Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target boosted by analysts at Barclays from $297.00 to $309.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 3.01% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Macquarie upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $267.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $289.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $339.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $292.06.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:HLT traded down $1.89 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $299.97. The stock had a trading volume of 327,752 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,689,923. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $283.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $273.43. The company has a market capitalization of $69.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.15. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $196.04 and a fifty-two week high of $306.28.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.11 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS. Research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Finally, Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. 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: Board authorizes an additional $3.5 billion for buybacks (total authorization ≈ $4.6 billion), supporting EPS and offering direct capital‑return support for the share price. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $339 and kept a “buy” rating, implying roughly double‑digit upside and likely attracting buyer interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton launched “Apartment Collection by Hilton” (furnished apartment accommodations hosted by Hilton), expanding its product mix into longer‑stay and furnished‑apartment markets—a potential growth and revenue‑diversification catalyst. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Press commentary highlights the appeal of Hilton’s recent return profile and the potential for that performance to continue, supporting investor sentiment. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), reflecting broad analyst support but not a single strong catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Macquarie raised its target to $280 but kept a “neutral” rating; that target sits below the current market price and could limit upside expectations for some investors. Article Title

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.