Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $321.00 Price Target at Mizuho

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by equities research analysts at Mizuho from $266.00 to $321.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Mizuho’s price target would indicate a potential downside of 1.10% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $299.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $332.00 to $338.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $309.00.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $324.56 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $75.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13. Hilton Worldwide has a twelve month low of $196.04 and a twelve month high of $330.98. The company’s fifty day moving average is $294.32 and its 200 day moving average is $277.59.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.76 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Great Lakes Advisors LLC increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 6,873 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,974,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Aviva PLC increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 360,253 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,483,000 after acquiring an additional 7,498 shares during the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 13.2% during the fourth quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 1,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $329,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares during the period. Xponance LLC boosted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 60,771 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,456,000 after purchasing an additional 2,394 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Centersquare Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at $5,788,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.08, topping consensus and showing year‑over‑year profit growth; adjusted EBITDA and RevPAR improvements supported the beat. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market response to the bottom line — media coverage notes the strong bottom line drove upward pressure on the stock despite mixed top‑line commentary. Investing.com: Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion pipeline and unit growth — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and a global pipeline of ~520,000 rooms, supporting long‑term fee and franchise revenue growth. MSN: Hilton targets 6-7% net unit growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/appeal narrative — bullish analyses argue Hilton’s capital‑light model and global/luxury strength justify a premium valuation given pipeline and margin profile. Seeking Alpha: Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton set a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), returning cash but not a major income play.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance roughly in line — management guided Q1 EPS to $1.910–$1.970, centered close to consensus, reducing near‑term surprise risk. BusinessWire: Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton’s FY guidance of $8.49–$8.61 came in well under consensus (~$9.16), which could cap upside as investors re‑rate near‑term earnings growth. BusinessWire: Full‑year guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Ackman’s Pershing Square exited HLT — a high‑profile institutional exit may raise questions about near‑term conviction among large holders. Reuters: Pershing Square exits Hilton

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.