Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Hits New 12-Month High – What’s Next?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) shares reached a new 52-week high on Thursday . The stock traded as high as $306.28 and last traded at $302.9220, with a volume of 163512 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $300.13.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $339 and kept a “buy” rating, implying ~12.5% upside versus the cited current price — a strong bullish signal from a major broker. Jefferies adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide Holdings to $339
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its target to $309 and kept an “overweight” rating, signaling ~2.8% upside and reaffirming conviction in HLT’s near-term earnings/leisure demand outlook. Barclays raises HLT target to $309
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley bumped its target to $306 and maintained an “overweight” rating, indicating modest upside (~1.8%) and adding to the cluster of bullish analyst moves. Morgan Stanley raises HLT target to $306
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton announced “Apartment Collection by Hilton,” a furnished-apartment offering hosted by Hilton — a strategic brand-extension that can expand stay-length mix and recurring revenue potential in the extended-stay/furnished-apartment segment. Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance piece discusses the potential for repeat growth in shareholder returns for HLT; useful thematic analysis but not new catalyst-level news. Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ Recent Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Aggregator coverage notes HLT has an average analyst recommendation of “Moderate Buy” — supportive context but not an immediate driver. HLT Receives Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Macquarie raised its target to $280 but maintained a “neutral” rating; that target sits below the current price (roughly a ~7.1% implied downside), which introduces a counterweight to the more bullish calls. Macquarie adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently commented on HLT shares. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $309.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $291.00 to $282.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 17th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $293.06.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $69.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.15. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $284.16 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $273.67.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.01 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.Hilton Worldwide’s revenue was up 8.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.92 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 21st were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 21st. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is currently 8.68%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth about $216,000. Blue Trust Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 12.5% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,715 shares of the company’s stock valued at $493,000 after buying an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,640 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,333,000 after buying an additional 180 shares during the last quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC boosted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 11.2% in the fourth quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 1,702 shares of the company’s stock worth $489,000 after buying an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LeConte Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $201,000. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

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.