Compass Point has recently raised Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) stock to Buy rating, as announced on October 17, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on August 1, 2024, Compass Point had reduced the stock from a Buy to Neutral, setting a price target of $18 for HST stock. JP Morgan also reduced Underweight rating with a price target of $18. Additionally, BofA Securities raised Buy rating on January 8, 2024. JP Morgan analysts, in their report published on December 14, 2023, also raised Neutral rating for Host Hotels & Resorts Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) Stock Trading Recap
On Tuesday, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $17.28 which represents a slight increase of $0.12 or 0.70% from the prior close of $17.16. The stock opened at $17.34 and touched a low of $17.19 during the day, reaching a high of $17.38. The volume of shares traded was 4.43 million falling short of the average volume of 6.96 million.
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HST Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 0.00% over the last five trades and -8.20% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -5.09%, and it has plunged by -2.43% in the previous three months. Currently, HST is trading at -2.24%, -3.30%, and -3.41% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, HST, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -18.45% below its 52-week high but remains 10.62% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.42 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 13.50% and a profit margin of 12.92%, with a gross margin of -5.09%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Host Hotels & Resorts Inc’s market capitalization stands at $12.08 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 16.91, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 18.92. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 2.17, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 1.8, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.30% of Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 107.09%.
Notable insider trades include RISOLEO JAMES F, President and CEO at Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST), who sold 28136 shares on Mar 21 ’24, at $21.04 each, totaling $0.59 million. On Mar 20 ’24, RISOLEO JAMES F, President and CEO, sold 150000 shares for $20.78 each, amounting to $3.12 million. Additionally, on Mar 08 ’24, OTTINGER JOSEPH sold 7461 shares at $20.76 each, generating $0.15 million.