Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Argus Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price hoisted by research analysts at Argus from $350.00 to $380.00 in a report released on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Argus’ price objective suggests a potential upside of 20.78% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on HLT. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $289.00 to $306.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Macquarie Infrastructure lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $267.00 to $280.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Evercore ISI upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $321.24.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of HLT stock opened at $314.62 on Thursday. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $196.04 and a 1 year high of $333.86. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.14 billion, a PE ratio of 51.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.13. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $296.14 and a two-hundred day moving average of $278.20.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Railway Pension Investments Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 15.0% during the third quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 38,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,962,000 after acquiring an additional 5,000 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 10.9% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 42,287 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,971,000 after purchasing an additional 4,155 shares in the last quarter. Candriam S.C.A. raised its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 11.2% during the 3rd quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 73,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,153,000 after purchasing an additional 7,441 shares during the period. Partners Capital Investment Group LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter valued at $4,684,000. Finally, National Pension Service boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.6% in the third quarter. National Pension Service now owns 623,180 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,678,000 after buying an additional 9,954 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 headline beat, stronger EPS and shareholder returns (dividend + record capital returns) reinforce the profit story and cash return thesis for long‑term holders. What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Several large brokers raised targets and/or maintained bullish ratings — notable lifts from JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Argus increase analyst‑driven upside expectations and provide catalysts for buy‑side interest. JPMorgan adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $332 but kept a “hold” rating (modest upside vs. recent prices), signaling cautious optimism rather than a buy endorsement. Deutsche Bank raises price target to $332
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target and kept a neutral stance (small implied upside), reflecting mixed views on near‑term demand trends. Mizuho coverage note
• Negative Sentiment: Management set cautious 2026 guidance and flagged room‑revenue growth below some expectations amid softening budget travel and US occupancy pressure — this guidance is the primary downward catalyst for the stock. Q4 earnings call / guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: Truist raised its target but kept a “hold” at $307, which implies downside from recent levels and highlights some analyst caution on near‑term upside. Truist price target note

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.