Hilton Worldwide Holdings: Strong Financial Performance and Growth Prospects Justify Buy Rating

Analyst Shaun Kelley of Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT – Research Report), reducing the price target to $275.00.

Shaun Kelley has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors that reflect Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ strong financial performance and stable growth prospects. The company reported a first-quarter EBITDA that surpassed both the analyst’s and the market’s expectations, indicating robust operational efficiency. Despite a slight reduction in the 2025 RevPAR outlook, Hilton’s earnings guidance for adjusted EPS and EBITDA remains strong, showcasing limited operational deleverage.
Additionally, Hilton’s unit growth remains steady, with a stable and improving pipeline, as evidenced by increased signings and construction starts. The company’s ability to maintain its full-year net unit growth outlook of 6-7% further supports the Buy rating. These factors, combined with a price objective of $275.00 USD, suggest a positive long-term growth trajectory for Hilton, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

In another report released today, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $232.00 price target.