Bethesda, Maryland-based Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is a leading lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in luxury and upper-upscale hotels. With a market cap of $11.2 billion, the company focuses on high-quality properties in prime markets, partnering with prestigious brands to drive long-term returns.
Shares of the lodging real estate investment trust have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. HST has declined 4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 15.8%. In 2024 alone, HST has seen a notable drop of 18.2%, whereas SPX has increased 8.7% on a YTD basis.
