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AI Takeaway
Host Hotels & Resorts delivered a strong second quarter, with comparable hotel RevPAR climbing 7.0% as leisure travel demand and the FIFA World Cup drove higher room rates and occupancy. Total revenue growth was tempered by hotel dispositions, but operating margin expanded 40 basis points to 17.9%. Net income rose 7.2% to $237 million, supported by condominium sales and operational gains, while cash reserves surged to $1.95 billion primarily from asset sales.
Revenue
$1.64B
+3.40% YoY
EPS (Diluted)
$0.35
+9.37% YoY
Operating Income
$293M
+5.78% YoY
Source: SEC XBRL
Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $1.64B, up 3.4% year over year. Operating margin was 17.9%, up 0.4 points from 17.5% a year earlier. HST's fiscal Q2 FY2026 corresponds to calendar Q2 2026.
Last 4 quarters: 4 beats
| Quarter | Actual EPS (USD) | Consensus (USD) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026This filing | 0.63 | 0.35 | Beat +78.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 0.72 | 0.45 | Beat +59.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 0.31 | 0.19 | Beat +66.0% |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | 0.04 | Beat +469.3% |
Adjusted (non-GAAP) EPS of $0.63 versus the $0.35 analyst consensus — a +78.2% beat for Jun 2026. Analyst consensus is quoted on the adjusted (non-GAAP) basis the street uses. GAAP diluted EPS for this quarter was $0.35.
Compiled by AI from 10-Q Item 2 of this filing
Comparable hotel RevPAR increased 7.0% in Q2 FY2026, driven by a 5.8% rise in average room rates and a slight occupancy gain, reflecting robust transient leisure, FIFA World Cup matches, and solid group business.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A
Total revenues grew 3.4% to $1.64 billion, cushioned by $53 million in condominium sales, but offset by $95 million from the disposition of six hotels in 2025-2026.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A
Operating profit margin improved 40 basis points to 17.9%, as rate-driven revenue gains outpaced increases in wages and incentive management fees; comparable hotel EBITDA margin rose 60 bps to 31.9%.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A
Management expects full-year 2026 comparable hotel RevPAR growth of 4.75% to 5.25%, with moderating margin comparisons in the second half due to lower room rate growth expectations.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A
The company completed the transformational renovation at the Grand Hyatt Washington and advanced capital projects with Marriott and Hyatt, spending $103 million on ROI projects and $140 million on renewal and replacement year-to-date.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A
Compiled by AI from this SEC filing · 1 high, 4 medium, 0 low
Debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.04, indicating significant reliance on debt financing, which could amplify losses in an economic downturn or limit financial flexibility.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet (XBRL)
Investing cash flow of $806 million year-to-date, primarily from hotel dispositions, suggests reliance on asset sales to generate cash; a slowdown in transaction markets could pressure liquidity and future earnings capacity.
Source: 10-Q Cash Flow Statement (XBRL)
Net income includes $241 million in other gains year-to-date from asset sales (e.g., Four Seasons Resort Orlando, St. Regis Houston), making core earnings less predictable and potentially inflating current results.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement (XBRL)
Cash and equivalents surged to $1.95 billion, but a large portion stems from asset sale proceeds rather than operations; free cash flow after capital expenditures was approximately $602 million, indicating reliance on capital recycling.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet (XBRL)
The company’s operating performance is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and travel demand; management’s full-year RevPAR growth guidance of 4.75-5.25% reflects expectations of moderating growth, with downside risks from economic uncertainty.
Source: 10-Q Income Statement (XBRL)
| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue $B | 1.64 $B | 1.59 $B | +3.40% |
Operating Income $M | 293.00 $M | 277.00 $M | +5.78% |
Net Income $M | 237.00 $M | 221.00 $M | +7.24% |
EPS (Basic) $ | 0.35 $ | 0.32 $ | +9.37% |
EPS (Diluted) $ | 0.35 $ | 0.32 $ | +9.37% |
Answers draw on this SEC filing and the data on this page
Expected release date, analyst estimates & what to watch
HST delivered strong Q1 FY2026 results with revenue up 3.2% to $1.645B, net income nearly doubling to $494M (+99.2%), and cash surging to $1.703B, driven by improved operating leverage and likely asset disposition proceeds.
HST delivered solid FY2025 results with revenue rising 7.6% to $6.11B and net income up 9.8% to $765M, though operating margin contracted 140 basis points to 14.0% amid higher costs.
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