What is Zacks Research's Estimate for HLT FY2025 Earnings?

Key Points

• Zacks Research has raised their FY2025 earnings per share estimate for Hilton Worldwide from $7.90 to $7.97, anticipating earnings growth for the company.
• Hilton's recent earnings report showed an EPS of $2.20, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.04, along with a revenue of $3.14 billion which also surpassed expectations.
• Hilton Worldwide recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, indicating an annualized dividend yield of 0.2% with a payout ratio of 9.22%.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT - Free Report) - Zacks Research increased their FY2025 EPS estimates for shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report released on Wednesday, August 6th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $7.97 for the year, up from their previous forecast of $7.90. The consensus estimate for Hilton Worldwide's current full-year earnings is $7.89 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Hilton Worldwide's Q1 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.28 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.36 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.86 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $2.69 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 revenue was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.91 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on HLT. Macquarie boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $240.00 to $258.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $223.00 to $246.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $245.00 and set an "in-line" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 23rd. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $291.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Finally, Dbs Bank raised shares of Hilton Worldwide from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 14th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $264.40.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of HLT opened at $262.47 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $61.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.32, a PEG ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.26. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $279.46. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $262.60 and its 200-day simple moving average is $248.25.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company's stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 59.8% during the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 139 shares of the company's stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 52 shares during the period. ORG Partners LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 78.7% during the first quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 168 shares of the company's stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 74 shares during the period. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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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