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Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) Earnings: 2Q AFFO/Share Surpasses Estimates Amid Maui Recovery Challenges

  • Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) per share: 57 cents, higher than the estimated 56 cents and last year’s 53 cents.
  • Revenue reached $1.47 billion, a 5.2% increase year over year, meeting estimates.
  • Hotel occupancy rate was 74.4%, slightly up from 74.2% last year but below the estimated 75.2%.
  • Operating profit margins for 2024 are expected to be similar to 2023.
  • Comparable hotel EBITDA margins are predicted to decline due to impacts from the Maui wildfires, wage growth, real estate taxes, and insurance costs.
  • Comparable hotel RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) grew by 0.1% for the quarter, impacted by a slow recovery in Maui and a shift in leisure demand to international destinations.
  • Analyst recommendations: 17 buys, 3 holds, and 2 sells.

A look at Host Hotels & Resorts Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth5
Resilience3
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., a real estate trust with a diverse portfolio of upscale and luxury full-service hotel properties across various international locations, presents a promising long-term outlook according to Smartkarma’s Smart Scores. With a high Growth score of 5, Host Hotels & Resorts is positioned for robust expansion and development opportunities in the hospitality sector. Additionally, a solid Dividend score of 4 indicates the company’s strong ability to provide stable returns to its investors over time. Although the Value score of 3 suggests fair valuation, the company’s Resilience and Momentum scores of 3 each imply a steady performance in navigating market challenges and maintaining a consistent growth trajectory.

Overall, Host Hotels & Resorts seems well-equipped to capitalize on growth prospects and deliver attractive dividends to shareholders, supported by its solid standings in Growth and Dividend scores. Its diverse international presence in key markets enhances its resilience, while maintaining decent momentum in its operations. Investors may find Host Hotels & Resorts a compelling long-term investment option based on its favorable Smart Scores evaluation.


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