Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC Purchases 9,986 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Key Points

• Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 77.3%, acquiring nearly 10,000 shares during the second quarter, bringing its total to 22,907 shares valued at approximately $6.26 million.
• Hilton Worldwide reported earnings of $2.20 per share for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, along with a revenue of $3.14 billion, marking a 6.3% year-over-year increase.
• The company also announced a $0.15 quarterly dividend for shareholders, representing a 0.2% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 9.22%.

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) by 77.3% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 22,907 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 9,986 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC's holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $6,263,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Secure Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth $538,000. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $4,243,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 72.9% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,584 shares of the company's stock worth $422,000 after acquiring an additional 668 shares in the last quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 31.5% during the second quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC now owns 4,254 shares of the company's stock worth $1,133,000 after acquiring an additional 1,018 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fiduciary Alliance LLC raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 1.9% during the second quarter. Fiduciary Alliance LLC now owns 4,327 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,152,000 after purchasing an additional 82 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:HLT opened at $263.74 on Wednesday. The firm's fifty day moving average is $270.68 and its two-hundred day moving average is $250.83. The firm has a market cap of $62.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.51, a PEG ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 1.21. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $279.80.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $3.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.09 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 46.13% and a net margin of 13.84%.Hilton Worldwide's quarterly revenue was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.91 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 1.980-2.040 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.830-8.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 29th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 29th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's dividend payout ratio is 9.22%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on HLT shares. Raymond James Financial upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 30th. Bank of America upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, July 21st. Barclays decreased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $291.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $276.00 to $278.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Monday, June 23rd. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $282.00 target price on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $265.88.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Christopher W. Silcock sold 11,905 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.40, for a total transaction of $3,207,207.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 79,451 shares in the company, valued at $21,404,099.40. This trade represents a 13.03% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 2.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brands. It operates luxury hotels under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand; lifestyle hotels under the Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton brand; full service hotels under the Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brand; service hotels under the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton brand; all-suite hotels under the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton brand; and economy hotel under the Spark by Hilton brand, as well as Hilton Grand Vacations.

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