Host Hotels 72 6% Volume Spike Pushes 0 31B to 403rd Rank as Stock Slumps 0 92%

On July 30, 2025, Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) reported a trading volume of $0.31 billion, a 72.61% increase from the previous day, ranking 403rd in market activity. The stock closed down 0.92% for the session.

Host’s Q2 results exceeded expectations, with funds from operations (FFO) of $0.58 per share, surpassing the $0.51 consensus estimate. This marked a 13.73% surprise compared to the prior quarter’s 14.29% beat. Revenue reached $1.59 billion, a 5.64% increase from forecasts and a 8.2% rise year-over-year. The company has outperformed FFO estimates in three of the past four quarters and revenue estimates in four of four. Management raised full-year guidance, citing stronger-than-expected performance, with updated FFO projections of $1.98–$2.02 per share.

Key operational metrics included a 4.2% increase in comparable hotel total revenue per available room (RevPAR) and a 3.0% rise in comparable RevPAR, reflecting sustained demand in luxury and upper-upscale segments. The company also completed the sale of The Westin Cincinnati, aligning with its portfolio optimization strategy.

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