Host Hotels & Resorts Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Based in Maryland, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. Valued at a market cap of $17.2 billion, the company owns 70 properties in the United States and five properties internationally, and partners with premium brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, W, The Luxury Collection, Hyatt, and more. 

HST is expected to release its Q3 2026 earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the market closes. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s FFO to be $0.38 on a diluted basis, up 8.6% from $0.35 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s FFO estimates in each of its last four quarters.    

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For fiscal 2026, analysts project the company’s FFO to be $2.19, up 5.8% from $2.07 in fiscal 2025. Moreover, its FFO is expected to rise marginally year over year (YoY) to $2.20 in fiscal 2027. 

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HST stock has grown 50.7% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.2% rise and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLRE) marginal decline during the same time frame. 

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On Aug. 5, HST stock rose marginally following the release of its better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings. The company’s revenue for the quarter amounted to $1.6 billion, surpassing the Street’s estimates. Moreover, its adjusted FFO for the period came in at $0.63, also topping the consensus estimates. Host Hotels expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $2.15 to $2.18 per share. 

Analysts are somewhat optimistic on HST, with the stock having a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Among the 21 analysts covering the stock, 11 are recommending a “Strong Buy,” one recommends a “Moderate Buy,” and nine suggest a “Hold.” HST’s average analyst price target is $25.52, indicating an upside of 1.7% from the current price point. 

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