Edgestream Partners L.P. Has $12.09 Million Holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Edgestream Partners L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 4.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,760 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,804 shares during the quarter. Hilton Worldwide accounts for 0.4% of Edgestream Partners L.P.’s holdings, making the stock its 20th largest position. Edgestream Partners L.P.’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $12,090,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 70.1% during the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth $33,000. Finally, Avalon Trust Co bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the first quarter worth $45,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently commented on HLT. Susquehanna boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $345.00 to $353.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a report on Monday, April 27th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $319.00 to $332.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $352.91.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 0.1%

HLT stock opened at $322.03 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $334.17 and a 200-day moving average price of $318.89. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 12 month low of $253.54 and a 12 month high of $358.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $73.31 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 1.05.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 36.71%. The firm’s revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.20 EPS. 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, equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 8.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 21st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is 9.16%.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton raised its FY 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $8.89–$9.01, up from $8.79–$8.91, as management anticipates continued rate growth and increased travel demand tied to the 2026 World Cup. Hilton Raises Full Year Outlook As World Cup Demand Enters View
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.29 topped the $2.27 consensus estimate, while adjusted EBITDA reached $1.054 billion. Comparable system-wide RevPAR increased 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis, supported by higher franchise fees. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton continues to target approximately $3.5 billion in 2026 shareholder returns and expects full-year RevPAR growth of 3% to 3.5%, supporting the company’s capital-return and asset-light growth story. Hilton expects RevPAR growth and shareholder returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $368 and kept an “overweight” rating, while Robert W. Baird lifted its target to $360 with an “outperform” rating. Bernstein maintained a “hold” rating, indicating analysts remain constructive but valuation-sensitive.
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.28–$2.34 was below the $2.42 analyst consensus. The softer near-term outlook outweighed the full-year increase and prompted investor caution following the earnings release. Hilton sees World Cup boost but shares fall on soft guidance

About Hilton Worldwide

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.