Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Sets New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT)’s share price reached a new 52-week high during trading on Wednesday after Robert W. Baird raised their price target on the stock from $285.00 to $305.00. Robert W. Baird currently has an outperform rating on the stock. Hilton Worldwide traded as high as $306.93 and last traded at $307.2920, with a volume of 51259 shares. The stock had previously closed at $304.60.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on HLT. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $339.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a report on Tuesday. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $288.00 to $318.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $304.11.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large upward price‑target lift from TD Cowen to $330 (about +8% upside vs. prior quotes), signaling stronger analyst confidence in HLT’s outlook. TD Cowen Raises PT to $330
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $330 (similar upside to TD Cowen), reinforcing institutional bullishness and likely supporting buying interest. Goldman Sachs Raises PT to $330
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan boosted its target to $318 and kept an “Overweight” rating, another vote of confidence from a major bank that may encourage further investor inflows. JPMorgan Raises PT to $318 Benzinga note
• Neutral Sentiment: Robert W. Baird raised its target to $305 and maintained an “Outperform” rating, but the new target offers only marginal upside versus current levels, so impact is limited. Baird Raises PT to $305 TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton is slated to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday — an event that typically increases volatility; outcome (beat/miss and guidance) will drive short‑term moves. Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage piece noting Hilton’s positioning within S&P 500 futures hospitality group — useful for thematic/sector flows but not an immediate earnings/valuation catalyst. Kalkine Media Sector Note
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $299 (up from $286) — however the new target sits slightly below current market price, implying limited upside and a more cautious view relative to other banks. This could temper momentum for some investors. Deutsche Bank Raises PT to $299

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% in the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.2%

The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $290.46 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $275.74. The company has a market cap of $71.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.59, a P/E/G ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.13.

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.