Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Upgraded at Mizuho

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Mizuho from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note issued on Thursday, MarketBeat reports. The brokerage currently has a $421.00 target price on the stock. Mizuho‘s target price indicates a potential upside of 20.55% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts have also recently weighed in on HLT. Evercore upgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. China Intl Cap upgraded Hilton Worldwide to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Hilton Worldwide from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $365.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Barclays dropped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $384.00 to $375.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $363.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Friday, August 14th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $363.13.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $349.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $78.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.10. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $324.03 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $320.19. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $253.54 and a one year high of $364.50.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its 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. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The company had revenue of $1.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.37 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.11 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Profund Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.2% during the third quarter. Profund Advisors LLC now owns 3,058 shares of the company’s stock worth $973,000 after buying an additional 35 shares during the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 18.7% in the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 7,386 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,350,000 after acquiring an additional 1,165 shares during the last quarter. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 15.9% during the 3rd quarter. Invera Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,382 shares of the company’s stock valued at $440,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 139.9% during the 3rd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 1,046 shares of the company’s stock valued at $333,000 after acquiring an additional 610 shares in the last quarter. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 7,230.2% during the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 95,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,221,000 after acquiring an additional 93,704 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings and operating trends beat expectations. Adjusted EPS was $2.45 versus the $2.37 consensus, while revenue increased 6.6% year over year. Revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key hotel-industry measure, rose 5.8%, supported by steady U.S. travel demand and higher franchise fees. Reuters Hilton outlook article
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton raised its 2026 outlook. Management increased its full-year earnings and RevPAR expectations and projected fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.32 to $2.38. Record room openings and confident commentary on continued growth also support investor sentiment. Hilton earnings call article
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price targets were generally raised. Deutsche Bank lifted its target to $389 with a Buy rating, while Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Susquehanna and Robert W. Baird also increased their targets. Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Baird maintain bullish ratings on HLT. Deutsche Bank price target article
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton introduced Pay with Points for digital bookings. The feature may improve customer loyalty and direct-booking engagement, but its near-term financial effect is unclear. Hilton Pay with Points article
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and margin pressure remain concerns. Commentary indicated that quarterly margins faced pressure, and some analysts argue that Hilton’s strong growth is already reflected in the share price. A Yahoo Finance analysis suggested the stock could be as much as 39% above estimated fair value. Barclays lowered its target to $375, despite retaining an Overweight rating, while BMO maintained Hold. Hilton valuation analysis

About Hilton Worldwide

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.