Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (HST) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
81.4%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
HST Dividend Income Check
Safety
81.4% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.7% and trend is rising.
HST Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout81.4%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout59.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR21.5%
5Y CAGR36.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.2%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return65.0%
5Y Total Return66.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,68010Y ago$19,32920Y ago$17,493
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. distributes 81.4% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 59.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
HST does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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: 3.6% dividend yield, 1.2% buyback yield, 4.8% 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 66.8%, with dividends contributing 20.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,329 today.
HST Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.95
Avg/Payment$0.2475
Latest Change+360.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.9200 | ↑ +360.0% | 6.60% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $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 |
HST Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#5 of 9
Safety
Watch
81.4% payout
Streak
0Y
36.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSTHost Hotels & Resort… | $17.2B | 3.6% | 81.4% | 0 | Watch |
1st  PKPark Hotels & Resort… | $3.0B | 9.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 RHPRyman Hospitality Pr… | $7.9B | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SHOSunstone Hotel Inves… | $2.2B | 3.7% | — | 3 | Unknown |
3rd  DRHDiamondRock Hospital… | $2.5B | 3.8% | 96.9% | 1 | At Risk |
 PEBPebblebrook Hotel Tr… | $2.2B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 XHRXenia Hotels & Resor… | $1.8B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
2nd  APLEApple Hospitality RE… | $3.9B | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HLTHilton Worldwide Hol… | $79.4B | 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 | $1.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 7.9% |
| 2025 | $0.95 | -5.0% | 4 | $1.10 | 86.4% | 1.16x | 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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HST — 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 $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-Annual.
Is HST's dividend safe?
HST's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +81.4% and FCF payout ratio of +59.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HST increased its dividend?
HST has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.6%.
How often does HST pay dividends?
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 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 $16,680 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 +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.