Wells Fargo Raises HST Price Target to $27

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 26, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT

Key Points

Wells Fargo increased its price target for Host Hotels & Resorts from $26 to $27, keeping an Overweight rating as of October 26, 2026.
Wells Fargo's $27 price target implies 7.44% upside from Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s ($HST) current $25.13 share price.
As of October 26, 2026, Host Hotels' stock trades at about $25.13, which is below the new price target and the mean target of $25.64.
The company has a market cap of approximately $16.9 billion and a P/E ratio of about 16.7, reflecting its position in the real estate sector.

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On October 26, 2026, Wells Fargo raised its price target on Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) to $27 from $26, while maintaining an Overweight rating. This update comes in a research note from that same day.

Wells Fargo's new target indicates a potential upside for the stock, which was recently trading at about $25.13. This price is slightly below the new target and also under the mean target of $25.64 set by analysts. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by about 10.6% and its 200-day moving average by 15.5%, suggesting positive momentum in the stock's performance.

HST Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

$25.16 +46.71% year to date

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Analyst rating track record

Wells Fargo vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -0.22% hypothetical

All-time return -0.22% S&P 500 +0.89%

vs. S&P 500 -1.11% behind the index

Hypothetical returns from Wells Fargo's disclosed trades, not real profit or advice. How we model this.

Other Institutional Activity in Host Hotels & Resorts

Cohen & Steers Inc. trimmed its stake in Host Hotels by 10,302,405 shares, bringing its total to 44,820,149 shares valued at approximately $1.13 billion. AQR Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 3,551,977 shares, now owning 13,323,577 shares worth about $335.3 million. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership added 1,330,940 shares, resulting in a total of 12,834,310 shares valued at around $323.0 million.

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Stock Up 1.0%

Host Hotels' stock closed at $25.17 on October 26, 2026. As of the same date, it recently traded around $25.13, which is about equal to its closing price. The stock is currently below its 52-week high of $25.71 but above its 52-week low of $15.61, reflecting a solid position within its trading range.

12-month forecast

$HST price target

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $27 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Host Hotels reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $6.23 billion, with a net margin of 16.5%. The company is set to announce its next earnings on November 4, 2026, which will provide further insights into its financial performance.

Insider Buying and Selling at Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Since May 2026, several insiders have sold shares of Host Hotels. Nathan S. Tyrrell, the Chief Investment Officer, sold 15,569 shares on May 26 at an average price of $23.00, totaling about $358,087. Walter C. Rakowich, a Director, sold 3,408 shares on the same day for $78,041. In August, Tyrrell sold another 63,882 shares, with Michael E. Lentz, another officer, selling 56,757 shares at $23.26, amounting to approximately $1.32 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 26, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on Host Hotels with a new price target of $27. Earlier in the month, Truist Securities also maintained a Buy rating with a target of $27, while Morgan Stanley and Barclays set targets of $24 and $25, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a Buy recommendation with a mean target price of $25.64.

About Host Hotels & Resorts

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the largest lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) in the S&P 500, focusing on luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The company owns 70 properties in the U.S. and five internationally, totaling around 41,300 rooms. This position allows it to capitalize on the growing demand for high-quality accommodations.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for Host Hotels' upcoming earnings report on November 4, 2026, which could influence future analyst ratings and stock performance. With Wells Fargo's recent price target increase, the stock remains under close observation as it trades below the new target and the analyst consensus.