Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Target Raised at Robert W. Baird

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

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. CICC Research assumed coverage on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $382.00 to $383.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Barclays lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $368.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $336.00 to $349.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Finally, Freedom Broker initiated coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. They set a “buy” rating and a $359.00 price objective on the stock. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.04.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of HLT stock opened at $345.34 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $323.61 and its 200 day moving average is $319.94. Hilton Worldwide has a 52-week low of $253.54 and a 52-week high of $364.50.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.37 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. The business’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.11 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total transaction of $136,239.26. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of Hilton Worldwide stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total value of $2,258,205.09. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. This represents a 17.89% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at about $10,140,000. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,909,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.4% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 200,598 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,290,000 after purchasing an additional 4,700 shares in the last quarter. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,279,000. Finally, Two Sigma Securities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $4,775,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Hilton Worldwide

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.