Mizuho Raises Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target to $326.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective raised by investment analysts at Mizuho from $321.00 to $326.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Mizuho’s price target suggests a potential upside of 3.63% from the company’s current price.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on HLT. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a research report on Monday. Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $300.00 to $355.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. HSBC boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $348.09.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 2.7%

Shares of NYSE:HLT traded down $8.77 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $314.59. The stock had a trading volume of 181,764 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,860,655. The firm has a market cap of $71.98 billion, a PE ratio of 51.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $311.82 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $294.45. Hilton Worldwide has a twelve month low of $217.05 and a twelve month high of $344.75.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.94 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.94 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company 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, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 2.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% in the 3rd quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 adjusted EPS beat expectations and RevPAR growth supported margins; Hilton raised its full?year room?revenue growth outlook and highlighted strong travel demand. Hilton Reports First?Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on HLT from $324 to $375, signaling further upside from a major sell?side firm. BoFA Raises Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: CEO commentary that the U.S. is shifting toward a “C?shaped” recovery (convergence of prior K?shaped trends) suggests rising activity among lower?income consumers — supportive for Hilton’s midscale/upper?midscale brands and volume. Hilton CEO Sees C?Shaped Economy
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share (small yield) and set an ex?dividend/record schedule; modest near?term shareholder income but immaterial to valuation.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company posted detailed Q1 metrics and the full earnings?call transcript is available for investors who want line?by?line guidance and segment detail. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Management set Q2 EPS guidance of $2.18–$2.24 and FY?2026 EPS of $8.28–$8.40 — both well below consensus — which is the primary reason investors are paring gains. Guidance Details
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged potential impact from the Middle East conflict as a risk to near?term travel demand in some markets. Room?Revenue Forecast & Risk Note
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts and commentary note Hilton’s premium valuation after recent gains, which raises downside risk if growth or guidance slips. Valuation Concerns

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.