Analyst Kevin Kopelman of TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings, boosting the price target to $297.00.
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Kevin Kopelman’s rating is based on several key factors that highlight Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ potential for growth. Despite a softer than expected performance in Q3, Hilton is projected to experience a notable rebound in Q4, with a more than 200 basis points improvement quarter-over-quarter. This optimism is driven by factors such as the anticipated recovery in inbound travel and the positive impact of events like the World Cup.
Additionally, Hilton’s strength in new builds and conversions is expected to drive unit growth between 6.5% and 7%, surpassing previous estimates. The company’s fees continue to grow at a rate that outpaces algorithmic expectations, leading to an increase in the 2026 earnings per share estimate by 5%. These factors, combined with a target price of $297 and a 33 times price-to-earnings ratio for 2026, underpin Kopelman’s Buy rating for Hilton Worldwide Holdings.
Kopelman covers the Consumer Cyclical sector, focusing on stocks such as Expedia, Airbnb, and Carnival. According to TipRanks, Kopelman has an average return of 6.9% and a 56.77% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released yesterday, Raymond James also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $300.00 price target.