Wells Fargo & Company Issues Positive Forecast for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price upped by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $383.00 to $386.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price objective suggests a potential upside of 11.77% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Truist Financial upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $316.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. TD Cowen raised Hilton Worldwide to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $362.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $390.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday. Finally, China Intl Cap upgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.83.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:HLT opened at $345.34 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $364.50. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $323.61 and its 200 day moving average is $319.94.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.11 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Hilton Worldwide news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the sale, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of Hilton Worldwide stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total value of $2,258,205.09. Following the transaction, the insider owned 33,458 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,365,622.98. The trade was a 17.89% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. BOKF NA raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 5.2% in the third quarter. BOKF NA now owns 10,752 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,420,000 after acquiring an additional 531 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 29.7% during the third quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 166 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Great Lakes Retirement Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 0.8% during the third quarter. Great Lakes Retirement Inc. now owns 8,753 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,785,000 after buying an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 4.0% in the 3rd quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR now owns 41,193 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,104,000 after purchasing an additional 1,570 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Asset Management One Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 1.4% during the third quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 98,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,180,000 after buying an additional 1,308 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter earnings beat expectations. Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.45, above the $2.37 consensus and up from $2.11 a year earlier. Revenue rose 6.6% year over year to $1.37 billion, helped by higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) and franchise fees. Hilton Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Operating trends and guidance improved. RevPAR increased 5.8%, supported by steady U.S. travel demand, while Hilton raised its 2026 room-revenue growth outlook. The company also highlighted record room openings and continued expansion, reinforcing its growth narrative. Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets. Susquehanna increased its target from $345 to $360 while maintaining a neutral rating. Robert W. Baird raised its target from $360 to $362 and kept an outperform rating, suggesting additional upside based on current estimates.
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to $0.60 annually and a roughly 0.2% yield. The payout provides modest shareholder support but is unlikely to materially affect the stock’s valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is limiting the reaction to otherwise strong results. Analysts note that much of Hilton’s expected growth may already be reflected in the share price. BMO maintained a hold rating, and some coverage cited investor concerns about the full-year outlook and the company’s relatively modest forward yield.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton.

The company provides accommodations and related services for business and leisure travelers, including guest rooms, meeting and event facilities, food and beverage operations, resort amenities and loyalty program benefits through Hilton Honors.