Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.04
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.9%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
HST Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.7% and trend is rising.
HST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.9%
Trailing DPS$1.04
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout109.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR21.5%
5Y CAGR36.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield5.6%
1Y Total Return50.9%
5Y Total Return42.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,19910Y ago$17,48520Y ago$15,534
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HST Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
HST Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 109.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HST has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 21.5% and 5-year CAGR of 36.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HST returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.9% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 5.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 42.0%, with dividends contributing 20.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,485 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
HST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.23
Avg/Payment$0.2115
Latest Change-42.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↓ -42.9% | 4.96% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3500 | ↑ +75.0% | 5.36% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 5.88% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 6.51% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↓ -50.0% | 7.04% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.4000 | ↑ +100.0% | 5.71% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 5.97% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 5.73% | Jul 15, 2024 |
HST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.9%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
2Y
36.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.6%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $14.7B | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $2.3B | 12.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $6.8B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 SHOSunstone Hotel Inves… | $1.9B | 1.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 DRHDiamondRock Hospital… | $2.2B | 4.4% | 96.9% | 1 | At Risk |
 PEBPebblebrook Hotel Tr… | $1.6B | 0.3% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 XHRXenia Hotels & Resor… | $1.5B | 3.3% | — | 4 | Unknown |
2nd  APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.2B | 7.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HLTHilton Worldwide Hol… | $71.2B | 0.2% | 9.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
HST Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.20 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $0.95 | -5.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $0.99 | 101.0% | 0.99x | 7.1% |
| 2023 | $0.90 | 69.8% | 4 | $1.04 | 86.5% | 1.16x | 6.4% |
| 2022 | $0.53 | — | 4 | $0.88 | 60.2% | 1.66x | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.02 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.20 | -76.5% | 1 | $-1.05 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $0.85 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.26 | 67.5% | 1.48x | 6.0% |
| 2018 | $0.85 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.47 | 57.8% | 1.73x | 6.0% |
| 2017 | $0.85 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.76 | 111.8% | 0.89x | 6.0% |
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Start ComparisonHST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HST stock.
How much dividend does HST pay per share?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.04 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is HST's next ex-dividend date?
HST's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HST typically pays dividends Annual.
Is HST's dividend safe?
HST's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +109.8%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HST increased its dividend?
HST has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.6%.
How often does HST pay dividends?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.04 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HST grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HST five years ago would be worth approximately $14,199 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HST's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HST's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.