Host Hotels & Resorts Stock News

Share buyback activity by US equity real estate investment trusts more than doubled in the first quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The US REIT sector bought back around $993.2 million in common stock in the period, more than twice as much as the $456.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 15.5% year over year. More than a dozen REITs announced new shar...

Host Hotels & Resorts boasts one of the strongest balance sheets among lodging REITs. The company's stable, well-covered 5%+ dividend yield, restored to pre-pandemic levels, offers attractive income with minimal risk of a cut. Given its financial strength and stable dividends, I maintain my Buy rating for income-focused investors.

The REIT sector saw another month of red in April (-6.45%) and REITs now average a -9.10% return over the first 4 months of the year. Microcap (-8.87%) and small-cap REITs (-8.69%) endured bigger average losses than mid-caps (-5.45%) and large-caps (-2.93%). 84.62% of REIT securities had a negative total return in April.

With recent volatility, we have a new name to make the discussion this month, as well as a few names we don't see as often. This monthly screening focuses on dividend safety, growth, and consistency, narrowing down the universe of potentially attractive investments. This is only an initial screening to gather some potential ideas, and before making any investment decision, a deeper dive is requ...

BETHESDA, Md., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation's largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that Host Hotels & Resorts, L.P. ("Host L.P."), for whom the Company acts as sole general partner, has priced its offering (the "Offering") of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.700% Senior Notes due 2032 ...

BETHESDA, Md., May 01, 2025 (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 first quarter 2025 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.

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Reflecting on past financial losses, I emphasize the importance of diversification to mitigate risks, as exemplified by my own experience with real estate investments. I advocate for a diversified investment portfolio, including REITs, BDCs, MLPs, Preferreds, Asset Managers, and Dividend Aristocrats, to ensure sustained high cash flow. Highlighting eight high-yielding REITs in the S&P 500, I pr...