Host Hotels initiated with a Neutral at JPMorgan

JPMorgan initiated coverage of Host Hotels (HST) with a Neutral rating and $16 price target “In the current lodging environment, the only certainty is uncertainty,” the analyst tells investors in a research note. As a result, the firm prefers lodging companies that offer “durable growth drivers” and “superior earnings visibility” via group exposure. In the second half of 2025, U.S. GDP growth is expected to slow, which will likely coincide with a further deceleration in U.S. RevPAR growth, the analyst tells investors in a research note. JPMorgan’s top picks in the sector are Hilton (HLT) and Ryman Hospitality (RHP).