U S Global Investors Inc. Grows Stock Position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• U S Global Investors increased its stake in Hilton by 70.5%, acquiring an additional 3,100 shares to hold 7,500 shares worth about $2.15 million as of the latest SEC filing.
• Insider sale: CEO Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares for roughly $36.3 million, a transaction that reduced his ownership by 75.82% and leaves insiders owning about 2.7% of the company.
• Wall Street sentiment is broadly positive with multiple price-target raises (e.g., TD Cowen to $390, JPMorgan to $363); Hilton’s consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy” with a consensus target of $337.73.

U S Global Investors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 70.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 7,500 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 3,100 shares during the quarter. U S Global Investors Inc.'s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $2,154,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HLT. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter worth $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company's stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter worth about $38,000. Finally, BOCHK Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $43,000. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company's stock.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $390 (from $350) and kept a Buy rating — the largest upside among today’s notes and a clear bullish catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its price target to $363, adding institutional credibility to the upbeat analyst tone and supporting further upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighting a 125‑hotel India expansion deal with Regenta boosts the bull case for incremental growth in a high-potential market — a strategic growth driver beyond near-term numbers. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital raised its target to $345 (from $325) but kept a Market Perform rating, signaling only modest upside and restraint from outright bullish conviction. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its target sharply to $345 (from $255) but retained a Neutral rating — a sizable target lift that nevertheless comes without a buy recommendation. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Market comparison and competitor surveys were published (neutral reads)—useful for context but unlikely to move the stock materially on their own. Read More. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs issued a pessimistic forecast for HLT’s stock, which creates downside risk and provides a counterweight to the bullish analyst moves. Investors should watch if that view gains traction. Read More.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on HLT. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Macquarie Infrastructure upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $295.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, April 13th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Evercore raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $337.73.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.70% of the company's stock.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of HLT stock opened at $334.58 on Friday. The company's fifty day moving average price is $310.90 and its 200-day moving average price is $292.49. The stock has a market cap of $76.55 billion, a PE ratio of 54.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.11. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $214.04 and a 12 month high of $344.75.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. Hilton Worldwide's revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.76 EPS. 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, sell-side analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th were 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 of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. Hilton Worldwide's dividend payout ratio is currently 9.80%.

About Hilton Worldwide

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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