenues also grew 3.4% to $1.64 billion, exceeding expectations. Despite these strong results, the stock experienced an approximate 7% decline immediately following the earnings release around early August 2026, suggesting that the positive news was largely anticipated and priced in, leading to profit-taking by investors.

2. Raised Fiscal 2026 Guidance Tempered by Anticipated RevPAR Deceleration: Management increased its full-year fiscal 2026 AFFO guidance to a range of $2.15–$2.18 per share, a 4.3% increase at the midpoint from previous guidance, reflecting the strong first-half performance. However, management also indicated an expectation for comparable hotel RevPAR growth to decelerate in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared to the Q2 2026 growth of 7.0%. This anticipated slowdown, particularly as the significant boost from events like the World Cup (which contributed approximately 160 basis points to Q2 RevPAR growth) fades, likely contributed to a stabilization of the stock price rather than sustained upward momentum.

3. Ongoing Capital Expenditure Programs and Renovation Impact: Host Hotels is continuing its substantial capital investment strategy, having reinvested approximately $2.1 billion into comprehensive renovations across 34 hotels. While these programs are designed to enhance future performance and are expected to contribute 60% of hotel EBITDA in fiscal 2026, ongoing large-scale renovations, such as the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego project extending until fiscal Q1 2027, create a temporary drag on earnings. The long-term nature of these projects, with the full renovation program not completing until 2029, implies a sustained investment horizon that may temper short-term growth expectations.

4. Analyst Consensus Reflects Moderate Upside: While analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" or "Buy" rating for Host Hotels & Resorts, the average 1-year price target is in the range of $24.33 to $25.07. This represents a modest upside of approximately 8% to 9% from the stock's trading levels during the specified period. The market's perception of the stock as fairly valued, despite positive company-specific developments and a healthy industry outlook, may have limited significant price appreciation.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -0.4% change in HST stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -2.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269062026Change
Stock Price ($)22.1422.05-0.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,1656,2190.9%
Net Income Margin (%)16.4%16.5%0.7%
P/E Multiple15.114.7-2.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6886850.4%
Cumulative Contribution-0.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HST-0.4% 
Market (SPY)1.8%16.0%
Sector (XLRE)-0.1%40.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 18.1% change in HST stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 32.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820269062026Change
Stock Price ($)18.6722.0518.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,1146,2191.7%
Net Income Margin (%)12.5%16.5%32.0%
P/E Multiple16.814.7-12.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6886850.4%
Cumulative Contribution18.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HST18.1% 
Market (SPY)12.6%38.3%
Sector (XLRE)0.9%47.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 38.6% change in HST stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 48.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259062026Change
Stock Price ($)15.9122.0538.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,9276,2194.9%
Net Income Margin (%)11.1%16.5%48.5%
P/E Multiple16.714.7-12.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6926851.1%
Cumulative Contribution38.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HST38.6% 
Market (SPY)20.4%36.2%
Sector (XLRE)6.5%44.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 68.6% change in HST stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 19.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239062026Change
Stock Price ($)13.0822.0568.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2266,21919.0%
Net Income Margin (%)14.5%16.5%13.9%
P/E Multiple12.314.719.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)7116853.9%
Cumulative Contribution68.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HST68.6% 
Market (SPY)77.1%58.3%
Sector (XLRE)30.3%52.4%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HST Return19%-5%28%-5%7%30%91%
Peers Return17%-23%28%-0%-11%40%42%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HST Win Rate50%50%58%50%58%78% 
Peers Win Rate52%42%53%40%43%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HST Max Drawdown-19%-27%-23%-23%-26%-15% 
Peers Max Drawdown-26%-36%-25%-21%-34%-12% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PK, RHP, PEB, SHO, DRH. See HST Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHSTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven136 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-11.0%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.3%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven44 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-12.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.8%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven24 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven127 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-12.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven34 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-44.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days

