Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Given New $194.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) had its price objective upped by Morgan Stanley from $168.00 to $194.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. Morgan Stanley currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price objective on Hyatt Hotels from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 31st. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $159.00 to $168.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $154.00 target price on the stock. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $171.13.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE H opened at $167.86 on Friday. Hyatt Hotels has a 12 month low of $102.43 and a 12 month high of $174.58. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The company has a market cap of $15.94 billion, a P/E ratio of -180.49, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 1.29. The business’s 50 day moving average is $161.42 and its two-hundred day moving average is $150.06.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.30) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.49 by ($0.79). Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 3.22% and a negative net margin of 1.27%.The company had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.94 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 9.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts expect that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 EPS for the current year.

Hyatt Hotels Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 8th. Investors of record on Monday, November 24th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 24th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio is -64.52%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Peter Sears sold 12,394 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.51, for a total transaction of $1,927,390.94. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 5,594 shares in the company, valued at approximately $869,922.94. This represents a 68.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total transaction of $1,583,726.76. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 2,684 shares in the company, valued at $445,195.08. This trade represents a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 33,383 shares of company stock valued at $5,321,682. Insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in Hyatt Hotels by 450.0% during the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 176 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 98.2% during the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 86.7% in the second quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 111 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. 73.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Hyatt Hotels

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $194 and reiterated an “overweight” stance, signaling meaningful upside vs. current levels. This upgrade supports the bullish case that Hyatt’s longer-term growth and margin recovery could re-rate the shares. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The Goldman Sachs team started coverage with a “buy” and a $198 price target, adding another influential buy-side voice that may drive renewed interest from institutional investors. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho published a bullish forecast for Hyatt, reinforcing a narrative of price appreciation among some brokerage firms and contributing to demand for the shares. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Brand and loyalty initiatives: Hyatt is expanding its consumer-facing push — new leadership, brands and markets highlighted in Forbes — and inked a World of Hyatt sponsorship/loyalty tie-up with the new Audi Revolut F1 team, which could boost global loyalty engagement and premium customer acquisition over time. Article Title Audi F1 Sponsorship Hyatt F1 Loyalty Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its target slightly (from $200 to $198) but kept an “overweight” rating — a modest revision that keeps consensus sentiment positive but is not a major directional change. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/earnings pressure remains: Hyatt’s most recent quarterly release showed a sizable EPS miss (reported loss vs. expectations) and revenue below Street estimates, which keeps near-term sentiment cautious and helps explain the share price pullback despite upbeat analyst notes. (Company earnings release, Nov. 6).

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.