Truist Financial Issues Positive Forecast for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target raised by research analysts at Truist Financial from $253.00 to $307.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Truist Financial’s price objective would indicate a potential downside of 7.73% from the stock’s previous close.

HLT has been the subject of several other research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $317.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $299.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Argus lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Evercore ISI upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a report on Thursday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $319.67.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 2.3%

NYSE:HLT traded up $7.60 on Thursday, hitting $332.73. The stock had a trading volume of 202,914 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,000,684. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $196.04 and a 52 week high of $333.86. The business’s fifty day moving average is $294.32 and its 200 day moving average is $277.59. The company has a market cap of $77.34 billion, a PE ratio of 48.10, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 14.19% and a negative return on equity of 42.78%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter worth about $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust increased its position in shares of 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. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.08, topping estimates, with RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA growth that underpinned the upside. Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline and unit-growth target — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and is expanding its global pipeline toward ~520,000 rooms, which supports long-term fee-based, capital-light growth. Hilton targets net unit growth and pipeline expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/strategist support — some investors and analysts reiterate that Hilton’s capital-light model and growth profile justify a premium valuation, highlighting international and luxury strength. Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton announced a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), reinforcing shareholder payout discipline but not materially altering income return.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 guidance roughly in-line — management gave Q1 2026 EPS guidance (1.91–1.97) close to consensus, offering limited surprise on near-term profit trajectory. Company press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings materials/transcript available — detailed commentary from the call may clarify cadence by geography and brand; review the transcript for management color on RevPAR and pipeline timing. Earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton set FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (~8.49–8.61) below consensus, which is a key driver of the intraday caution despite the quarter’s beat. Room revenue growth forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Softness in budget/value segment and U.S. occupancy — management flagged weaker budget-travel demand and some U.S. occupancy pressure, which could constrain near-term top-line recovery for certain brands. Occupancy rates slip
• Negative Sentiment: Large investor exit — Pershing Square (Bill Ackman) disclosed exiting Hilton, a signal that at least one major active holder rotated out, which can add short-term selling pressure or signal differing confidence among institutions. Pershing Square exits Hilton

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.