Compare to PK, RHP, PEB, SHO, DRH

In The Past

Host Hotels & Resorts's stock fell -24.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventHSTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.6%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven136 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-44.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven81.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-23.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1150 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.1%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven322 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-40.0%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.8%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven638 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-39.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-23.5%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven121 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-79.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven389.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven413 days1085 days

Compare to PK, RHP, PEB, SHO, DRH

In The Past

Host Hotels & Resorts's stock fell -24.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 32.6% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is a leading S&P 500 company and the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT), primarily focused on owning high-quality hotel properties. Unlike hotel operators, Host's business model centers on acquiring, owning, and strategically managing a portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale hotel real estate assets. This makes it a real estate landlord in the hospitality sector, generating revenue through its property ownership rather than direct hotel operations.

The company's extensive portfolio includes 74 properties in the United States and five internationally, encompassing approximately 46,100 rooms. Host enhances the value of these assets by partnering with numerous prestigious global brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, and Hilton, among others. These partnerships ensure that the hotels are managed and branded by experienced operators, offering guests premium lodging services and amenities under well-recognized names.

Host Hotels & Resorts targets the luxury and upper-upscale segments of the hospitality market. Its primary customers are diverse, ranging from business travelers seeking high-end accommodations for corporate trips to leisure guests and groups enjoying premium experiences. With a disciplined approach to capital allocation and asset management, Host strategically invests in properties that appeal to guests prioritizing brand quality, superior service, and prime locations, predominantly across key U.S. markets.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Host Hotels & Resorts (HST):

  • Host Hotels & Resorts is like Simon Property Group (SPG) for luxury hotels – they own a vast portfolio of prime hotel real estate and partner with top brands like Marriott and Hyatt to operate them.
  • Think of Host Hotels & Resorts as American Tower (AMT) for high-end hotel real estate – they own the valuable buildings and land, while famous hotel brands lease and run the day-to-day operations.

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  • Luxury & Upper-Upscale Hotel Properties: Host Hotels & Resorts owns a vast portfolio of premium hotel properties, operated by leading global brands, that offer lodging, dining, and event facilities.
  • Hotel Real Estate Asset Management: The company provides strategic oversight and aggressive asset management services to optimize the value and financial performance of its hotel property portfolio.
  • Hospitality Joint Venture Investments: Host Hotels & Resorts invests in and manages non-controlling interests in various domestic and international joint ventures within the hospitality sector.

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Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) operates as a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT). Its business model involves owning hotel properties and partnering with major hotel brands to manage and operate these properties. Therefore, its major "customers" are the hotel management companies and brands that lease or operate its properties, from which Host derives its revenue through various agreements (e.g., base rent, percentage rent, or profit-sharing).

The major customer companies for Host Hotels & Resorts, based on the brands they partner with, include:

  • Marriott International, Inc. (symbol: MAR)
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation (symbol: H)
  • Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (symbol: HLT)
  • Accor SA (operates brands like Fairmont, Swissôtel, ibis, Novotel)

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  • Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)
  • Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
  • Accor S.A. (ACCYY)

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James F. Risoleo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Risoleo joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 1996 and has served as its President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2017. His previous roles at Host include Executive Vice President and Managing Director of European business activities, leader of West Coast investment activities, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, and Senior Vice President for acquisitions. Before joining Host, Mr. Risoleo was Vice President, Development at Interstate Hotels Corporation and a Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate at Westinghouse Electric Corporation. He earned a business degree and a Juris Doctor from Duquesne University and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar. Mr. Risoleo also previously served as a director of Cole Office & Industrial REIT, a public non-listed REIT.

