Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target upped by investment analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $354.00 to $360.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 13.92% from the company’s current price.

HLT has been the topic of a number of other reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Raymond James Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $300.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Macquarie Infrastructure upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $320.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Truist Financial increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $348.09.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of NYSE:HLT traded down $7.35 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $316.02. The stock had a trading volume of 239,628 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,860,655. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $311.82 and its 200 day moving average price is $294.45. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $217.05 and a 1 year high of $344.75. The company has a market cap of $72.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.94 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The company’s revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.72 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. Analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total value of $36,283,328.83. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. This represents a 75.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 2.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 0.6% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 25,463,196 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,606,172,000 after purchasing an additional 151,984 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 12.6% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,100,718 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,620,531,000 after purchasing an additional 1,132,880 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 6,448,978 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,852,650,000 after buying an additional 31,364 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.7% during the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 6,294,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,808,143,000 after buying an additional 284,352 shares during the period. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 10.3% in the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 5,092,347 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,462,778,000 after buying an additional 475,896 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 adjusted EPS beat expectations and RevPAR growth supported margins; Hilton raised its full‑year room‑revenue growth outlook and highlighted strong travel demand. Hilton Reports First‑Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on HLT from $324 to $375, signaling further upside from a major sell‑side firm. BoFA Raises Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: CEO commentary that the U.S. is shifting toward a “C‑shaped” recovery (convergence of prior K‑shaped trends) suggests rising activity among lower‑income consumers — supportive for Hilton’s midscale/upper‑midscale brands and volume. Hilton CEO Sees C‑Shaped Economy
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share (small yield) and set an ex‑dividend/record schedule; modest near‑term shareholder income but immaterial to valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company posted detailed Q1 metrics and the full earnings‑call transcript is available for investors who want line‑by‑line guidance and segment detail. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Management set Q2 EPS guidance of $2.18–$2.24 and FY‑2026 EPS of $8.28–$8.40 — both well below consensus — which is the primary reason investors are paring gains. Guidance Details
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged potential impact from the Middle East conflict as a risk to near‑term travel demand in some markets. Room‑Revenue Forecast & Risk Note
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentary note Hilton’s premium valuation after recent gains, which raises downside risk if growth or guidance slips. Valuation Concerns

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.