Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Given New $201.00 Price Target at Barclays

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) had its price target lowered by analysts at Barclays from $220.00 to $201.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective points to a potential upside of 13.96% from the company’s current price.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $208.00 to $218.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $182.00 price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Hyatt Hotels from $182.00 to $186.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. HSBC raised Hyatt Hotels from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $212.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $183.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Hyatt Hotels has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $196.93.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Down 5.2%

Hyatt Hotels stock opened at $176.38 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $190.43 and its 200 day moving average price is $170.61. Hyatt Hotels has a 1-year low of $133.51 and a 1-year high of $206.86. The company has a market cap of $16.61 billion, a PE ratio of -503.95 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 0.60 and a quick ratio of 0.60.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.21. Hyatt Hotels had a negative net margin of 0.48% and a positive return on equity of 6.01%. The business had revenue of $1.83 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.68 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Peter Sears sold 10,217 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.66, for a total transaction of $1,896,888.22. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 6,374 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,183,396.84. This trade represents a 61.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Susan D. Kronick sold 1,119 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.51, for a total value of $195,276.69. Following the sale, the director directly owned 31,225 shares in the company, valued at $5,449,074.75. The trade was a 3.46% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 23,224 shares of company stock valued at $4,173,605 in the last three months. 23.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB lifted its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 75.0% in the second quarter. E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB now owns 1,400 shares of the company’s stock valued at $271,000 after buying an additional 600 shares in the last quarter. Gradient Investments LLC acquired a new stake in Hyatt Hotels in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,580,000. Scott & Selber Inc. bought a new stake in Hyatt Hotels during the second quarter worth about $203,000. Cooper Financial Group boosted its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 6.2% in the 2nd quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 4,934 shares of the company’s stock valued at $956,000 after buying an additional 287 shares during the last quarter. Finally, PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab increased its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 7.3% during the 2nd quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab now owns 8,230 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,595,000 after purchasing an additional 560 shares during the last quarter. 73.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Hyatt Hotels

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.12, ahead of the $0.91 consensus, while revenue of approximately $1.83 billion also exceeded estimates. Comparable system-wide hotel RevPAR increased 5.9%, supported by fee growth and solid U.S. demand. Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company expanded its development pipeline and maintained its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook of $1.155 billion to $1.205 billion. Hyatt also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable September 10 to shareholders of record August 27.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management is accelerating growth in mid-tier brands, while some hotel openings may shift into early 2027. The strategy could support long-term room growth, but the timing raises near-term execution concerns. Hyatt Pressured Over Delayed Openings
• Neutral Sentiment: Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is reportedly interested in acquiring the Hyatt Regency hotel near the airport. Any effect on Hyatt would depend on transaction terms and whether the company retains a management agreement. DFW Airport Wants to Buy Hyatt Regency Hotel
• Negative Sentiment: Comparable all-inclusive resort Net Package RevPAR declined 1.2%, reflecting softer resort demand and weaker airlift. Investors are also concerned about slower booking recovery in Mexico, Middle East disruptions and hurricane-related closures in Jamaica. Hyatt All-Inclusive Portfolio Posted Q2 Net RevPAR Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Hyatt kept its full-year outlook unchanged rather than raising guidance after the quarterly beat, and its room-growth outlook and opening schedule disappointed investors. The combination of resort weakness and delayed openings outweighed the strong headline results. Hyatt Falls Despite Q2 Beat
• Negative Sentiment: Reported insider-trading data shows 31 insider sales and no open-market purchases over the past six months, a potential sentiment overhang, although the transactions may reflect planned selling rather than a fundamental change in outlook.

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.