Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Issues Positive Forecast for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target hoisted by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $299.00 to $332.00 in a report published on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a hold rating on the stock.

Several other research firms also recently commented on HLT. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. Evercore raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $321.24.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:HLT traded down $1.53 during trading on Thursday, reaching $320.64. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 196,383 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,033,654. The firm has a market cap of $74.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.13. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $196.04 and a 12 month high of $333.86. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $295.28 and a 200-day moving average of $277.90.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 41.88% and a net margin of 12.10%.The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.76 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 8.68%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Hilton Worldwide

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings beat and stronger margins — Hilton reported an EPS beat, revenue growth, expanded EBITDA and highlighted record capital returns (dividends/share buybacks). What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are mostly lifting targets and ratings — multiple firms raised price targets (notable raises: Argus to $380, JPMorgan/Barclays to $350, Wells Fargo to $373), reflecting confidence in the franchise and long-term growth. Argus price target raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend declared — Hilton announced a quarterly dividend (record date Feb 27), but the yield is small (~0.2%), so it’s a token return of capital rather than a material yield play.
• Neutral Sentiment: Long pipeline and unit-growth guidance — management still targets roughly 6%–7% net unit growth and a sizable 520k-room global pipeline, supporting long-term fee and franchise revenue expansion. Pipeline and unit growth
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious 2026 guidance and softer near-term demand — management guided to modest RevPAR/room-revenue growth for 2026 and conservative Q1 EPS, citing softer budget-travel demand; that guidance came across as more cautious than some investors expected. Guidance and demand commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Pershing Square exited its Hilton stake — Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square sold its position to size up other opportunities (e.g., Meta), removing a well-known institutional backer and creating selling pressure. Pershing Square exits Hilton
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. occupancy softness and budget-travel headwinds — reporting noted U.S. occupancy weakness and a pullback among value-oriented travelers, which could pressure near-term RevPAR recovery. Occupancy slump report

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.

Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.