Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Takes $1.87 Million Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Focus Partners Advisor Solutions purchased 5,672 Hilton Worldwide shares worth approximately $1.87 million, while institutional investors collectively own 95.9% of HLT’s stock.
• Analyst sentiment remains favorable, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $353.82; recent targets range from $320 to $400.
• Hilton reported quarterly EPS of $2.29, slightly above expectations, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing a 0.2% yield.

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,672 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,874,000.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 720 shares of the company's stock worth $207,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the period. Waddell & Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 1,800 shares of the company's stock valued at $517,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Eaton Financial Holdings Company LLC increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Eaton Financial Holdings Company LLC now owns 2,782 shares of the company's stock worth $799,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the period. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 2.8% in the 4th quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,330 shares of the company's stock worth $382,000 after purchasing an additional 36 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quent Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the company's stock valued at $287,000 after purchasing an additional 37 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Argus increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut their price target 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. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $354.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $379.00 to $382.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Mizuho upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $321.00 to $326.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $353.82.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $327.24 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $331.32 and a 200-day moving average of $320.47. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $253.54 and a 1-year high of $358.00. The company has a market cap of $73.65 billion, a PE ratio of 48.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last posted 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 quarter last year, the business posted $2.20 EPS. The firm'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. Research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.06 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders 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 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 8.81%.

Hilton Worldwide Company 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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