Brokerages Set Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) Target Price at $264.40

Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $264.40.

A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $223.00 to $246.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. Macquarie boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $240.00 to $258.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Barclays dropped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $291.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. Bank of America boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, June 23rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $282.00 price target on the stock.

Insider Transactions at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher W. Silcock sold 11,905 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.40, for a total value of $3,207,207.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 79,451 shares in the company, valued at $21,404,099.40. The trade was a 13.03% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 2.60% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 59.8% during the 2nd quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

HLT opened at $273.92 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $271.67 and its 200-day simple moving average is $250.49. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $279.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $64.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 1.21.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.04 by $0.16. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 46.13% and a net margin of 13.84%.The business had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.09 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.91 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 1.980-2.040 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.830-8.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, August 29th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 29th. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is 9.22%.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brands. It operates luxury hotels under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand; lifestyle hotels under the Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton brand; full service hotels under the Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brand; service hotels under the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton brand; all-suite hotels under the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton brand; and economy hotel under the Spark by Hilton brand, as well as Hilton Grand Vacations.