Wealthfront Advisers LLC Raises Stock Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Wealthfront Advisers LLC raised its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 9.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 29,682 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,610 shares during the period. Wealthfront Advisers LLC’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $8,526,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $382,000 after buying an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $287,000 after buying an additional 37 shares in the last quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 3.6% during the 3rd quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC now owns 1,084 shares of the company’s stock worth $281,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.6% during the 2nd quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 2,555 shares of the company’s stock worth $680,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. Finally, RMR Wealth Builders increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.3% during the 3rd quarter. RMR Wealth Builders now owns 2,953 shares of the company’s stock worth $766,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on adjusted EPS and company raised full‑year RevPAR and EBITDA outlooks — signs of resilient travel demand and stronger margins. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Big analyst shops raised price targets and kept buy/overweight calls (notable raises: HSBC to $387, Bank of America to $375, Goldman to $360, Barclays to $365), which supports upside sentiment and likely lifted intraday buying interest before today’s pullback. MarketScreener: HSBC Adjusts PT MarketScreener: BofA Raises PT MarketScreener: Goldman Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns: Q1 share buybacks (~$860M) and a new quarterly dividend support shareholder cash returns and underscore management confidence. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Capital Return
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO commentary that the U.S. is shifting from a “K‑shaped” to a more inclusive “C‑shaped” demand pattern — positive if sustained but still uncertain for near‑term revenue mix. Business Insider: CEO Sees C‑shaped Economy
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance disappointment: Hilton’s Q2 and FY 2026 EPS ranges came in below consensus (company set FY 2026 at $8.28–$8.40 vs. ~$9.05 consensus), which is a primary driver of the stock’s weakness as investors re‑price near‑term earnings risk. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and valuation risks: Management flagged Middle East impacts on RevPAR and investors remain wary of Hilton’s premium valuation and $12.5B debt load—factors that amplify downside if travel momentum softens. Reuters: Hilton Raises Forecast, Flags Middle East Impact

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on HLT shares. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Argus raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, HSBC raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $348.09.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $314.57 on Thursday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1 year low of $217.05 and a 1 year high of $344.75. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $311.80 and its 200 day moving average price is $294.60. The firm has a market cap of $71.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.07. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.94 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.72 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.08 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 9.80%.

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.