Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Acquired Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic-Illinois) recently bought shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT). In a filing disclosed on July 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Hilton Worldwide stock on June 15th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “MORGAN STANLEY – ROLLOVER IRA” account.

Representative Jonathan L. Jackson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of McKesson (NYSE:MCK) on 6/15/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) on 6/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 5/12/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Visa (NYSE:V) on 4/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) on 4/24/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) on 4/20/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Simon Property Group (NYSE:SPG) on 4/20/2026.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock traded down $0.97 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $322.23. 1,999,077 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,512,490. The stock has a market capitalization of $73.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.20, a PEG ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $332.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $316.86. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $253.54 and a 12-month high of $358.00.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.98 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.95 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 12.56%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.72 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.03 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is 9.16%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have weighed in on HLT. Truist Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Macquarie Infrastructure lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $320.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Argus increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $350.18.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth $803,047,000. Two Sigma Investments LP raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1,222.9% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 820,991 shares of the company’s stock valued at $212,998,000 after purchasing an additional 758,930 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 126.3% in the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,138,294 shares of the company’s stock worth $303,173,000 after buying an additional 635,220 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 10.3% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 5,092,347 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,462,778,000 after acquiring an additional 475,896 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 522.1% in the 1st quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 530,727 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,383,000 after buying an additional 445,414 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Jackson

Jonathan Jackson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Illinois’ 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Jackson (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Illinois’ 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Jonathan Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Jackson graduated from Whitney Young High School. He earned an M.B.A. from Northwestern University. Jackson’s career experience includes working as an investment analyst and an entrepreneur.

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.