Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $320.00 Price Target at Macquarie Infrastructure

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target boosted by Macquarie Infrastructure from $296.00 to $320.00 in a report published on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on HLT. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $304.00 to $322.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Barclays boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $357.00 to $354.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $348.09.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Down 2.7%

HLT opened at $314.57 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $71.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $217.05 and a 52 week high of $344.75. The business’s 50 day moving average is $311.80 and its two-hundred day moving average is $294.60.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.94 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.94 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The firm’s revenue was up 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.72 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.280-8.400 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.180-2.240 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently 9.80%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the transaction, the insider owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. This represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. 2.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 4.7% during the fourth quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC now owns 720 shares of the company’s stock worth $207,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares during the period. Waddell & Associates LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 1.8% during the fourth quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 1,800 shares of the company’s stock worth $517,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares during the period. Eaton Financial Holdings Company LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Eaton Financial Holdings Company LLC now owns 2,782 shares of the company’s stock worth $799,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares during the period. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,330 shares of the company’s stock worth $382,000 after acquiring an additional 36 shares during the period. Finally, Quent Capital LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 3.8% during the fourth quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat on adjusted EPS and company raised full?year RevPAR and EBITDA outlooks — signs of resilient travel demand and stronger margins. BusinessWire: Hilton Reports First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Big analyst shops raised price targets and kept buy/overweight calls (notable raises: HSBC to $387, Bank of America to $375, Goldman to $360, Barclays to $365), which supports upside sentiment and likely lifted intraday buying interest before today’s pullback. MarketScreener: HSBC Adjusts PT MarketScreener: BofA Raises PT MarketScreener: Goldman Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Capital returns: Q1 share buybacks (~$860M) and a new quarterly dividend support shareholder cash returns and underscore management confidence. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Capital Return
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO commentary that the U.S. is shifting from a “K?shaped” to a more inclusive “C?shaped” demand pattern — positive if sustained but still uncertain for near?term revenue mix. Business Insider: CEO Sees C?shaped Economy
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance disappointment: Hilton’s Q2 and FY 2026 EPS ranges came in below consensus (company set FY 2026 at $8.28–$8.40 vs. ~$9.05 consensus), which is a primary driver of the stock’s weakness as investors re?price near?term earnings risk. MarketBeat: Q1 Results & Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical and valuation risks: Management flagged Middle East impacts on RevPAR and investors remain wary of Hilton’s premium valuation and $12.5B debt load—factors that amplify downside if travel momentum softens. Reuters: Hilton Raises Forecast, Flags Middle East Impact

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.