Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to Hold

Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Saturday morning.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on HGV. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Hilton Grand Vacations from $67.00 to $71.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Hilton Grand Vacations in a report on Friday, May 29th. Mizuho cut their target price on shares of Hilton Grand Vacations from $75.00 to $74.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Hilton Grand Vacations from $49.00 to $47.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Hilton Grand Vacations from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hilton Grand Vacations presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $56.33.

Hilton Grand Vacations Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Hilton Grand Vacations stock opened at $46.26 on Friday. Hilton Grand Vacations has a 12-month low of $36.79 and a 12-month high of $55.40. The stock has a market cap of $3.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a quick ratio of 2.64, a current ratio of 5.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.18. The business’s 50 day moving average is $50.83 and its 200-day moving average is $47.13.

Hilton Grand Vacations (NYSE:HGV) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.94 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $1.36 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.38 billion. Hilton Grand Vacations had a net margin of 2.86% and a return on equity of 20.40%. Hilton Grand Vacations’s quarterly revenue was up 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.54 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Hilton Grand Vacations will post 4.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Mark D. Wang sold 190,813 shares of Hilton Grand Vacations stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.93, for a total transaction of $9,908,919.09. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 904,241 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $46,957,235.13. The trade was a 17.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Carlos Hernandez sold 5,595 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.69, for a total transaction of $261,230.55. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 14,080 shares in the company, valued at approximately $657,395.20. This trade represents a 28.44% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 229,315 shares of company stock valued at $11,738,497 over the last ninety days. 3.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Grand Vacations

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Leonteq Securities AG increased its stake in shares of Hilton Grand Vacations by 189.7% during the first quarter. Leonteq Securities AG now owns 672 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 440 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Grand Vacations by 743.4% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 641 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 565 shares in the last quarter. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in Hilton Grand Vacations during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in Hilton Grand Vacations during the 4th quarter worth $44,000. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Grand Vacations during the third quarter worth $44,000. 97.23% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Grand Vacations

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Grand Vacations this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton Grand Vacations reported adjusted earnings of $0.89 per share, up from $0.54 a year ago. The result exceeded the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.86, although it was below the broader consensus estimate of $0.97. Hilton Grand Vacations Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly revenue rose 7.3% year over year to approximately $1.36 billion, indicating continued top-line growth despite falling slightly short of the $1.38 billion analyst forecast. Hilton Grand Vacations’ Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s results show ongoing demand for its vacation-ownership business, but investors are likely focused on whether the company can convert revenue growth into stronger margins and meet full-year expectations. Hilton Grand Vacations Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Fewer contract sales and elevated construction costs reduced profitability. The earnings miss against the main analyst consensus and revenue shortfall triggered a negative market reaction, adding pressure to a highly leveraged company with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.41. Hilton Grand Vacations Shares Fall After 2Q Results Miss Estimates

About Hilton Grand Vacations

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc is a leading developer and marketer of premium vacation ownership resorts. The company specializes in selling timeshare interests in vacation properties under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand, enabling members to purchase deeded real estate interests and utilize a points-based system for booking stays. Alongside new sales, the company provides ongoing management services for its portfolio of resorts, ensuring high standards of guest services, resort maintenance, and member engagement through its proprietary technology platform.

In addition to vacation ownership sales, Hilton Grand Vacations offers a comprehensive suite of membership benefits.