Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Rothschild & Co Redburn Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price increased by stock analysts at Rothschild & Co Redburn from $255.00 to $320.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Rothschild & Co Redburn’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 1.71% from the company’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also commented on HLT. Mizuho raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. HSBC lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $289.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $321.18.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 2.3%

Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $314.62 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $72.14 billion, a PE ratio of 51.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.13. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $196.04 and a 12 month high of $333.86. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $296.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $278.20.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The firm 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%. The business’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business 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, equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% during the 2nd quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 headline beat, stronger EPS and shareholder returns (dividend + record capital returns) reinforce the profit story and cash return thesis for long?term holders. What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Several large brokers raised targets and/or maintained bullish ratings — notable lifts from JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Argus increase analyst?driven upside expectations and provide catalysts for buy?side interest. JPMorgan adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $332 but kept a “hold” rating (modest upside vs. recent prices), signaling cautious optimism rather than a buy endorsement. Deutsche Bank raises price target to $332
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target and kept a neutral stance (small implied upside), reflecting mixed views on near?term demand trends. Mizuho coverage note
• Negative Sentiment: Management set cautious 2026 guidance and flagged room?revenue growth below some expectations amid softening budget travel and US occupancy pressure — this guidance is the primary downward catalyst for the stock. Q4 earnings call / guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: Truist raised its target but kept a “hold” at $307, which implies downside from recent levels and highlights some analyst caution on near?term upside. Truist price target note

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.