Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $365.00 Price Target at Barclays

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective upped by Barclays from $363.00 to $365.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

HLT has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $303.00 to $318.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $357.00 to $354.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $255.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $300.00 to $355.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. One investment 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $348.09.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

HLT stock opened at $314.57 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $217.05 and a 1 year high of $344.75. The firm has a market cap of $71.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $311.80 and a 200-day simple moving average of $294.60.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.07. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.94 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.72 EPS. Hilton Worldwide’s quarterly revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. 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. On average, equities research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.08 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently 9.80%.

Insider Activity

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in HLT. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $803,047,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 12.6% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,100,718 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,620,531,000 after acquiring an additional 1,132,880 shares in the last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1,222.9% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 820,991 shares of the company’s stock valued at $212,998,000 after acquiring an additional 758,930 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 126.3% during the 2nd quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,138,294 shares of the company’s stock valued at $303,173,000 after acquiring an additional 635,220 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Franklin Resources Inc. raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 10.4% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 6,010,313 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,559,316,000 after acquiring an additional 567,651 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on adjusted EPS and company raised full‑year RevPAR and EBITDA outlooks — signs of resilient travel demand and stronger margins. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Big analyst shops raised price targets and kept buy/overweight calls (notable raises: HSBC to $387, Bank of America to $375, Goldman to $360, Barclays to $365), which supports upside sentiment and likely lifted intraday buying interest before today’s pullback. MarketScreener: HSBC Adjusts PT MarketScreener: BofA Raises PT MarketScreener: Goldman Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns: Q1 share buybacks (~$860M) and a new quarterly dividend support shareholder cash returns and underscore management confidence. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Capital Return
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO commentary that the U.S. is shifting from a “K‑shaped” to a more inclusive “C‑shaped” demand pattern — positive if sustained but still uncertain for near‑term revenue mix. Business Insider: CEO Sees C‑shaped Economy
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance disappointment: Hilton’s Q2 and FY 2026 EPS ranges came in below consensus (company set FY 2026 at $8.28–$8.40 vs. ~$9.05 consensus), which is a primary driver of the stock’s weakness as investors re‑price near‑term earnings risk. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and valuation risks: Management flagged Middle East impacts on RevPAR and investors remain wary of Hilton’s premium valuation and $12.5B debt load—factors that amplify downside if travel momentum softens. Reuters: Hilton Raises Forecast, Flags Middle East Impact

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.