Sourav Ghosh, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Ghosh joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 2009 and has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2020. Prior to his CFO role, he was Executive Vice President, Strategy & Analytics and Vice President, Global Business Intelligence & Portfolio Strategy at Host. Before joining Host, Mr. Ghosh held various positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, including Senior Director of Real Estate Investments and Director of Acquisitions & Development, where he was responsible for sourcing, structuring, and negotiating acquisitions and development deals. He is an alumnus of Widener University. Mr. Ghosh serves on the board of directors for the U.S. Travel Association, Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry, and a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

Julie P. Aslaksen, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Ms. Aslaksen joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 2019 and serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. Her previous experience includes serving as Vice President and General Counsel at General Dynamics Information Technology, and Staff Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at General Dynamics Corporation.

Nathan S. Tyrrell, Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer

Mr. Tyrrell joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 2005 and has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer since 2017. During his tenure at Host, he held leadership positions including Executive Vice President, Investments; Managing Director, Investments; and Senior Vice President, Treasurer. Before joining Host, Mr. Tyrrell worked in finance and development at The Rouse Company and in investment banking for Alex. Brown Realty, Inc., focusing on real estate and mergers and acquisitions.

Michael E. Lentz, Executive Vice President, Development, Design & Construction

Mr. Lentz joined Host Hotels & Resorts in 2016 and has served as Executive Vice President, Development, Design & Construction since 2019. Prior to Host, Mr. Lentz was Senior Vice President and Head of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands Corp., a global gaming company, and Vice President of Project Development at Walt Disney Imagineering, where he oversaw the development, design, and construction of theme parks, timeshare, and resort hotels.

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The key risks to Host Hotels & Resorts (symbol: HST) are:
  1. Cyclicality of the Lodging Industry and Sensitivity to Economic Downturns: As the largest lodging real estate investment trust, Host Hotels & Resorts is highly susceptible to the cyclical nature of the hotel industry. Its focus on luxury and upper-upscale properties makes it particularly vulnerable to economic slowdowns, as both high-end leisure and business travelers tend to curtail spending during such periods. This can lead to significant volatility in the company's financial performance, affecting occupancy levels and room rates.
  2. Exposure to External Economic, Political, and Environmental Factors: Host Hotels & Resorts' operations are influenced by a broad range of external factors. These include shifts in travel patterns, geopolitical tensions, and the continuing threat of pandemics, all of which can disrupt travel and negatively impact revenue streams. Furthermore, climate change poses increasing risks, such as more frequent and intense severe weather events in coastal markets, potential limitations on water usage in other areas, rising property insurance costs, and increased operating expenses to protect and repair hotels.
  3. Intense Competition and Market Saturation: The lodging industry is highly competitive, with Host Hotels & Resorts facing rivals from other luxury and upper-upscale hotels, as well as alternative lodging options like short-term rentals. Market saturation in key urban and resort destinations can limit growth opportunities and exert downward pressure on room rates and occupancy levels, impacting the company's profitability and market share.

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The addressable markets for Host Hotels & Resorts' main products and services, which are luxury and upper-upscale hotel accommodations, are as follows:

The U.S. luxury and upscale hotel market was estimated at approximately $160.56 billion in 2024.

The global luxury hotel market size was valued at $170.77 billion in 2025, with projections to grow to $189.68 billion in 2026.

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Host Hotels & Resorts (symbol: HST) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market trends:

