Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $387.00

Key Points

• JPMorgan raised Hilton Worldwide’s price target to $387 from $365 and maintained an “overweight” rating, implying 6.57% upside from the prior close.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with Hilton carrying a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $356.09.
• Hilton shares rose 1.1% to $363.15, near their 12-month high, while the company’s latest quarterly EPS slightly exceeded estimates and revenue increased 6.5% year over year.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) had its price objective hoisted by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $365.00 to $387.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an "overweight" rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s price target points to a potential upside of 6.57% from the stock's previous close.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on HLT. Wolfe Research began coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They set a "peer perform" rating on the stock. Susquehanna decreased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Barclays raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $368.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, October 16th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $316.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, Freedom Broker assumed coverage on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. They set a "buy" rating and a $359.00 price objective on the stock. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $356.09.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.1%

Shares of NYSE HLT traded up $3.86 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $363.15. 353,474 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,882,122. The company has a market cap of $81.73 billion, a PE ratio of 53.35, a PEG ratio of 2.79 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $320.45 and a 200-day moving average price of $325.47. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $253.54 and a 12 month high of $363.00.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.20 earnings per share. The business'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. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the sale, the director owned 8,252 shares in the company, valued at $2,560,925.68. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on 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 sale, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. The trade was a 17.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 2.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at about $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 79 shares during the period. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company's stock valued at $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: Wells Fargo raised its price target for Hilton and maintained a bullish view, signaling increased confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and asset-light growth model. Hilton Worldwide Stock Gets Price Target Boost from Wells Fargo
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird also assigned Hilton a Buy rating, adding to the positive sell-side sentiment surrounding the shares. Hilton Gets a Buy from Robert W. Baird
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton agreed to a multi-year development partnership with Scandic Hotels, which could expand its presence in the Nordic region and support longer-term room growth and fee revenue. Hilton and Scandic Hotels Agree to Multi-Year Development Deal
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore ISI lifted its Hilton price target to $375 from $370, reinforcing expectations for additional upside. Evercore ISI Adjusts Hilton Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton plans to transfer its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq on November 5, while retaining the HLT ticker. The move may improve visibility with technology-focused investors but does not directly change the company’s fundamentals. Hilton Announces Planned Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cautioned that Hilton does not currently show the typical combination of estimate revisions and surprise factors associated with a likely earnings beat ahead of next week’s report. Hilton Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: GuruFocus estimated Hilton’s intrinsic value at $302.82 versus a recent share price of $359.29, suggesting the stock may be overvalued and vulnerable to a pullback if growth expectations weaken. GuruFocus Valuation Analysis of Hilton

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.

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