Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Crosses Below 200-Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

Key Points

• Hilton shares fell below their 200-day moving average, trading as low as $316.77 versus the $322.51 average, signaling potential technical weakness.
• Despite the decline, analysts remain broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $354, well above the latest trading price near $319.57.
• Hilton reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.29 per share, slightly exceeding estimates, while revenue increased 6.5% year over year; the company also maintains a $0.15 quarterly dividend, yielding about 0.2%.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $322.51 and traded as low as $316.77. Hilton Worldwide shares last traded at $319.5670, with a volume of 1,111,864 shares.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $365.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. Susquehanna cut their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $359.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $354.00.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

The firm's 50-day moving average price is $317.39 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $322.51. The firm has a market cap of $71.92 billion, a PE ratio of 46.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.10.

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, beating 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 firm had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.20 EPS. The company's revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide's payout ratio is 8.81%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total value of $2,258,205.09. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. The trade was a 17.89% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 2.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Polaris Financial Partners acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $112,000. QRG Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 7.2% during the second quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 31,157 shares of the company's stock worth $10,296,000 after acquiring an additional 2,101 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 8.2% in the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 8,032 shares of the company's stock worth $2,654,000 after acquiring an additional 608 shares in the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.3% in the second quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 11,498 shares of the company's stock worth $3,800,000 after acquiring an additional 479 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Engineers Gate Manager LP lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 4,286.3% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 32,546 shares of the company's stock valued at $10,755,000 after acquiring an additional 31,804 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. The company serves business and leisure travelers through a broad portfolio of brands spanning luxury, full-service, focused-service, extended-stay and lifestyle accommodations.

Its brand portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Motto by Hilton and additional specialty brands.

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