Morse Asset Management Inc Sells 3,346 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Morse Asset Management Inc reduced its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 95.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 144 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,346 shares during the period. Morse Asset Management Inc's holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $41,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth about $33,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% in the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Finally, BOCHK Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth about $43,000. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of Hilton Worldwide stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at $11,570,194.15. The trade was a 75.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 2.70% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $312.73 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $235.99 and a one year high of $344.75. The company has a 50 day moving average of $311.99 and a 200-day moving average of $295.55. The stock has a market cap of $71.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.06.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.98 by $0.03. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The company had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.72 EPS. Hilton Worldwide's revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's payout ratio is currently 9.16%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on HLT shares. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $339.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Argus boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $348.59.

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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