Host Hotels & Resorts Earnings Preview: Analysts Predict Higher Earnings Over Prior Quarter

Host Hotels & Resorts HST earnings are right around the corner! Don't be caught off-guard: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Wednesday, July 20, 2011.

Wondering what to expect from Host Hotels & Resorts' lastest earnings numbers? We thought so. Here's an advanced look at the company's second quarter earnings report.

Let's Do the Numbers:

Wall Street expects a positive EPS reading of 29 cents per share and revenues of $1.27 billion. We'll have to wait for Wednesday to see if Host Hotels & Resorts falls in line with analyst expectations and reports an estimated increase in both EPS and revenue from the year-ago quarter.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2
EPS Estimate	$0.12	$0.27	$0.11	$0.22
EPS Actual	$0.11	$0.26	$0.11	$0.23

Stock Performance:

At last check, shares of Host Hotels & Resorts were trading at $16.64. Since January 1st, shares of Host Hotels & Resorts have declined 6.6%.

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Host Hotels & Resorts is a Hold. The strength of this rating has crept upwards over the past three months.

Competitors:

Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Host Hotels & Resorts' peers.

• Boston Properties (BXP): Hold with a $1.12 recent quarter EPS
• DiamondRock Hospitality Company (DRH): Hold with a $0.06 recent quarter EPS
• Federal Realty Investment (FRT): Hold with a $0.99 recent quarter EPS
• Lasalle Hotel Properties (LHO): Moderate Buy with a $0.13 recent quarter EPS

Finally, a description of the main business areas of the company, in case you need a little refresher: Host Hotels & Resorts is a self-managed and self-administered hospitality real estate investment trust.

Take Action:

Now that you've gotten an advanced peak at Host Hotels & Resorts' upcoming earnings numbers, keep an eye out for any surprises in the report and be ready to take action. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.

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