  1. Growth in Group and Business Transient Demand: The company has observed significant growth in group room nights and an increased pace in total group revenue. For instance, in Q1 2024, group revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 4% driven by room nights, with definite group room nights on the books for 2024 totaling 3.6 million, and total group revenue pace up 7% compared to the prior year. Business transient RevPAR also grew 5% in Q1 2024, driven by both rate and room nights. The company maintained an optimistic outlook for 2024 due to reasons including business transient's gradual improvement.
  2. Strong Leisure Segment Performance and Pricing Power: Host Hotels & Resorts anticipates continued robust performance from its leisure segment, particularly at its luxury and upper-upscale resorts. Transient rates at comparable resorts were up 52% in Q1 2024 compared to 2019, reflecting strong leisure demand and pricing power. This trend is supported by affluent consumers prioritizing spending on experiences, as highlighted in the company's outlook.
  3. Revenue Generation from Strategic Renovations and Asset Management: The company's disciplined approach to capital allocation includes transformational renovations aimed at enhancing property value and market share. Since 2018, Host has completed 24 such renovations. The 12 hotels that have stabilized post-renovation operations have shown an average RevPAR index share gain of 8.5 points, exceeding the targeted gain of 3 to 5 points, indicating meaningful tailwinds for the portfolio. These strategic investments are designed to improve both the top line and EBITDA.
  4. Growth in Ancillary Spending (Out-of-Room Revenue): Host Hotels & Resorts is benefiting from elevated levels of out-of-room spending by guests. This includes strong growth in food and beverage, golf, and spa revenues. In Q4 2025, comparable hotel food and beverage revenue grew approximately 6%, and other revenue, including golf and spa, saw a 10% increase. This increased ancillary spending contributes to overall total RevPAR growth.
  5. Strategic Portfolio Expansion through Acquisitions: The company actively pursues opportunistic acquisitions to enhance its portfolio quality and expand its footprint. Host seeks larger, more complex transactions in hotels with diverse demand generators (group, business transient, and leisure) and multiple revenue outlets. An example is the recently announced acquisition of a two-hotel complex in Nashville for approximately $530 million, which is expected to further improve the quality of its portfolio and rank among its top assets based on estimated 2024 results.

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Share Repurchases

  • Host Hotels & Resorts repurchased $100 million of common stock in Q1 2025, buying 6.3 million shares at an average price of $15.79 per share.
  • Since 2022, the company has repurchased $415 million of stock at an average price of $16.16 per share.
  • As of February 2026, the company had a remaining capacity of $585 million under its Board-authorized share repurchase program.

Share Issuance

  • No significant dollar amount of share issuances as a capital allocation decision was found for Host Hotels & Resorts within the last 3-5 years.

Inbound Investments

  • No information regarding large inbound investments made in Host Hotels & Resorts by third-parties was found within the last 3-5 years.

Outbound Investments

  • No instances where Host Hotels & Resorts made a strategic investment in another company were found within the last 3-5 years. The company's capital allocation in this area has focused on portfolio recycling through dispositions.

Capital Expenditures

  • Host Hotels & Resorts reported total capital expenditures of $644 million for the full year 2025.
  • The company forecasts total capital expenditures for 2026 to be between $525 million and $625 million.
  • Primary focus of capital expenditures includes multi-year, comprehensive Marriott and Hyatt Transformational Capital Programs aimed at increasing RevPAR index share and elevating EBITDA growth.

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Peer Outperformance in Hotel & Resort REITs

HST has outperformed 93% of its 15 Hotel & Resort REITs peers over 5Y. Hotel & Resort REITs ranks 5th of 12 industries in Real Estate by median 5Y return.
Share of Hotel & Resort REITs constituents that HST has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
67%
of 15 industry peers · 36.9% return
3Y
80%
of 15 industry peers · 69.5% return
5Y
93%
of 15 industry peers · 71.6% return
No Hotel & Resort REITs peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten HST by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Real Estate sector, ranked by 5Y. Hotel & Resort REITs is HST's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care REITs 14 19.5%60.9%61.7% WELL 213% · CTRE 126% · DHC 120%
Retail REITs 22 11.3%38.5%36.4% IVT 1599% · SKT 168% · SPG 103%
Real Estate Development 6 -9.2%15.1%20.6% JOE 55% · AXR 44% · FOR 37%
Other Specialized REITs 11 5.3%22.6%17.0% IRM 193% · LAMR 69% · EPR 68%
Hotel & Resort REITs ← 16 28.6%28.9%5.0% RHP 78% · HST 72% · DRH 54%
Industrial REITs 11 15.0%18.2%3.8% FR 28% · EGP 27% · PLD 15%
Diversified REITs 12 9.7%28.3%-6.3% CTO 71% · WPC 21% · LXP 14%
Multi-Family Residential REITs 13 -4.9%5.0%-17.5% AIV 17% · ESS 2% · IRT -5%
Single-Family Residential REITs 4 -2.0%1.0%-17.9% AMH -10% · ELS -17% · INVH -19%
Real Estate Services 27 -16.9%-7.8%-25.0% REAX 853% · MDRR 577% · CHCI 281%
Office REITs 18 -7.3%18.5%-27.9% PSTL 62% · CDP 54% · SLG 9%
Telecom Tower REITs 3 -7.9%-8.9%-43.6% AMT -31% · SBAC -44% · CCI -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

