Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Gets Price Target Boost from Susquehanna

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price objective increased by Susquehanna from $345.00 to $360.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Susquehanna‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 4.25% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on HLT. Weiss Ratings lowered Hilton Worldwide from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. Freedom Broker started coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $359.00 price objective for the company. Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $316.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $365.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $368.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $358.70.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 1.9%

Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $345.34 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $253.54 and a 52 week high of $364.50. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $323.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $319.94.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.11 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total transaction of $2,258,205.09. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. This trade represents a 17.89% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total transaction of $136,239.26. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,560,925.68. The trade was a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 2.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 62 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations: Adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.45 from $2.11 a year earlier, exceeding the $2.37 consensus estimate. Revenue increased 6.6% year over year to approximately $1.37 billion. Hilton Q3 earnings flash
• Positive Sentiment: Hotel demand remained healthy: Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, climbed 5.8%, driven by steady U.S. travel demand and higher franchise fees. Hilton also highlighted record room openings, strengthening its asset-light growth model. Hilton raises annual room revenue growth forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook was raised: Following the earnings and RevPAR beat, Hilton increased its 2026 earnings and annual room-revenue growth expectations, providing a favorable signal for future cash generation. Hilton raises 2026 earnings outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Broader business trends offer support: Increased lodging demand from data-center and artificial-intelligence infrastructure development could boost business travel and hotel occupancy in relevant markets. AI buildout and Hilton lodging demand

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton.

The company provides accommodations and related services for business and leisure travelers, including guest rooms, meeting and event facilities, food and beverage operations, resort amenities and loyalty program benefits through Hilton Honors.