HST
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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) closed at $18.60 as of 2026-03-20, trading 18.2% above its 200-week moving average of $15.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 17.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 56, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, HST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HST at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.9%.
With a market cap of $13.0 billion, HST is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 11.5%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HST would have grown to $1506, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. HST has returned 8.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -1.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HST vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HST Crosses Below the Line?
Across 32 historical episodes, buying HST when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.7% after 12 months (median +11.0%), compared to +12.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 68% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.0% vs +30.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HST crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HST has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +25.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1988 | Sep 1988 | 3 | 2.7% | +45.5% | +1331.7% |
| Jan 1990 | Jan 1993 | 156 | 71.2% | -67.4% | +1123.6% |
| Oct 1993 | Oct 1993 | 1 | 61.5% | +678.1% | +4717.4% |
| Aug 1998 | Jan 1999 | 18 | 29.7% | -9.9% | +341.3% |
| Jan 1999 | Apr 1999 | 12 | 14.8% | -20.0% | +291.5% |
| May 1999 | Nov 2000 | 79 | 33.8% | -16.9% | +284.1% |
| Sep 2001 | Jan 2002 | 16 | 38.0% | +57.1% | +511.8% |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | -17.9% | +295.6% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 1 | 2.3% | +3.5% | +303.2% |
| Sep 2002 | Jul 2003 | 41 | 36.2% | +11.4% | +305.3% |
| Aug 2003 | Aug 2003 | 1 | 1.1% | +29.1% | +301.1% |
| Dec 2007 | Mar 2010 | 120 | 79.1% | -55.6% | +100.5% |
| Apr 2010 | Apr 2010 | 1 | 1.1% | +16.9% | +117.1% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 6.7% | +21.0% | +125.2% |
| Jun 2010 | Sep 2010 | 12 | 10.1% | +12.3% | +119.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 10 | 17.7% | +28.2% | +160.8% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 5 | 7.9% | +6.5% | +65.0% |
| Oct 2015 | Jul 2016 | 39 | 24.3% | -1.5% | +69.5% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 12 | 12.8% | +17.5% | +66.5% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 2 | 2.6% | +18.8% | +47.4% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 5 | 6.2% | -27.8% | +41.2% |
| Oct 2019 | Oct 2019 | 1 | 1.3% | -31.3% | +41.2% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 2 | 2.7% | -15.6% | +40.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2021 | 51 | 46.1% | +16.6% | +58.2% |
| Mar 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 1.1% | +9.2% | +42.4% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 6 | 5.8% | +0.4% | +40.8% |
| Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 | 1 | 0.5% | +14.7% | +40.7% |
| Nov 2021 | Dec 2021 | 3 | 3.5% | +21.7% | +45.6% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 1.7% | +11.4% | +43.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Sep 2022 | 1 | 0.4% | +4.4% | +41.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 2 | 2.6% | +40.6% | +41.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0.6% | +23.4% | +40.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 16 | 18.4% | +31.5% | +32.2% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 3 | 2.7% | N/A | +23.5% |
| Average | 18 | — | +25.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HST below its 200-week moving average?
No. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) is currently 18.2% above its 200-week moving average of $15.74. It would need to fall to $15.74 to cross below the line.
What is HST's 200-week moving average price?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $15.74 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HST drops below its 200-week moving average?
HST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is HST a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HST as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 56. Free cash flow yield is 9.1%. Return on equity is 11.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HST compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in HST would have grown to $1506, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. HST has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HST pay a dividend?
Yes. Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 430.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20