Zacks Research Expects Reduced Earnings for Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) – Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report released on Tuesday, August 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $2.31 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.36. The consensus estimate for Hilton Worldwide’s current full-year earnings is $9.04 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hilton Worldwide’s Q4 2026 earnings at $2.40 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $9.01 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.07 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.75 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.88 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.67 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $10.37 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.39 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.56 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $12.68 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 35.24% and a net margin of 12.69%.The business had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.20 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Susquehanna decreased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $379.00 to $382.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Evercore raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $352.68.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $314.63 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $70.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.20, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.05. Hilton Worldwide has a 52-week low of $253.54 and a 52-week high of $358.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $332.19 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $320.07.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Friday, August 21st will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 8.81%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 17.4% during the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 49,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,255,000 after purchasing an additional 7,339 shares in the last quarter. Allstate Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 100.2% in the fourth quarter. Allstate Corp now owns 16,678 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,791,000 after purchasing an additional 8,348 shares in the last quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 100.0% during the fourth quarter. Cumberland Partners Ltd now owns 15,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,309,000 after buying an additional 7,500 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 4.7% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 491,309 shares of the company’s stock valued at $143,944,000 after buying an additional 22,249 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Legacy CG LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth $5,376,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $9.01 from $8.91 and increased its Q4 2026 estimate to $2.40 from $2.32. Estimates for Q3 2027 and Q4 2027 also edged higher, indicating some confidence in Hilton’s earnings trajectory later in the forecast period.
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna lowered its HLT price target to $345 from $353 and retained a “neutral” rating. Although the revised target remains above the stock’s reference price of $314.63, the reduction signals more limited upside and a more cautious view of Hilton’s valuation. Tickerreport.com article
• Negative Sentiment: The broader revision pattern was unfavorable. Zacks cut EPS estimates for Q3 2026, Q1 and Q2 2027, FY2027, Q1 and Q2 2028, and FY2028. The FY2027 forecast fell to $10.37 from $10.49, while FY2028 declined to $12.68 from $12.81. Near-term reductions can weigh more heavily on the stock because Hilton trades at a relatively elevated price-to-earnings ratio of about 46.

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.