Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Up 4.6% Following Strong Earnings

Key Points

• Hilton Worldwide's stock increased by 4.6% after reporting quarterly earnings of $2.11 EPS, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.05 EPS.
• The company also reported quarterly revenue of $3.12 billion, which is up 8.8% year-over-year and higher than the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion.
• Several analysts have updated their ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a price target of $270.31.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) rose 4.6% during mid-day trading on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $279.51 and last traded at $278.19. Approximately 510,532 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 74% from the average daily volume of 1,944,454 shares. The stock had previously closed at $265.96.

The company reported $2.11 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 13.84% and a negative return on equity of 46.13%. The business had revenue of $3.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.92 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $223.00 to $246.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $311.00 to $312.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Macquarie lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $240.00 to $258.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $278.00 to $275.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $291.00 to $288.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $270.31.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In other news, insider Christopher W. Silcock sold 11,905 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $269.40, for a total transaction of $3,207,207.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 79,451 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $21,404,099.40. The trade was a 13.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 2.60% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HLT. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth $30,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% in the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company's stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 59.8% in the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 139 shares of the company's stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter worth $38,000. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 4.4%

The business's 50 day moving average is $268.02 and its 200-day moving average is $255.31. The firm has a market cap of $65.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.19.

About Hilton Worldwide

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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