Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
NYSE:HLT
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HLT Stock Chart & Stats
$341.03
$2.59(1.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$341.03
$2.59(1.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$243.53 - $351.70
Previous CloseN/A
Volume326.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.53M
Market Cap
$78.75B
Enterprise Value$87.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$619.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.4
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.61
Shares Outstanding227,648,380
10 Day Avg. Volume1,456,154
30 Day Avg. Volume1,532,496
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-144.24
Price to Book (P/B)-12.58
Price to Sales (P/S)5.63
P/FCF Ratio34.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda28.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$355.86Price Target Upside4.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)9.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationHilton's TTM FCF of ~$2.2B and operating cash flow of ~$2.3B with FCF roughly 0.93x net income indicate durable cash conversion. Reliable cash flow underpins reinvestment, shareholder returns and debt service, providing resilience through travel cycles.
Asset-light, Fee-based ModelHilton's franchise and management fee mix scales with owner revenue and drove a 10.4% YoY fee increase. The asset-light structure yields lower capital intensity, recurring high-margin fees and better operating leverage, supporting sustainable earnings as system RevPAR recovers.
Large Development PipelineA record ~527k-room pipeline and targeted 6%–7% net unit growth provide multi-year fee and management revenue tailwinds. New openings expand brand distribution, diversify geography and compound network effects that strengthen long-term fee visibility.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterial debt and negative equity constrain financial flexibility and elevate refinancing, covenant and interest-rate risks. Even after debt reduction from 2025 levels, leverage limits room for acquisition, buybacks or buffer against demand shocks over the medium term.
Slowing Revenue Growth & Margin PressureTop-line deceleration to ~2% TTM and net margin compression from ~14% in 2022 to ~12% reduce earnings leverage and could constrain FCF expansion. Sustained slower growth or persistent margin pressure would weaken ability to fund returns and deleveraging.
Development Timing Risk From GeopoliticsGeopolitical uncertainty has slowed Middle East deal activity and construction starts, creating timing risk for openings. Delayed deliveries push out future fee recognition and compress near-term visibility into unit-driven revenue, affecting medium-term growth cadence.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings News
HLT FAQ
What was Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was $243.53 and its highest was $351.70 in the past 12 months.
What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $78.75B.
When is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.978 by $0.032.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.21%. See more information on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. dividends here
What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.26.
How many shares outstanding does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. have?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 227,648,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of $2.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.978. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.734%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HLT
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$355.86 (4.35% Upside)
$355.86 (4.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HLT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-29.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a prominent global hospitality enterprise, focusing on the management, franchising, and leasing of hotel and resort properties. Its business model is primarily structured around two main divisions: the Management and Franchise segment, and the Ownership segment. A significant part of its activities includes directly overseeing hotel operations and permitting the use of its distinctive brand names, trademarks, and service marks through licensing agreements. Hilton boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of hotel brands, encompassing categories such as luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites, and timeshare properties. This comprehensive collection features renowned names like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors. Globally, the company's operational footprint covers vast regions including North, South, and Central America (with a strong presence in numerous Caribbean nations), alongside Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the entire Asia Pacific area. Established in 1919, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
HLT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives: mid-single-digit RevPAR growth in the quarter, a 13% increase in adjusted EBITDA, accelerating net unit growth with a record pipeline, meaningful shareholder returns, and active AI/technology initiatives. These positives were tempered by geopolitical headwinds from the Middle East conflict (expected to materially affect Q2 and the region's full-year RevPAR) and continued softness in China. Management framed guidance conservatively to reflect those risks but expressed confidence in sustained demand momentum in the U.S. and across many international markets.View all HLT earnings summariesHLT Revenue Breakdown
29.70% Management and franchise
10.24% Ownership
-0.47% Amortization of contract acquisition costs
2.09% Other revenues
58.85% Cost reimbursement revenues
-0.41% Intersegment fees elimination
HLT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$355.86
▲(4.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.85% Insiders
33.96% Mutual Funds
19.48% Other Institutional Investors
17.82% Public Companies and Individual Investors