Director sells 3,408 Host Hotels (HST) shares under 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HOST HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. director Walter C. Rakowich sold 3,408 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The weighted average sale price was $22.8994 per share, with individual trades ranging from $22.5000 to $23.1100. The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan effective on August 26, 2024. Following this transaction, he directly holds 76,537 shares of the company’s stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,408 shares ($78,041)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider RAKOWICH WALTER C

Role null

Sold 3,408 shs ($78K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	3,408	$22.8994	$78K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 76,537 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. This sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person effective on August 26, 2024. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $22.5000 to $23.1100. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 3,408 shares Weighted average sale price: $22.8994 per share Price range of sales: $22.5000–$23.1100 per share +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 3,408 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on reported transaction date

Weighted average sale price $22.8994 per share Average price across multiple sale transactions

Price range of sales $22.5000–$23.1100 per share Range of prices for individual trades within the sale

Shares owned after sale 76,537 shares Director’s direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open-market sale, Common Stock

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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial

"This sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person effective on August 26, 2024."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price."

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Available on EDGAR 05/27/2026 - 04:19 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/27/2026 - 04:19 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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)
05/26/2026

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	05/26/2026		S(1)		3,408	D	$22.8994(2)	76,537	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:

1. This sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person effective on August 26, 2024.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $22.5000 to $23.1100. The reporting person undertakes to provide the issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

	By: /s/ William K. Kelso For: Walter C. Rakowich	05/27/2026
	** 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 HST director Walter C. Rakowich report?

Walter C. Rakowich reported selling 3,408 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Common Stock. The transaction was an open-market sale, disclosed on Form 4, and reflects activity in his direct ownership position with the company.

At what price did Walter C. Rakowich sell HST shares?

Rakowich sold 3,408 shares at a weighted average price of $22.8994 per share. Individual trades occurred in a range from $22.5000 to $23.1100, according to the Form 4 footnote disclosure.

How many HST shares does Walter C. Rakowich own after this sale?

After the reported sale, Rakowich directly owns 76,537 shares of Host Hotels & Resorts Common Stock. This figure reflects his remaining position as reported in the Form 4’s post-transaction ownership column.

Was Walter C. Rakowich’s HST stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sale was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. That plan was adopted by Rakowich and became effective on August 26, 2024, indicating the trades were pre-arranged.

What does the weighted average price mean in this HST Form 4?

The weighted average price of $22.8994 means the 3,408 shares were sold in multiple trades at different prices. The filing notes individual trades ranged from $22.5000 to $23.1100 and offers to provide exact breakdowns upon request.