Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $350.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective increased by equities research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $318.00 to $350.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 6.04% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $299.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $338.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, HSBC boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $317.10.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.5%

NYSE HLT opened at $330.06 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $294.32 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $277.59. Hilton Worldwide has a twelve month low of $196.04 and a twelve month high of $330.98. The company has a market capitalization of $76.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.74, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The company’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.76 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust boosted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.08, topping estimates, with RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA growth that underpinned the upside. Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline and unit-growth target — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and is expanding its global pipeline toward ~520,000 rooms, which supports long-term fee-based, capital-light growth. Hilton targets net unit growth and pipeline expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategist support — some investors and analysts reiterate that Hilton’s capital-light model and growth profile justify a premium valuation, highlighting international and luxury strength. Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton announced a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), reinforcing shareholder payout discipline but not materially altering income return.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guidance roughly in-line — management gave Q1 2026 EPS guidance (1.91–1.97) close to consensus, offering limited surprise on near-term profit trajectory. Company press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials/transcript available — detailed commentary from the call may clarify cadence by geography and brand; review the transcript for management color on RevPAR and pipeline timing. Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton set FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (~8.49–8.61) below consensus, which is a key driver of the intraday caution despite the quarter’s beat. Room revenue growth forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Softness in budget/value segment and U.S. occupancy — management flagged weaker budget-travel demand and some U.S. occupancy pressure, which could constrain near-term top-line recovery for certain brands. Occupancy rates slip
• Negative Sentiment: Large investor exit — Pershing Square (Bill Ackman) disclosed exiting Hilton, a signal that at least one major active holder rotated out, which can add short-term selling pressure or signal differing confidence among institutions. Pershing Square exits Hilton

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.

Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.