Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $362.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by stock analysts at Robert W. Baird from $360.00 to $362.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 4.82% from the company’s current price.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the company. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $363.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Freedom Broker started coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $359.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $390.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $382.00 to $383.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 19th. Finally, China Intl Cap upgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.04.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:HLT opened at $345.34 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $323.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $319.94. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $364.50.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.37 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.11 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total transaction of $2,258,205.09. Following the sale, the insider owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. The trade was a 17.89% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Range Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter. Range Advisory LLC now owns 860 shares of the company’s stock valued at $284,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the period. Nilsine Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.2% in the 2nd quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 1,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $587,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 29.7% in the 3rd quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp. now owns 166 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 1.1% during the second quarter. Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co now owns 3,560 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,176,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the period. Finally, Angeles Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.5% in the second quarter. Angeles Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,673 shares of the company’s stock valued at $553,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations: Adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.45 from $2.11 a year earlier, exceeding the $2.37 consensus estimate. Revenue increased 6.6% year over year to approximately $1.37 billion. Hilton Q3 earnings flash
• Positive Sentiment: Hotel demand remained healthy: Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, climbed 5.8%, driven by steady U.S. travel demand and higher franchise fees. Hilton also highlighted record room openings, strengthening its asset-light growth model. Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook was raised: Following the earnings and RevPAR beat, Hilton increased its 2026 earnings and annual room-revenue growth expectations, providing a favorable signal for future cash generation. Hilton raises 2026 earnings outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Broader business trends offer support: Increased lodging demand from data-center and artificial-intelligence infrastructure development could boost business travel and hotel occupancy in relevant markets. AI buildout and Hilton lodging demand

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton.

The company provides accommodations and related services for business and leisure travelers, including guest rooms, meeting and event facilities, food and beverage operations, resort amenities and loyalty program benefits through Hilton Honors.