JPMorgan Chase & Co. Increases Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target to $350.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target boosted by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $318.00 to $350.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price would indicate a potential upside of 6.04% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on HLT. Argus boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. HSBC lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday. Mizuho boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Evercore increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $317.10.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $330.06 on Thursday. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $196.04 and a 1 year high of $330.98. The company has a market capitalization of $76.72 billion, a PE ratio of 47.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $294.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $277.59.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of HLT. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 25.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $520,000 after acquiring an additional 465 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 37.4% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,396,000 after acquiring an additional 1,669 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 38.8% in 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 in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 112.4% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 5,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after acquiring an additional 2,899 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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.