Host Hotels (NYSE: HST) director awarded 8,520 shares in equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RAKOWICH WALTER C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. director Walter C. Rakowich received a grant of 8,520 shares of Common Stock on May 20, 2026 at no cash cost, as a compensation-related award. Following this grant, he directly owns 79,945 shares of the company’s common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider RAKOWICH WALTER C

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,520	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 79,945 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 8,520 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share Shares held after grant: 79,945 shares

3 metrics

Shares granted 8,520 shares Common Stock grant on May 20, 2026

Grant price $0.0000 per share Compensation-related stock award

Shares held after grant 79,945 shares Direct ownership following transaction

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, non-derivative

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

non-derivative financial

""transaction_type": "non-derivative""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

RAKOWICH WALTER C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4747 BETHESDA AVENUE

SUITE 1300

(Street)

BETHESDA MARYLAND 20814

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. [ HST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		8,520	A	$0.0	79,945	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	By: /s/ William K. Kelso For: Walter C. Rakowich	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did HOST HOTELS & RESORTS (HST) report for Walter C. Rakowich?

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS reported that director Walter C. Rakowich received a grant of 8,520 shares of Common Stock. This was a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and increased his directly held stake in the company.

When did Walter C. Rakowich receive the new HST share grant?

Walter C. Rakowich received the new grant of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS Common Stock on May 20, 2026. The Form 4 shows this as an award transaction, reflecting equity-based compensation issued on that specific date.

How many HOST HOTELS & RESORTS shares does Walter C. Rakowich hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Walter C. Rakowich directly holds 79,945 shares of HOST HOTELS & RESORTS Common Stock. This total includes the 8,520 shares awarded in the latest transaction and represents his updated direct ownership position.

Did Walter C. Rakowich pay cash for the 8,520 HST shares granted?

No, Walter C. Rakowich did not pay cash for the 8,520 shares. The Form 4 lists a transaction price per share of $0.0000, indicating the shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased in the market.

Is the May 2026 HST Form 4 for Walter C. Rakowich a buy or a grant?

The May 2026 HOST HOTELS & RESORTS Form 4 for Walter C. Rakowich reflects a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market buy. The SEC code “A” denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares as part of compensation.