Natixis Advisors LLC Acquires 9,506 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Natixis Advisors LLC increased its stake in Hilton by 3.9%, buying 9,506 shares to hold 252,231 shares worth about $65.44 million (≈0.11% of the company).
• Insider sale: CEO Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares at an average price of $317.47, reducing his ownership by 75.82% to 36,445 shares (insiders now own 2.60%).
• Analysts have been raising targets recently, leaving Hilton with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $326.32 (14 Buy, 9 Hold, 1 Strong Buy).

Natixis Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 252,231 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 9,506 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC owned 0.11% of Hilton Worldwide worth $65,439,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at $30,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company's stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the 3rd quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on HLT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. HSBC upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Argus boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $326.32.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In other Hilton Worldwide news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total value of $36,283,328.83. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. This represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.60% of the company's stock.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

HLT stock opened at $298.52 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $303.87 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $283.04. The stock has a market cap of $68.45 billion, a PE ratio of 48.78, a P/E/G ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.10. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $333.86.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.76 EPS. The firm's revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's dividend payout ratio is 9.80%.

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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