Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Issues Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.910-1.970 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.950. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Hilton Worldwide also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 8.490-8.610 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $321.37 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $295.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $277.90. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $196.04 and a 1 year high of $333.86. The company has a market capitalization of $74.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The business 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 41.88% and a net margin of 12.10%.Hilton Worldwide’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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently 8.68%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HLT has been the subject of several research analyst reports. HSBC lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $299.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $319.67.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and margin strength — Hilton reported quarterly EPS above Street expectations and delivered improving EBITDA and RevPAR in key segments, supporting the stock after the print. Q4 Earnings Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Record capital returns and continued buybacks/dividend support — management highlighted strong capital-return activity that underpins shareholder value. Capital Returns Article
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst price-target upgrades — several banks raised targets (Argus, JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Evercore) and some maintained buy/overweight stances, signaling continued analyst confidence. Argus/MS Links JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: Development pipeline and unit-growth guidance — management targets ~6%–7% net unit growth and a global pipeline expansion that supports medium-term revenue/fee growth. Pipeline Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly dividend declared ($0.15) — modest yield (≈0.2%) provides income but is not a major catalyst. (Company announcement)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts stayed conservative — Truist and Mizuho maintained hold/neutral views despite target adjustments, reflecting mixed views on near-term demand. Analyst Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Softer 2026 room‑revenue/RevPAR outlook — management warned that room‑revenue growth will be below some expectations and cited softness in budget travel and U.S. occupancy trends, which pressures near-term upside. Guidance/Outlook Article
• Negative Sentiment: Pershing Square exit — Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square sold its Hilton position, a notable institutional departure that can weigh on sentiment. Pershing Square/Reuters
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. occupancy and budget-brand headwinds — commentary and coverage noted weaker U.S. occupancy and affordability pressure on value brands, a drag on revenue mix. Occupancy Article

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 25.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $520,000 after acquiring an additional 465 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 37.4% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,135 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,396,000 after purchasing an additional 1,669 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 38.8% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 20,327 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,625,000 after purchasing an additional 5,687 shares during the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 112.4% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 5,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after purchasing an additional 2,899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

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.