Eschler Asset Management LLP Takes Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Eschler Asset Management initiated a Hilton Worldwide position of 4,358 shares worth approximately $1.44 million, making HLT its 13th-largest holding and 2.6% of its portfolio. Institutional investors 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, above its reported opening price of $330.20.
• Hilton exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with $2.29 in EPS versus $2.27 forecast, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to a 0.2% annual yield.

Eschler Asset Management LLP bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 4,358 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,440,000. Hilton Worldwide makes up about 2.6% of Eschler Asset Management LLP's investment portfolio, making the stock its 13th biggest position.

A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of HLT. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth about $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its holdings 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 during the period. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $320.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Argus upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $354.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Barclays lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein lowered their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $320.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $353.82.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE HLT opened at $330.20 on Tuesday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $358.00. The stock has a market cap of $74.32 billion, a PE ratio of 48.49, a PEG ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.05. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $329.72 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $321.90.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 35.24% and a net margin of 12.69%.Hilton Worldwide's revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.20 EPS. 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, sell-side analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. 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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