Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT Stock: Canoe Financial LP Lowers Holdings

Canoe Financial LP trimmed its position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 10.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 28,887 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,360 shares during the period. Canoe Financial LP's holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $9,112,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in 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 last quarter. Finally, Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of Hilton Worldwide stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total transaction of $136,239.26. Following the transaction, the director owned 8,252 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,560,925.68. The trade was a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total value of $2,258,205.09. Following the sale, the insider owned 33,458 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,365,622.98. This trade represents a 17.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 2.70% of the company's stock.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $362.29 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $81.54 billion, a PE ratio of 42.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.10. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 52 week low of $253.54 and a 52 week high of $364.50. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $321.24 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $325.87.

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 analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.20 earnings per share. 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 9.07 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's dividend payout ratio is 8.81%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on HLT shares. Weiss Ratings lowered Hilton Worldwide from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Friday, September 4th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $332.00 to $336.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, October 12th. CICC Research assumed coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. They issued an "outperform" rating on the stock. Evercore raised Hilton Worldwide from an "in-line" rating to an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Freedom Broker assumed coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. They set a "buy" rating and a $359.00 price objective for the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $356.09.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on Hilton from $365 to $387 and maintained an Overweight rating, signaling confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and potential upside. Wells Fargo also increased its target and reiterated a positive view of the stock. Hilton Worldwide Stock Gets Price Target Boost from Wells Fargo
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton launched a “Pay With Points” feature, expanding the usefulness of Hilton Honors rewards. The initiative could improve customer engagement, support direct bookings and strengthen Hilton’s competitive position in hotel loyalty. Hilton Worldwide Launches Pay With Points
• Positive Sentiment: A Nordic hotel partnership is being cited as part of the bullish case for Hilton, potentially expanding its international footprint and adding future rooms and fee-based growth. Bull Case for Hilton Following Nordic Hotel Partnership
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton plans to transfer its stock listing from the NYSE to Nasdaq Global Select Market on November 5, while retaining the HLT ticker. The move may improve visibility among technology-oriented investors but does not directly change the company’s operations or cash flows. Hilton Announces Planned Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
• Neutral Sentiment: One comparison highlights services Booking Holdings offers that Hilton does not, underscoring ongoing competition from online travel agencies in customer acquisition and booking distribution. What Does Booking Offer That Hilton Does Not?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cautioned that Hilton may lack the key factors typically associated with an earnings beat ahead of next week’s report, creating near-term event risk. Hilton Earnings Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Hilton’s valuation remains demanding: shares trade well above an estimated GF Value of $302.82, which raises downside risk if earnings or guidance disappoint.

Hilton Worldwide Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton.

The company provides accommodations and related services for business and leisure travelers, including guest rooms, meeting and event facilities, food and beverage operations, resort amenities and loyalty program benefits through Hilton Honors.

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