Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
NYSE:HLT
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HLT Stock Chart & Stats
$341.03
$2.59(1.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$341.03
$2.59(1.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$241.45 - $344.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume326.29K
Average Volume (3M)1.68M
Market Cap
$75.77B
Enterprise Value$87.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$619.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$13.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)49.2
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.61
Shares Outstanding227,648,380
10 Day Avg. Volume1,592,069
30 Day Avg. Volume1,684,684
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-144.24
Price to Book (P/B)-12.58
Price to Sales (P/S)5.63
P/FCF Ratio33.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.09
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda29.00
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$355.86Price Target Upside4.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)9.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset-light, Fee-based ModelHilton’s asset-light brand, management and franchise model generates recurring, high-margin fee revenue that scales with systemwide rooms. Fee growth (+10.4% YoY) supports predictable cash flows with low incremental capex, improving resilience across cycles and steady long-term earnings.
Strong Cash Generation & MarginsSustained operating cash flow and FCF (OCF $2.3B, FCF $2.2B TTM) combined with healthy operating margins produce durable internal funding. Strong cash conversion (FCF ≈0.93x net income) supports ongoing development, shareholder returns and targeted debt reduction without relying on volatile capital markets.
Large Development Pipeline & Unit GrowthA record ~527k-room pipeline and 6%–7% net unit growth guidance underpin multi-year fee revenue expansion. New openings across luxury, lifestyle and focused segments deepen distribution, drive franchise/management fees, and compound network effects from Hilton Honors, strengthening long-term competitive positioning.
Bears Say
High Leverage & Negative EquityMaterial leverage and negative equity constrain balance-sheet flexibility and amplify refinancing and covenant risk. Elevated debt levels reduce optionality for acquisitions or cushioning during downturns, making capital allocation and sustained shareholder returns contingent on continued strong cash generation.
Decelerating Revenue Growth & Margin CompressionTop-line momentum has slowed materially while margins have compressed from earlier peaks. Slower revenue growth and lower net margin limit long-term EBITDA and FCF expansion, increasing sensitivity to cost inflation and making it harder to sustain aggressive capital returns without further margin recovery.
Regional Demand & Geopolitical ExposureGeopolitical disruptions and regional demand weakness (notably sharp Middle East RevPAR declines) can materially depress systemwide RevPAR and delay openings/conversions. Such region-specific shocks may persist, disrupting developer confidence, pipeline timing and near-term fee recognition across affected corridors.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings News
HLT FAQ
What was Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was $241.45 and its highest was $344.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $75.77B.
When is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.978 by $0.032.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.21%. See more information on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. dividends here
What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.26.
How many shares outstanding does Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. have?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has 227,648,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of $2.01 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.978. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.734%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HLT
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$355.86 (4.35% Upside)
$355.86 (4.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HLT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-29.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
HLT Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial positives: mid-single-digit RevPAR growth in the quarter, a 13% increase in adjusted EBITDA, accelerating net unit growth with a record pipeline, meaningful shareholder returns, and active AI/technology initiatives. These positives were tempered by geopolitical headwinds from the Middle East conflict (expected to materially affect Q2 and the region's full-year RevPAR) and continued softness in China. Management framed guidance conservatively to reflect those risks but expressed confidence in sustained demand momentum in the U.S. and across many international markets.View all HLT earnings summariesHLT Revenue Breakdown
29.70% Management and franchise
10.24% Ownership
-0.47% Amortization of contract acquisition costs
2.09% Other revenues
58.85% Cost reimbursement revenues
-0.41% Intersegment fees elimination
HLT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$355.86
▲(4.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.85% Insiders
33.96% Mutual Funds
19.48% Other Institutional Investors
19.40% Public Companies and Individual Investors