HSTPKRHPPEBSHODRHMedian
NameHost Hot.Park Hot.Ryman Ho.Pebblebr.Sunstone.Diamondr. 
Mkt Price22.0515.26123.4918.0311.0612.0816.64
Mkt Cap15.13.17.82.02.02.52.8
Rev LTM6,2192,5412,7441,5011,0031,1362,021
Op Inc LTM89330454911293183243
FCF LTM1,01781275279198163237
FCF 3Y Avg905150232270184129208
CFO LTM1,606404692279198244342
CFO 3Y Avg1,491427610270184231349

Growth & Margins

HSTPKRHPPEBSHODRHMedian
NameHost Hot.Park Hot.Ryman Ho.Pebblebr.Sunstone.Diamondr. 
Rev Chg LTM4.9%-1.4%12.2%2.1%7.3%1.0%3.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.0%-1.9%10.6%1.7%0.0%2.4%2.1%
Rev Chg Q3.4%1.2%13.6%-0.1%6.7%4.1%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.9%0.3%3.4%-0.0%1.8%1.1%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM9.2%22.1%13.3%53.3%28.1%13.8%18.0%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg3.5%-1.4%7.7%15.4%-8.5%5.7%4.6%
Op Mgn LTM14.4%12.0%20.0%7.4%9.3%16.1%13.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg13.9%11.4%20.4%5.9%9.2%14.0%12.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%2.8%0.7%0.6%0.4%1.4%0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM25.8%15.9%25.2%18.6%19.8%21.5%20.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg25.4%16.4%24.4%18.4%19.2%20.6%19.9%
FCF/Rev LTM16.4%3.2%10.0%18.6%19.8%14.4%15.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg15.4%5.8%9.2%18.4%19.2%11.5%13.5%

Valuation

HSTPKRHPPEBSHODRHMedian
NameHost Hot.Park Hot.Ryman Ho.Pebblebr.Sunstone.Diamondr. 
Mkt Cap15.13.17.82.02.02.52.8
P/S2.41.22.81.42.02.22.1
P/Op Inc16.910.014.218.222.013.515.6
P/EBIT11.434.714.231.820.111.517.1
P/E14.7-18.728.7-43.638.616.115.4
P/CFO9.47.611.37.310.310.29.8
Total Yield11.1%1.2%7.3%-2.1%6.7%9.3%7.0%
Dividend Yield4.3%6.5%3.8%0.2%4.1%3.1%4.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.0%5.9%3.5%17.3%9.3%6.7%6.8%
D/E0.41.30.51.20.50.50.5
Net D/E0.21.30.51.10.40.40.5

