Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $321.1818.

HLT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Barclays raised their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $309.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Macquarie Infrastructure boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $267.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Argus increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HLT. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust lifted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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 Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $314.62 on Monday. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $196.04 and a 52 week high of $333.86. The company’s 50 day moving average is $296.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $278.28. The company has a market cap of $72.14 billion, a PE ratio of 51.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued 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. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.76 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is 9.80%.

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.