Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Barclays

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective lowered by investment analysts at Barclays from $384.00 to $375.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 7.42% from the company’s current price.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Susquehanna upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $345.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $362.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Evercore upgraded Hilton Worldwide from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. CICC Research started coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $390.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $358.43.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of HLT traded up $4.46 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $349.11. The company had a trading volume of 489,287 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,898,953. The business has a fifty day moving average of $323.61 and a 200-day moving average of $319.94. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $253.54 and a 12 month high of $364.50.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.11 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In other Hilton Worldwide news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total transaction of $136,239.26. Following the sale, the director directly owned 8,252 shares in the company, valued at $2,560,925.68. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. This represents a 17.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.45 per share, above the roughly $2.37 analyst consensus and up from $2.11 a year earlier. Revenue increased 6.6% year over year, while comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 5.8%, supported by stronger demand and higher franchise fees. Hilton Worldwide Earnings Up In Q3; Guides Q4, FY26
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 outlook, including its annual RevPAR growth forecast, citing steady U.S. travel demand. Management also highlighted record room openings and a strong development pipeline, reinforcing expectations for continued fee-based growth. Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised their price targets after the results. Deutsche Bank moved its target to $389 and maintained a Buy rating, while Wells Fargo raised its target to $386 with an Overweight rating. Baird and Susquehanna also increased their targets to $362 and $360, respectively. Deutsche Bank raises Hilton price target
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton launched a Pay With Points option for digital bookings, potentially improving loyalty-program engagement and direct bookings. Hilton launches Pay With Points
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, or $0.60 annualized, but the approximately 0.2% yield is unlikely to be a major stock catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Shares faced some pressure because investors focused on margin compression and the company’s fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.32–$2.38, which suggests a more modest near-term earnings trajectory despite the full-year outlook increase. Hilton stock and Q3 margin pressure
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, arguing that Hilton’s strong growth expectations are already reflected in its premium valuation; BMO retained a Hold rating. Hilton growth largely priced in

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.