Diversified Trust Co Reduces Stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Diversified Trust Co has reduced its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. by 44.5%, owning 5,094 shares after selling 4,086 shares in the second quarter, with a total holding valued at $1,357,000.
• Analysts are optimistic about Hilton Worldwide, with nine firms raising price targets and the stock receiving a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $265.88.
• Hilton reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $2.20, exceeding estimates and indicating a 6.3% year-over-year revenue growth, with a net margin of 13.84%.

Diversified Trust Co lowered its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 44.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 5,094 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,086 shares during the quarter. Diversified Trust Co's holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $1,357,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. ORG Partners LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 78.7% in the 1st quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 168 shares of the company's stock worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares in the last quarter. Beacon Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 76.0% in the 1st quarter. Beacon Capital Management LLC now owns 176 shares of the company's stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 76 shares during the period. Valley National Advisers Inc. boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 244.8% in the 1st quarter. Valley National Advisers Inc. now owns 200 shares of the company's stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 142 shares during the period. Wayfinding Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $54,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the first quarter valued at about $61,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Hilton Worldwide stock traded down $2.03 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $266.58. 1,245,856 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,455,858. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $196.04 and a 12-month high of $279.80. The stock has a market cap of $62.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.21. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $271.14 and its 200 day simple moving average is $250.61.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.04 by $0.16. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 13.84% and a negative return on equity of 46.13%. The firm had revenue of $3.14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.09 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.91 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide's revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 1.980-2.040 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.830-8.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 29th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 29th. Hilton Worldwide's payout ratio is currently 9.22%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently commented on the company. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $276.00 to $278.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Bank of America upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $223.00 to $246.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, June 23rd. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $282.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Raymond James Financial upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $265.88.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Christopher W. Silcock sold 11,905 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.40, for a total transaction of $3,207,207.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 79,451 shares in the company, valued at approximately $21,404,099.40. The trade was a 13.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 2.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hilton Worldwide Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brands. It operates luxury hotels under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand; lifestyle hotels under the Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton brand; full service hotels under the Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brand; service hotels under the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton brand; all-suite hotels under the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton brand; and economy hotel under the Spark by Hilton brand, as well as Hilton Grand Vacations.