Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Argus Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target increased by equities research analysts at Argus from $350.00 to $380.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Argus’ price target would suggest a potential upside of 15.13% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on HLT. TD Cowen raised their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. HSBC increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Evercore ISI boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a research note on Thursday. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Evercore boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $317.10.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.5%

HLT opened at $330.06 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $294.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $277.59. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $196.04 and a fifty-two week high of $330.98. The firm has a market cap of $76.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The business’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. 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. Research analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Great Lakes Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 6,873 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,974,000 after buying an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 360,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,483,000 after acquiring an additional 7,498 shares during the period. Founders Financial Alliance LLC raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 13.2% in the fourth quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 1,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $329,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. Xponance LLC lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 4.1% in the 4th quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 60,771 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,456,000 after acquiring an additional 2,394 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Centersquare Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at about $5,788,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.08, topping estimates, with RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA growth that underpinned the upside. Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline and unit-growth target — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and is expanding its global pipeline toward ~520,000 rooms, which supports long-term fee-based, capital-light growth. Hilton targets net unit growth and pipeline expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategist support — some investors and analysts reiterate that Hilton’s capital-light model and growth profile justify a premium valuation, highlighting international and luxury strength. Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton announced a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), reinforcing shareholder payout discipline but not materially altering income return.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guidance roughly in-line — management gave Q1 2026 EPS guidance (1.91–1.97) close to consensus, offering limited surprise on near-term profit trajectory. Company press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials/transcript available — detailed commentary from the call may clarify cadence by geography and brand; review the transcript for management color on RevPAR and pipeline timing. Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton set FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (~8.49–8.61) below consensus, which is a key driver of the intraday caution despite the quarter’s beat. Room revenue growth forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Softness in budget/value segment and U.S. occupancy — management flagged weaker budget-travel demand and some U.S. occupancy pressure, which could constrain near-term top-line recovery for certain brands. Occupancy rates slip
• Negative Sentiment: Large investor exit — Pershing Square (Bill Ackman) disclosed exiting Hilton, a signal that at least one major active holder rotated out, which can add short-term selling pressure or signal differing confidence among institutions. Pershing Square exits Hilton

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.