BMO Capital analyst Ari Klein has maintained their bullish stance on HST stock, giving a Buy rating on April 28.
Ari Klein has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that highlight Host Hotels & Resorts’ strong financial performance and strategic positioning. The company reported significant upside in its first-quarter results, surpassing expectations in several key metrics such as adjusted FFO, RevPAR, and EBITDA. These results indicate robust operational efficiency and revenue generation, which are crucial for sustaining growth.
Ari Klein also noted the unexpected increase in Host Hotels & Resorts’ 2025 guidance, particularly in terms of EBITDA, despite a challenging economic environment. This guidance raise suggests management’s confidence in the company’s resilience and ability to navigate uncertainties. Additionally, the conservative initial guidance set by the company, coupled with its high-end portfolio, provides a buffer against potential market volatility, further supporting the Buy rating.
According to TipRanks, Klein is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 3.3% and a 53.30% success rate. Klein covers the Real Estate sector, focusing on stocks such as Crown Castle, Pebblebrook Hotel, and Ryman.
In another report released on April 28, Evercore ISI also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $18.00 price target.