Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 8.890-9.010 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 9.030. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Hilton Worldwide also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.280-2.340 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of HLT stock opened at $318.52 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $72.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 48.28, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 1.05. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $334.05 and its 200-day moving average price is $318.51. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $358.00.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.20 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.890-9.010 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.03 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HLT has been the subject of a number of research reports. UBS Group increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $320.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $312.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Bank of America upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.36.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported adjusted second-quarter EPS of $2.29, slightly above the $2.27 analyst consensus and up from $2.20 a year earlier. Net income reached $482 million, while adjusted EBITDA was $1.054 billion. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis, and Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA outlook, signaling continued demand and operating momentum. Hilton tops Q2 estimates, raises RevPAR and EBITDA outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported revenue was $1.38 billion, up 6.5% year over year. The difference between reported and adjusted results reflects Hilton’s asset-light business structure and special-item adjustments, making adjusted EBITDA and RevPAR key indicators for investors. Hilton quarterly earnings data
• Negative Sentiment: Hilton’s third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.28-$2.34 is below the $2.42 consensus estimate. Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $8.89-$9.01 also trails the $9.03 consensus, raising concerns that the improved operating outlook may not translate into earnings growth as quickly as expected. Hilton Worldwide Matches Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: The below-consensus near-term guidance is particularly relevant because HLT trades at a relatively high valuation, leaving less room for execution misses and contributing to the negative investor reaction. Hilton Raises Outlook on Higher Revenue, Hotel Rates

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 72.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,584 shares of the company’s stock valued at $422,000 after purchasing an additional 668 shares in the last quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 13.2% in the fourth quarter. Founders Financial Alliance LLC now owns 1,144 shares of the company’s stock worth $329,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. Equitable Holdings Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Equitable Holdings Inc. now owns 1,055 shares of the company’s stock worth $303,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $295,000. Finally, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at about $292,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.