Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $320.00 Price Target at Rothschild & Co Redburn

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price upped by Rothschild & Co Redburn from $255.00 to $320.00 in a research report released on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other analysts have also commented on the stock. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. HSBC lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $338.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $321.18.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of HLT opened at $314.62 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $72.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.41, a PEG ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.13. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $196.04 and a 52 week high of $333.86. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $296.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $278.20.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.Hilton Worldwide’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.76 earnings per share. 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. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is presently 8.68%.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. CreativeOne Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 8.2% in the fourth quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 1,831 shares of the company’s stock valued at $526,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 16.3% in the 4th quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,897 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after buying an additional 685 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 24.1% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $259,000 after buying an additional 175 shares during the period. Quartz Partners LLC lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 12.6% in the fourth quarter. Quartz Partners LLC now owns 14,377 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,130,000 after acquiring an additional 1,609 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 1,216.3% in the fourth quarter. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP now owns 21,377 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,141,000 after acquiring an additional 19,753 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 headline beat, stronger EPS and shareholder returns (dividend + record capital returns) reinforce the profit story and cash return thesis for long‑term holders. What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Several large brokers raised targets and/or maintained bullish ratings — notable lifts from JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Argus increase analyst‑driven upside expectations and provide catalysts for buy‑side interest. JPMorgan adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $332 but kept a “hold” rating (modest upside vs. recent prices), signaling cautious optimism rather than a buy endorsement. Deutsche Bank raises price target to $332
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target and kept a neutral stance (small implied upside), reflecting mixed views on near‑term demand trends. Mizuho coverage note
• Negative Sentiment: Management set cautious 2026 guidance and flagged room‑revenue growth below some expectations amid softening budget travel and US occupancy pressure — this guidance is the primary downward catalyst for the stock. Q4 earnings call / guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: Truist raised its target but kept a “hold” at $307, which implies downside from recent levels and highlights some analyst caution on near‑term upside. Truist price target note

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.