Returns

HSTPKRHPPEBSHODRHMedian
NameHost Hot.Park Hot.Ryman Ho.Pebblebr.Sunstone.Diamondr. 
1M Rtn-5.3%3.4%2.2%-0.8%-0.2%-3.6%-0.5%
3M Rtn-7.0%10.5%4.7%6.8%-2.9%4.8%4.8%
6M Rtn20.3%45.8%31.8%40.9%20.0%28.0%29.9%
12M Rtn36.9%38.7%28.5%53.4%20.1%46.5%37.8%
3Y Rtn69.5%71.4%63.8%26.3%39.0%70.8%66.7%
1M Excs Rtn-5.8%6.2%-0.7%-2.4%-2.1%-4.5%-2.3%
3M Excs Rtn-11.6%6.0%0.2%2.3%-7.4%0.3%0.2%
6M Excs Rtn5.8%31.2%17.3%26.4%5.5%13.5%15.4%
12M Excs Rtn16.9%18.7%9.6%34.2%0.9%27.5%17.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-4.6%-5.3%-5.6%-44.7%-34.9%-6.4%-6.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Hotel ownership6,1145,6845,3114,907 
Food and beverage    674
Other    358
Rooms    1,858
Total6,1145,6845,3114,9072,890


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil19981997
Hotels618444
Corporate & Other43-12
Senior Living 17
Total661449


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil2025202420232022
Hotel ownership776707752643
Total776707752643


Assets by Segment
$ Mil19981997
Hotels7,9085,787
Corporate & Other360116
Senior Living 623
Total8,2686,526


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$22.05 
Market Cap ($ Bil)15.1 
First Trading Date04/06/1983 
Distance from 52W High-13.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$23.46$20.23
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-6.0%9.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility24.8%24.8%
Downside Capture128.2760.56
Upside Capture69.5084.12
Correlation (SPY)16.3%36.1%
HST Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.330.260.290.690.701.00
Up Beta-0.10-1.05-0.840.400.651.05
Down Beta-3.51-0.89-0.370.520.670.89
Up Capture-18%72%89%91%80%102%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days6203365128388
Down Capture321%152%101%81%69%101%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days15213060119354

