Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 8.890-9.010 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 9.030. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Hilton Worldwide also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.280-2.340 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Hilton Worldwide stock traded down $2.09 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $320.34. 152,719 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,926,496. The business has a fifty day moving average of $334.21 and a 200 day moving average of $318.72. Hilton Worldwide has a 12-month low of $253.54 and a 12-month high of $358.00. The firm has a market cap of $72.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.78, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 12.56%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.20 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.890-9.010 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.03 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, August 21st will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently 9.16%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have recently commented on HLT. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Truist Financial raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Susquehanna boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $345.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $352.91.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported adjusted second-quarter EPS of $2.29, slightly above the $2.27 consensus estimate, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1.054 billion. Comparable system-wide RevPAR increased 3.9% year over year, supported by higher franchise fees and room rates. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $8.89–$9.01 from $8.79–$8.91 and expects full-year RevPAR growth of 3%–3.5%. Hilton also reiterated plans to return approximately $3.5 billion to shareholders. Hilton 2026 RevPAR and Shareholder Returns Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $368 from $367 and maintained an “overweight” rating. Robert W. Baird increased its target to $360 from $359 and assigned an “outperform” rating, indicating analysts continue to see upside potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable September 30 to shareholders of record August 21. The dividend provides modest income, with an annualized yield of approximately 0.2%.
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.28–$2.34 was below the $2.42 analyst consensus. The full-year range also remains slightly below the $9.03 consensus midpoint, creating concern that growth could moderate in the near term despite the raised annual outlook. Hilton Sees World Cup Boost but Shares Fall on Soft Guidance

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Van ECK Associates Corp bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter worth $60,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. DV Equities LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $94,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at about $141,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

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.