Formuepleje A S Invests $1.18 Million in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Formuepleje A S acquired 3,560 Hilton Worldwide shares worth approximately $1.18 million in the second quarter, while institutional investors collectively own 95.9% of HLT.
• Hilton reported quarterly EPS of $2.29, beating estimates by $0.02, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year to $1.38 billion. The company guided for full-year 2026 EPS of $8.89–$9.01.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with HLT carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $353.82 versus its recent $310.97 share price. Hilton also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share.

Formuepleje A S acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 3,560 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,176,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Amundi lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 2.7% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 1,374,729 shares of the company's stock worth $454,293,000 after purchasing an additional 36,303 shares during the last quarter. Groupe la Francaise increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 31.3% during the 2nd quarter. Groupe la Francaise now owns 19,548 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,056,000 after purchasing an additional 4,658 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 37,154.8% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 108,102,719 shares of the company's stock valued at $35,723,625,000 after buying an additional 107,812,548 shares in the last quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 174.6% during the 2nd quarter. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. now owns 799 shares of the company's stock valued at $264,000 after buying an additional 508 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $500,000. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 0.1%

Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $310.97 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $69.99 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.66, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.05. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $253.54 and a 1-year high of $358.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $325.13 and a 200-day moving average of $322.11.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 35.24% and a net margin of 12.69%.The company had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.20 EPS. Hilton Worldwide'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. Research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have commented on HLT shares. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $319.00 to $332.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. UBS Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $363.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Hilton Worldwide from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $353.82.

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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