Analysts Set Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) PT at $172.13

Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) have been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the nineteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $173.3125.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Monday, December 29th. Mizuho increased their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Hyatt Hotels from $167.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Hyatt Hotels in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $198.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Hyatt Hotels from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday.

Hyatt Hotels Trading Up 2.5%

NYSE H opened at $169.60 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.11 billion, a P/E ratio of -302.86, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.27. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $163.78 and a 200 day simple moving average of $152.53. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.68. Hyatt Hotels has a one year low of $102.43 and a one year high of $180.53.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $1.04. The firm had revenue of $1.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 5.47% and a negative net margin of 0.73%.During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.42 EPS. Research analysts expect that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Hyatt Hotels Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio is presently -107.14%.

Trending Headlines about Hyatt Hotels

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board names CEO Mark Hoplamazian as chairman, preserving leadership continuity and strategic direction — this reduces transitional risk and reassures investors that the company’s execution (including its asset-light pivot) will remain under an experienced, incumbent leader. Hyatt announcement: Hoplamazian assumes combined role
• Neutral Sentiment: Company issued formal retirement notice and transition plan emphasizing orderly handoff; this is a governance action that addresses immediate investor concerns but leaves longer-term brand and legal questions unresolved. Corporate retirement letter
• Neutral Sentiment: Fundamentals remain a supporting factor — Hyatt recently beat Q4/early‑Feb earnings expectations, which likely helped the market view the leadership change as manageable rather than destabilizing. (See company reports and recent earnings commentary.)
• Negative Sentiment: Pritzker’s resignation stems from reported ties to Jeffrey Epstein, creating reputational risk that could draw media attention, potential legal scrutiny, or customer/partner sensitivity — risks that could pressure the brand and bookings in the near term. Forbes: Pritzker retires over Epstein association
• Negative Sentiment: Wider media coverage and inclusion on lists of executives who have departed in the Epstein fallout could sustain volatility in the stock until investors are confident reputational/legal exposure is contained. AP: Pritzker steps down, expresses regret

Insider Transactions at Hyatt Hotels

In related news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total value of $1,583,726.76. Following the sale, the insider owned 2,684 shares in the company, valued at $445,195.08. This represents a 78.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.00, for a total value of $713,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 13,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,281,836. This trade represents a 23.83% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 23.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Veritas Asset Management LLP lifted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 827.9% during the fourth quarter. Veritas Asset Management LLP now owns 1,900,417 shares of the company’s stock valued at $304,675,000 after purchasing an additional 1,695,616 shares in the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 21.8% during the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,715,085 shares of the company’s stock worth $669,221,000 after buying an additional 843,121 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 84.5% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,228,396 shares of the company’s stock worth $171,545,000 after buying an additional 562,611 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 24.5% in the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,765,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $392,548,000 after acquiring an additional 545,003 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GRS Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the second quarter valued at approximately $74,264,000. 73.54% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.