Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT Shares Sold by Rhumbline Advisers

Rhumbline Advisers lowered its position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 5.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 456,457 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,699 shares during the quarter. Rhumbline Advisers owned 0.20% of Hilton Worldwide worth $118,425,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 25.6% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $520,000 after buying an additional 465 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 37.4% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,135 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,396,000 after acquiring an additional 1,669 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 38.8% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 20,327 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,625,000 after acquiring an additional 5,687 shares during the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 112.4% in the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 5,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after purchasing an additional 2,899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $324.56 on Thursday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $196.04 and a 12-month high of $330.98. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $294.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $277.59.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 14.19% and a negative return on equity of 42.78%. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.76 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. 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, research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.08, topping consensus and showing year‑over‑year profit growth; adjusted EBITDA and RevPAR improvements supported the beat. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market response to the bottom line — media coverage notes the strong bottom line drove upward pressure on the stock despite mixed top‑line commentary. Investing.com: Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion pipeline and unit growth — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and a global pipeline of ~520,000 rooms, supporting long‑term fee and franchise revenue growth. MSN: Hilton targets 6-7% net unit growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/appeal narrative — bullish analyses argue Hilton’s capital‑light model and global/luxury strength justify a premium valuation given pipeline and margin profile. Seeking Alpha: Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton set a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), returning cash but not a major income play.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance roughly in line — management guided Q1 EPS to $1.910–$1.970, centered close to consensus, reducing near‑term surprise risk. BusinessWire: Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton’s FY guidance of $8.49–$8.61 came in well under consensus (~$9.16), which could cap upside as investors re‑rate near‑term earnings growth. BusinessWire: Full‑year guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Ackman’s Pershing Square exited HLT — a high‑profile institutional exit may raise questions about near‑term conviction among large holders. Reuters: Pershing Square exits Hilton

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HLT has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Evercore increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $306.39.

Hilton Worldwide 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.