Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 7.16% Stake in Host Hotels & Resorts Inc

Vanguard Capital Management LLC has filed a Schedule 13G reporting a significant new ownership stake in Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 49,305,047 shares of common stock, representing a 7.16% ownership interest in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 49,305,047 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 6,152,907 shares. This position includes holdings managed by several Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited, Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company, Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC, and Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This substantial entry into Host Hotels & Resorts highlights a major institutional commitment to the hospitality REIT by one of the world's largest asset managers.