Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $339.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price boosted by Jefferies Financial Group from $322.00 to $339.00 in a report published on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on HLT. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $286.00 to $289.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Truist Financial upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Evercore ISI lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $270.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $278.00 to $275.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $291.35.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 0.4%

HLT stock traded up $1.32 during trading on Monday, hitting $301.45. The company had a trading volume of 2,218,584 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,830,848. The stock has a market cap of $70.07 billion, a PE ratio of 43.62, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.15. The business has a 50-day moving average of $282.90 and a 200-day moving average of $273.24. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $306.28.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 14.19% and a negative return on equity of 42.78%. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $1.92 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 21st were given 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 was Friday, November 21st. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is presently 8.68%.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HLT. Railway Pension Investments Ltd raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 15.0% in the third quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 38,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,962,000 after buying an additional 5,000 shares in the last quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 31.7% in the 2nd quarter. Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,969 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,323,000 after acquiring an additional 1,196 shares in the last quarter. Ascent Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 177.3% in the 3rd quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 5,615 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,457,000 after acquiring an additional 3,590 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 33.1% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,081,602 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,111,000 after purchasing an additional 268,987 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 13.1% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 31,042 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,180,000 after purchasing an additional 3,604 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $339 (from $322) and kept a “buy” rating — implying ~12.5% upside vs. the current price — lending bullish analyst support to the stock. Jefferies adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide to $339 from $322; maintains buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a $3.5 billion increase in the repurchase authorization (total ~ $4.6 billion available), which is highly shareholder?friendly and can support EPS and the share price through buybacks. Hilton Increases Stock Repurchase Authorization
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton launched “Apartment Collection by Hilton” — furnished, hosted apartment accommodations — broadening product offerings and recurring-stay potential, which may improve mid/long-term revenue diversification. Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus sits around a “moderate buy,” reflecting generally favorable views but not unanimous conviction; this supports the stock but limits dramatic re-rating without stronger fundamentals. Hilton Worldwide Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Negative Sentiment: Macquarie raised its target to $280 (from $267) but still rates the stock “neutral” and implies ~7.1% downside vs. the current price, a reminder there is not unanimous upside from the Street. Macquarie adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide to $280 from $267; maintains neutral rating

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.