Why Host Hotels (HST) Emerges as a Long‑Term Momentum Pick

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (ticker: HST) is drawing investor attention as a standout momentum stock. Although it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), the REIT boasts an A Momentum Style Score and a combined VGM (Value‑Growth‑Momentum) Score of A, signaling strong potential upside. In the past four weeks, HST’s share price has climbed approximately 7%, underscoring the stock’s rising trend. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 has been revised upward to $2.00 per share, and the company has delivered an average earnings surprise of +11%, both of which strengthen the momentum case. Finally, HST is the largest lodging‑focused REIT in the S&P 500, with a diversified portfolio of luxury and upper‑upscale hotels in the U.S. and abroad, which positions it well to benefit from both leisure and business travel recovery. Investors seeking momentum exposure in real estate may want to place HST on their short‑lists. #HostHotels #MomentumStock #REITInvesting #ZacksRank #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM