Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Sell”

Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday morning.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $167.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $168.00 to $181.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, March 26th. Evercore restated an “in-line” rating and issued a $175.00 price target (up from $170.00) on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Susquehanna boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $150.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $178.00 to $179.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $183.93.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Down 2.4%

H opened at $163.56 on Friday. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $155.27 and its 200-day simple moving average is $157.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a current ratio of 0.75. Hyatt Hotels has a one year low of $120.36 and a one year high of $180.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $15.45 billion, a P/E ratio of -467.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.95 and a beta of 1.33.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.63 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $1.75 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.74 billion. Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 5.92% and a negative net margin of 0.48%.During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.46 earnings per share. Analysts anticipate that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.13 EPS for the current year.

Hyatt Hotels Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 11th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s payout ratio is presently -171.43%.

Insider Activity at Hyatt Hotels

In other Hyatt Hotels news, insider Jnp 2010-Pg Trust sold 213,434 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.75, for a total transaction of $35,803,553.50. Following the transaction, the insider owned 213,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,803,553.50. The trade was a 50.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Kinsey Wolf sold 400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.28, for a total value of $58,912.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 545 shares in the company, valued at $80,267.60. The trade was a 42.33% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 214,234 shares of company stock worth $35,920,202 in the last quarter. 23.60% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in H. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 450.0% during the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 176 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 98.2% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.54% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Hyatt Hotels

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations: Hyatt reported $0.63 EPS vs. $0.57 consensus and revenue of $1.75B vs. $1.73B; comparable system-wide RevPAR rose 5.4% and the company raised its 2026 outlook while accelerating buybacks — a clear earnings-driven positive for valuation and cash-return expectations. Hyatt Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Barclays raised its price target to $200 and reiterated an “overweight” rating, implying meaningful upside from current levels — institutional analyst support that can underpin the stock. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Luxury segment strength: Continued demand for luxury travel helped drive better-than-expected top-line performance and RevPAR gains, reinforcing Hyatt’s premium positioning. Luxury Travel Fuels Hyatt’s Strong First Quarter
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic shift to midscale: Management says luxury remains solid but is expanding emphasis on midscale brands — a potential long-term growth avenue that may take time to translate into higher margins or investor returns. Hyatt’s Luxury Business Is Holding Firm. Now It’s Betting on Midscale.
• Neutral Sentiment: Dividend: Hyatt declared a $0.15 quarterly dividend (ex-dividend May 29, payment June 11). Yield is modest (~0.4%), so the move is supportive but unlikely to materially change valuation.
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability & distribution headwinds: Despite beats, Hyatt still reported a negative net margin (~-0.7%) and commentary referenced distribution headwinds that could pressure margins or near-term profitability expectations. Some investors may focus on those issues rather than top-line beats. Hyatt’s Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Fees, RevPAR Gains

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.