Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.910-1.970 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 1.950. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Hilton Worldwide also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 8.490-8.610 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 1.5%

HLT traded up $4.80 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $328.50. The stock had a trading volume of 1,482,335 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,984,354. The company has a market capitalization of $76.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 47.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.13. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $293.43 and its two-hundred day moving average is $277.26. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $330.98.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 14.19% and a negative return on equity of 42.78%. The company’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.76 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on HLT shares. Evercore raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $289.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $246.00 to $253.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $306.39.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Hilton reported adjusted EPS of $2.08, above consensus, showing year-over-year earnings improvement and supporting near-term sentiment. Hilton Q4 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Sector momentum and analyst support — Travel-demand catalysts (summer events, return of business travel) and recent analyst price-target boosts are helping lift HLT alongside peers. This thematic tailwind is a key reason the stock is up today. 3 Stocks to Play the Summer Travel Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue and margin snapshot — Revenue was reported higher year-over-year (about +10.9%), and adjusted EBITDA remains healthy, showing demand resilience even as macro headwinds persist. Investors should watch margin and fee trends in coming quarters. MarketBeat Earnings Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 detail/metrics review available — Analysts and outlets are parsing RevPAR, fee trends and other metrics that drove the beat; these details will guide near-term sentiment more than headline EPS alone. Zacks Key Metrics Review
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance missed consensus — Management set FY 2026 adjusted EPS at $8.49–8.61, below the Street’s ~$9.16 estimate, which is a key reason the beat didn’t produce a larger rally and could cap upside until guidance proves achievable. Business Wire: Q4 & Full-Year Results
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term guide is mixed — Q1 EPS guidance (1.91–1.97) is roughly in line with consensus but slightly conservative; combined with the below-consensus FY guide, this raises execution and macro-sensitivity risk for the shares. Business Wire: Q4 & Full-Year Results

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Van ECK Associates Corp bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at about $60,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares during the period. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 111.5% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 624 shares of the company’s stock worth $162,000 after purchasing an additional 329 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $187,000. Finally, Kestra Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at $221,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.