Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.
S&P 500HST/Real Estate · REIT - Hotel & Motel/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
6.65%
$1.67 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
HST's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 73.9% ffo payout ratio & 41.4% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & Yes dividend cut. The dividend has been growing at a 36.56% 5-year CAGR. As a REIT, its payout is measured against FFO (funds from operations) rather than net income, since large non-cash depreciation makes the earnings payout ratio misleading.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Current Ratio: 2.5xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Debt-to-Equity: 80.5Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Gross Margin: 54.9%High gross margin signals strong pricing power.
Risks
- Dividend Cut: YesDividend was cut or suspended in recent history.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
- Earnings Stability: VolatileEarnings have been volatile, pressuring the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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CautionAbout Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest lodging real estate investment trust, focusing on ownership of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. It owns approximately 74 properties in the United States and five internationally, totaling around 42,500 rooms, with additional non-controlling interests in domestic joint ventures. The company partners with premium brands such as Marriott and Ritz-Carlton to manage its predominantly urban and resort portfolio. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. employs a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management to optimize its holdings. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and incorporated in 1998 as a self-managed and self-administered REIT, it plays a significant role in the hospitality sector by providing investors exposure to high-end lodging properties across key markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
6.65%
Annual Dividend
$1.67
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
54.42%
FCF Payout Ratio
70.55%
52-Week Range
$15.12 - $25.41
Dividend History (2016–2025)
HST annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
HST earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 30, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
21.47%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
36.56%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
1.73%
3-Year Total Growth
79.25%
5-Year Total Growth
375.00%
10-Year Total Growth
18.75%
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