Callan Family Office LLC Takes Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Callan Family Office LLC acquired 18,472 Hilton Worldwide shares during the second quarter, valued at approximately $6.1 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 95.9% of Hilton’s stock.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with Hilton receiving a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $353.82; recent targets range as high as $400.
• Hilton reported quarterly EPS of $2.29, slightly exceeding estimates, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to a 0.2% annual yield.

Callan Family Office LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund acquired 18,472 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,104,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company's stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on HLT shares. China Intl Cap raised Hilton Worldwide to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price target 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. Argus lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Barclays boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, 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 research note on Thursday, July 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $353.82.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of HLT opened at $326.76 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $73.54 billion, a PE ratio of 47.98, a PEG ratio of 2.79 and a beta of 1.05. The company's 50 day moving average price is $330.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $321.58. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 52 week low of $253.54 and a 52 week high of $358.00.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.20 EPS. The company's 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. On average, equities analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's payout ratio is 8.81%.

Hilton Worldwide Profile

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.

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