Valued at a market cap of $12.6 billion, Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and invests in upscale and luxury hotels and resorts. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company operates under leading global brands, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as “large-cap stocks,” and HST fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the REIT - hotel & motel industry. The company benefits from significant scale, geographic diversification, and strong relationships with leading global hotel brands, allowing for efficient asset management and disciplined capital allocation.
