Analysts Set Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) Target Price at $181.47

Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the sixteen analysts that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $184.0714.

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Hyatt Hotels from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $181.00 to $186.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $185.00 to $195.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $198.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research note on Friday, March 27th.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Performance

Shares of H stock opened at $162.14 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $15.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -463.26, a P/E/G ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a current ratio of 0.60. Hyatt Hotels has a 52 week low of $120.36 and a 52 week high of $180.53. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $155.08 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $157.55.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.74 billion. Hyatt Hotels had a negative net margin of 0.48% and a positive return on equity of 6.01%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.46 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.32 earnings per share for the current year.

Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -171.43%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Kinsey Wolf sold 400 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $147.28, for a total value of $58,912.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 545 shares in the company, valued at $80,267.60. This trade represents a 42.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Jnp 2010-Pg Trust sold 213,434 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.75, for a total transaction of $35,803,553.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 213,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $35,803,553.50. The trade was a 50.00% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 214,234 shares of company stock valued at $35,920,202 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 23.60% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of H. Veritas Asset Management LLP increased its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 827.9% in the fourth quarter. Veritas Asset Management LLP now owns 1,900,417 shares of the company’s stock worth $304,675,000 after purchasing an additional 1,695,616 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 48.0% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 4,676,116 shares of the company’s stock worth $749,675,000 after purchasing an additional 1,516,554 shares in the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 21.8% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,715,085 shares of the company’s stock valued at $669,221,000 after acquiring an additional 843,121 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 84.5% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,228,396 shares of the company’s stock valued at $171,545,000 after acquiring an additional 562,611 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 24.5% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,765,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $392,548,000 after acquiring an additional 545,003 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.54% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Hyatt Hotels

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on H from $181 to $186 and maintained an “overweight” rating, highlighting upside vs. the current price — a clear analyst endorsement that likely supported buying interest. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt’s Q1 results and earnings presentation showed an EPS beat and revenue roughly in line with expectations, reinforcing that demand remains resilient — a fundamental reason investors are bullish. Q1 Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and analysis noting Hyatt’s raised 2026 guidance and a record development pipeline point to growth visibility (more rooms/fees ahead), supporting a higher valuation multiple. Yahoo Valuation Article
• Positive Sentiment: Consensus analyst sentiment remains constructive (average recommendation ~”Moderate Buy”), which can attract fund flows and reduce downside risk from analyst downgrades. Analyst Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Property-level news: Hyatt Zilara Cancun reopened after extensive renovations — a tangible boost to revenue per available room (RevPAR) in a key leisure market. MSN
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand/loyalty coverage (World of Hyatt comparisons and travel‑rewards pieces) reinforce Hyatt’s competitive position; useful for long‑term demand but less likely to move the stock immediately. World of Hyatt
• Negative Sentiment: Susquehanna trimmed its price target from $185 to $180 and set a “neutral” rating — a mild analyst haircut that could cap near‑term upside for more cautious investors. Benzinga

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.