Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Sets New 12-Month High – What’s Next?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday . The company traded as high as $349.03 and last traded at $346.0460, with a volume of 63642 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $341.86.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on HLT. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $345.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Barclays upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $319.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $321.00 to $326.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $348.55.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

The company has a market capitalization of $78.76 billion, a PE ratio of 52.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 1.04. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $325.41 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $307.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The company reported $2.01 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.98 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $1.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.95 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 38.21% and a net margin of 12.56%.The firm’s revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior 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. Sell-side analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 9.16%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Parallel Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 11.4% in the first quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,494 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,063,000 after buying an additional 358 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 9.3% in the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 6,985 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,124,000 after acquiring an additional 593 shares in the last quarter. Optiver Holding B.V. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 1st quarter worth approximately $239,000. Groupama Asset Managment boosted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 4.2% during the first quarter. Groupama Asset Managment now owns 6,838 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,079,000 after purchasing an additional 276 shares during the period. Finally, Argent Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 60.7% during the first quarter. Argent Capital Management LLC now owns 21,139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,428,000 after purchasing an additional 7,988 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.