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HST
HST35.8%24.7%1.19-
Sector ETF (XLRE)7.9%14.0%0.3144.1%
Equity (SPY)19.7%12.8%1.1335.9%
Gold (GLD)24.6%29.2%0.7513.9%
Commodities (DBC)43.8%20.3%1.67-18.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)9.1%13.6%0.3947.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-28.1%43.8%-0.6314.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HST
HST11.3%30.0%0.38-
Sector ETF (XLRE)1.9%19.2%-0.0053.1%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.2%0.5761.1%
Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.826.5%
Commodities (DBC)10.7%19.5%0.4314.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%18.9%-0.0157.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.2%52.6%0.3828.8%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HST
HST6.3%34.0%0.26-
Sector ETF (XLRE)6.2%20.4%0.2654.4%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7257.9%
Gold (GLD)12.4%16.3%0.62-0.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.9%18.1%0.3522.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1960.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.7%66.2%1.0317.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8142026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity43.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 73120260.9%
Average Daily Volume11.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity684.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.4%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/7/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-7.0%-9.3%-12.5%
5/6/2026-0.0%-0.6%13.6%
2/18/2026-0.9%-2.7%-5.7%
11/5/20256.8%11.4%5.5%
7/30/2025-2.5%-5.1%7.2%
4/30/20252.9%3.4%9.7%
2/19/2025-1.9%-6.3%-12.4%
11/6/20240.1%0.1%4.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91115
# Negative15139
Median Positive2.9%3.4%5.5%
Median Negative-2.1%-5.1%-12.4%
Max Positive6.8%16.7%42.4%
Max Negative-7.4%-9.3%-16.8%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/2026-7.0%-9.3%-12.5%
5/6/2026-0.0%-0.6%13.6%
2/18/2026-0.9%-2.7%-5.7%
11/5/20256.8%11.4%5.5%
7/30/2025-2.5%-5.1%7.2%
4/30/20252.9%3.4%9.7%
2/19/2025-1.9%-6.3%-12.4%
11/6/20240.1%0.1%4.5%
7/31/2024-4.3%-8.5%0.8%
5/1/2024-2.1%-3.2%-4.8%
2/21/20242.2%2.1%4.7%
11/1/20234.5%3.4%13.6%
8/2/2023-7.4%-7.2%-13.0%
5/3/20236.4%6.5%8.2%
2/15/2023-5.9%-5.9%-16.8%
11/2/2022-5.6%-6.7%3.2%
8/3/20222.0%8.1%0.2%
5/4/2022-1.9%-4.2%2.1%
2/16/2022-0.1%-4.2%-1.5%
11/3/20210.7%1.3%-13.2%
8/3/2021-4.0%2.6%3.9%
5/4/2021-0.2%-3.3%-0.8%
2/18/20214.4%2.1%11.2%
11/4/2020-0.5%16.7%42.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive91115
# Negative15139
Median Positive2.9%3.4%5.5%
Median Negative-2.1%-5.1%-12.4%
Max Positive6.8%16.7%42.4%
Max Negative-7.4%-9.3%-16.8%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202102/24/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/25/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202007/31/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/6/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 NAREIT FFO per diluted shareReported2.112.122.14   
2026 Adjusted FFO per diluted shareReported2.152.172.18   
2026 Comparable hotel Total RevPAR growthReported4.75%5.0%5.25%   
2026 Comparable hotel RevPAR growthReported4.75%5.0%5.25%   
2026 Comparable hotel EBITDA marginReported29.6%29.65%29.7% 0.1%RaisedGuidance: 29.55% for 2026
2026 RevenueReported6.12 Bil6.14 Bil6.15 Bil-0.0% LoweredGuidance: 6.14 Bil for 2026
2026 Operating profit marginReported14.9%15.0%15.1% 0.2%RaisedGuidance: 14.75% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAreReported1.82 Bil1.83 Bil1.84 Bil1.1% RaisedGuidance: 1.81 Bil for 2026
2026 Net IncomeReported944.00 Mil953.00 Mil962.00 Mil2.3% RaisedGuidance: 931.50 Mil for 2026
2026 EPSReported1.351.361.382.2% RaisedGuidance: 1.33 for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported550.00 Mil590.00 Mil630.00 Mil-1.7% LoweredGuidance: 600.00 Mil for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Comparable hotel Total RevPARReported386388391   
2026 Comparable hotel RevPARReported230232233   
2026 Comparable hotel EBITDA marginReported29.4%29.55%29.7% 0.4%RaisedGuidance: 29.2% for 2026
2026 RevenueReported6.10 Bil6.14 Bil6.18 Bil1.1% RaisedGuidance: 6.08 Bil for 2026
2026 Operating Profit MarginReported14.4%14.75%15.1% 0.5%RaisedGuidance: 14.25% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAreReported1.78 Bil1.81 Bil1.83 Bil2.3% RaisedGuidance: 1.77 Bil for 2026
2026 Net IncomeReported908.00 Mil931.50 Mil955.00 Mil7.9% RaisedGuidance: 863.50 Mil for 2026
