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HSTHost Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
$18.47
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
HST is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 61 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$18.47
✓→
50 DMA
$17.85
✓→
100 DMA
$17.39
✓→
150 DMA
$16.91
✓→
200 DMA
$16.34
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 61/99 is in Bottom 61% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
61 (Top 39%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-6%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-0.9% from entry ($18.64)→Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on HST, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 61 (Top 39%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -6%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
- Breakout Status: Breakout confirmation (hold above entry)(currently -0.9% from entry ($18.64))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $18.64(currently -0.9% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
61/99
Top 39% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
52
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
WARM
Score: 6/9
Volume
9.6M
+33% vs avg
From Entry
-0.9%
$18.64
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-6%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+8%
WEAK
F-Score
5/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
36/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
StrugglingBreakout Date2025-12-1532 days ago
Entry Was$18.64Breakout price
Loss Since-1%From entry
Wait For$18.64Reclaim entry or new base
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$18.72+1.4%
- Pivot$18.72+1.4%
Current$18.47
Support
- 20 DMA$18.32-0.8%
- 50 DMA$17.85-3.4%
- 200 DMA$16.34-11.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HST stock a buy now?
HST is a market laggard (RS 61/99, Top 39%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for HST?
HST broke out at $18.64 1 month(s) ago but is now -1% below entry. Wait for new base pattern.
What is HST's RS Rating?
HST has an RS Rating of 61/99, meaning it's in the Top 39% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.