J. Goldman & Co LP Invests $11.17 Million in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• J. Goldman & Co. LP initiated a Hilton Worldwide stake worth approximately $11.17 million, purchasing 33,800 shares in the second quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 95.9% of Hilton’s stock.
• Wall Street maintains a positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $353.82, above Hilton’s reported opening price of $329.72.
• Hilton exceeded quarterly EPS expectations with $2.29 per share versus $2.27 estimated, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year to $1.38 billion. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, yielding 0.2% annually.

J. Goldman & Co LP purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 33,800 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $11,170,000.

Several other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Frazier Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 1,128.6% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 86 shares of the company's stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HLT has been the subject of several research analyst reports. UBS Group reissued a "buy" rating and set a $363.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $312.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Barclays increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Hilton Worldwide from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $320.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $353.82.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $329.72 on Wednesday. The company's 50-day moving average price is $329.30 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $322.04. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $253.54 and a one year high of $358.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $74.21 billion, a PE ratio of 48.42, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last released its 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 negative return on equity of 35.24% and a net margin of 12.69%.The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.20 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide's revenue 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. On average, analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

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