Analysts Set Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) Price Target at $349.45

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and fourteen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $349.4545.

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Argus increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $354.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Evercore upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $335.00 to $350.00 in a research report on Friday, April 24th.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of HLT opened at $328.55 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $332.78 and its 200-day moving average is $316.61. Hilton Worldwide has a 12-month low of $253.54 and a 12-month high of $358.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $74.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.16, a P/E/G ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.98 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.95 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.72 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is 9.16%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 70.1% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.