Wells Fargo & Company Raises Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target to $373.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective lifted by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $338.00 to $373.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 14.92% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on HLT. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $339.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday. 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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $288.00 to $318.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $309.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $309.00.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

HLT opened at $324.56 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.13. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $330.98. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $294.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $277.59.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.76 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Great Lakes Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 6,873 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,974,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the period. Aviva PLC boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 360,253 shares of the company’s stock worth $103,483,000 after purchasing an additional 7,498 shares in the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC grew its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 13.2% during the 4th quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 1,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $329,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. Xponance LLC lifted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Xponance LLC now owns 60,771 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,456,000 after purchasing an additional 2,394 shares during the period. Finally, Centersquare Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth about $5,788,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted Q4 EPS of $2.08, topping consensus and showing year‑over‑year profit growth; adjusted EBITDA and RevPAR improvements supported the beat. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Market response to the bottom line — media coverage notes the strong bottom line drove upward pressure on the stock despite mixed top‑line commentary. Investing.com: Hilton beats Q4 expectations
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion pipeline and unit growth — management is targeting 6%–7% net unit growth in 2026 and a global pipeline of ~520,000 rooms, supporting long‑term fee and franchise revenue growth. MSN: Hilton targets 6-7% net unit growth
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/appeal narrative — bullish analyses argue Hilton’s capital‑light model and global/luxury strength justify a premium valuation given pipeline and margin profile. Seeking Alpha: Growth Justifies Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared — Hilton set a $0.15 quarterly dividend (small yield ~0.2%), returning cash but not a major income play.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 2026 EPS guidance roughly in line — management guided Q1 EPS to $1.910–$1.970, centered close to consensus, reducing near‑term surprise risk. BusinessWire: Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guide below Street — Hilton’s FY guidance of $8.49–$8.61 came in well under consensus (~$9.16), which could cap upside as investors re‑rate near‑term earnings growth. BusinessWire: Full‑year guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Ackman’s Pershing Square exited HLT — a high‑profile institutional exit may raise questions about near‑term conviction among large holders. Reuters: Pershing Square exits Hilton

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.