Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT Shares Sold by Westfield Capital Management Co. LP

Westfield Capital Management Co. LP lessened its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 4.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 233,718 shares of the company’s stock after selling 11,653 shares during the period. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP owned about 0.10% of Hilton Worldwide worth $60,636,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of HLT. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust boosted 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 worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research issued a very bullish FY2028 EPS forecast of $12.25 per share (consensus currently ~ $7.89), which could re‑rate long‑term expectations for Hilton if markets give weight to the out‑year projection.
• Positive Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein raised its price target to $322 (from $304), signaling incremental analyst confidence at current price levels. Bernstein Adjusts Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: A separate note/newswire reported another price target increase to $360, reinforcing upside sentiment from some sell‑side shops. Price Target Raised to $360
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell ~13.1% in February to ~5.08M shares (about 2.3% of float, ~2.0 days to cover), reducing immediate short‑squeeze risk and removing some downward pressure on the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also lifted several discrete quarter estimates (e.g., Q1 2026 up to $1.91 and Q2/Q3 2027 upgrades), highlighting pockets of near‑term improvement across the cadence of results.
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry piece noting Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt are pushing growth via memberships, conversions and loyalty programs — useful context for long‑term competitive positioning but not a direct catalyst. 3 Hotel Stocks to Watch
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut near‑term and FY2026 estimates: FY2026 lowered to $8.77 from $9.04 and multiple quarter estimates (Q3/Q4 2026, Q1 2027 and Q4 2027) were reduced — these downward tweaks temper near‑term earnings visibility and could limit upside until results or guidance prove otherwise.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns: a Seeking Alpha piece argues Hilton’s valuation is extended after recent highs, which could spur profit‑taking among momentum traders. Valuation Has Overstayed

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on HLT. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. TD Cowen increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Macquarie Infrastructure raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $267.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $309.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $326.32.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. The trade was a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 2.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $317.64 on Friday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $196.04 and a 1-year high of $333.86. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $302.34 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $281.33. The company has a market capitalization of $72.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.90, a PEG ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. 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. On average, research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 9.80%.

Hilton Worldwide 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.