Nykredit A S Makes New $41.28 Million Investment in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Nykredit A S invested approximately $41.28 million in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter by purchasing 124,915 shares. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 95.90% of HLT.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with Hilton receiving a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $354.00. Recent ratings included upgrades to “strong buy,” “buy,” and “overweight,” although some analysts remain neutral.
• Hilton’s latest quarterly results slightly exceeded EPS expectations, reporting $2.29 versus the $2.27 consensus, while revenue rose 6.5% year over year. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing a 0.2% yield.

Nykredit A S purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 124,915 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $41,279,000. Nykredit A S owned about 0.06% of Hilton Worldwide as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of HLT. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 212.8% in the second quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,828 shares of the company's stock worth $935,000 after acquiring an additional 1,924 shares during the last quarter. Range Advisory LLC lifted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 4.5% during the second quarter. Range Advisory LLC now owns 860 shares of the company's stock valued at $284,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the period. Formuepleje A S acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth approximately $1,176,000. Amundi grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,374,729 shares of the company's stock worth $454,293,000 after acquiring an additional 36,303 shares during the period. Finally, Groupe la Francaise raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 31.3% in the 2nd quarter. Groupe la Francaise now owns 19,548 shares of the company's stock valued at $6,056,000 after acquiring an additional 4,658 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on HLT shares. China Intl Cap raised shares of Hilton Worldwide to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Wolfe Research began coverage on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. They set a "peer perform" rating on the stock. Susquehanna decreased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Argus boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $380.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $354.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

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

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.0%

NYSE HLT opened at $305.51 on Friday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $358.00. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $319.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $321.53. The stock has a market cap of $68.76 billion, a PE ratio of 44.86, a P/E/G ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.20 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business 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. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. Hilton Worldwide's payout ratio is 8.81%.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels and resorts. Its portfolio serves a range of market segments, from luxury and full-service properties to focused-service, extended-stay and lifestyle accommodations.

The company's brands include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Tru by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection and Motto by Hilton.

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