2026 EPSReported1.31.331.378.5% RaisedGuidance: 1.23 for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported545.00 Mil600.00 Mil655.00 Mil4.3% RaisedGuidance: 575.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Comparable hotel Total RevPAR GrowthReported2.5%3.25%4.0% -0.2%Lower NewActual: 3.4% for 2025
2026 Comparable hotel RevPAR GrowthReported2.0%2.75%3.5% -0.2%Lower NewActual: 3.0% for 2025
2026 Comparable hotel EBITDA marginReported29.0%29.2%29.4% 0.4%Higher NewActual: 28.8% for 2025
2026 Diluted earnings per common shareReported1.191.231.2710.8% Higher NewActual: 1.11 for 2025
2026 NAREIT FFO per diluted shareReported1.992.032.071.5% Higher NewActual: 2 for 2025
2026 Adjusted FFO per diluted shareReported2.032.072.112.0% Higher NewActual: 2.03 for 2025
2026 Total revenuesReported6.03 Bil6.08 Bil6.12 Bil0.2% Higher NewActual: 6.06 Bil for 2025
2026 Operating profit marginReported13.9%14.25%14.6% 0.4%Higher NewActual: 13.9% for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDAreReported1.74 Bil1.77 Bil1.80 Bil2.3% Higher NewActual: 1.73 Bil for 2025
2026 Net incomeReported836.00 Mil863.50 Mil891.00 Mil10.7% Higher NewActual: 780.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Total Capital ExpendituresReported525.00 Mil575.00 Mil625.00 Mil-7.6% Lower NewActual: 622.50 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Comparable hotel Total RevPAR GrowthReported 3.4%    
2025 Comparable hotel RevPAR GrowthReported 3.0%    
2025 Comparable hotel EBITDA marginReported 28.8%  0.2%RaisedGuidance: 28.55% for 2025
2025 Diluted earnings per common shareReported 1.11 26.9% RaisedGuidance: 0.88 for 2025
2025 NAREIT FFO per diluted shareReported 2 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 1.97 for 2025
2025 Adjusted FFO per diluted shareReported 2.03 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 2 for 2025
2025 Operating GuaranteesReported 24.00 Mil    
2025 RevenueReported 6.06 Bil -0.4% LoweredGuidance: 6.08 Bil for 2025
2025 Operating profit marginReported 13.9%  0.4%RaisedGuidance: 13.5% for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDAreReported 1.73 Bil 1.5% RaisedGuidance: 1.71 Bil for 2025
2025 Net incomeReported 780.00 Mil 26.6% RaisedGuidance: 616.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Total Capital ExpendituresReported605.00 Mil622.50 Mil640.00 Mil-0.4% LoweredGuidance: 625.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/25/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lentz, Michael EEVP, Development, D&CDirectSell825202623.2656,7571,320,3326,392,160Form
2Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell821202623.1363,8821,477,75614,300,733Form
3Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell527202623.0015,569358,08715,688,047Form
4Rakowich, Walter C DirectSell527202622.903,40878,0411,752,651Form
5Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell511202622.0058,5791,288,73815,348,476Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Lentz, Michael EEVP, Development, D&CDirectSell825202623.2656,7571,320,3326,392,160Form
2Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell821202623.1363,8821,477,75614,300,733Form
3Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell527202623.0015,569358,08715,688,047Form
4Rakowich, Walter C DirectSell527202622.903,40878,0411,752,651Form
5Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell511202622.0058,5791,288,73815,348,476Form
6Lentz, Michael EEVP, Development, D&CDirectSell302202619.9512,673252,8266,614,146Form
7Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell1215202518.479,086167,84712,189,375Form
8Tyrrell, Nathan SEVP, Ch. Investment OfficerDirectSell1215202518.1511,954216,96512,141,025Form
9Lentz, Michael EEVP, Development, D&CDirectSell1126202517.6435,000617,4744,623,891Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 7, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Hazelview Securities Inc.$17.3 Mil3.2%45ADD +49.5%13F
Vert Asset Management LLC$6.5 Mil2.1%48Hold13F
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$6.9 Mil2.0%41New13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$38.9 Mil1.5%48ADD +25.7%13F
Resolution Capital Ltd$40.2 Mil0.8%40ADD +5.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$6.9 Mil2.0%41New13F
Hazelview Securities Inc.$17.3 Mil3.2%45ADD +49.5%13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$38.9 Mil1.5%48ADD +25.7%13F
Resolution Capital Ltd$40.2 Mil0.8%40ADD +5.9%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Resolution Capital Ltd$40.2 Mil0.8%40ADD +5.9%13F
Lasalle Investment Management Securities LLC$38.9 Mil1.5%48ADD +25.7%13F
Hazelview Securities Inc.$17.3 Mil3.2%45ADD +49.5%13F
Sophron Capital Management L.P.$6.9 Mil2.0%41New13F
Vert Asset Management LLC$6.5 Mil2.1%48Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/6/2026