Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $335.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by stock analysts at Evercore ISI from $325.00 to $335.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. Evercore ISI’s price target indicates a potential upside of 1.50% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on HLT. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $309.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $338.00 to $373.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Evercore raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $317.00 to $330.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $317.10.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 1.5%

HLT opened at $330.06 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $294.32 and a 200 day moving average of $277.59. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $196.04 and a 12 month high of $330.98. The firm has a market cap of $76.72 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.74, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.76 EPS. 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. On average, research analysts forecast 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 made changes to their positions in the company. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter worth about $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.08, topping estimates, with RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA growth that underpinned the upside. Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline and unit-growth target — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and is expanding its global pipeline toward ~520,000 rooms, which supports long-term fee-based, capital-light growth. Hilton targets net unit growth and pipeline expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategist support — some investors and analysts reiterate that Hilton’s capital-light model and growth profile justify a premium valuation, highlighting international and luxury strength. Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton announced a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), reinforcing shareholder payout discipline but not materially altering income return.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guidance roughly in-line — management gave Q1 2026 EPS guidance (1.91–1.97) close to consensus, offering limited surprise on near-term profit trajectory. Company press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials/transcript available — detailed commentary from the call may clarify cadence by geography and brand; review the transcript for management color on RevPAR and pipeline timing. Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton set FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (~8.49–8.61) below consensus, which is a key driver of the intraday caution despite the quarter’s beat. Room revenue growth forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Softness in budget/value segment and U.S. occupancy — management flagged weaker budget-travel demand and some U.S. occupancy pressure, which could constrain near-term top-line recovery for certain brands. Occupancy rates slip
• Negative Sentiment: Large investor exit — Pershing Square (Bill Ackman) disclosed exiting Hilton, a signal that at least one major active holder rotated out, which can add short-term selling pressure or signal differing confidence among institutions. 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.