Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $363.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price increased by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $350.00 to $363.00 in a report released on Tuesday morning, Marketbeat reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on HLT. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $255.00 to $320.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Mizuho raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. TD Cowen lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $373.00 to $376.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $337.73.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of HLT stock opened at $334.58 on Tuesday. Hilton Worldwide has a 52-week low of $214.04 and a 52-week high of $344.75. The stock has a market cap of $76.55 billion, a PE ratio of 54.67, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.11. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $310.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $292.49.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.76 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. 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. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th 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, February 27th. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 9.80%.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at $11,570,194.15. This trade 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 hyperlink. 2.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target sharply to $390 and maintained a Buy rating, signaling strong upside and likely supporting buying interest. MarketScreener
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $363, another bullish signal from a major bank that can support the stock’s momentum. JPMorgan Boosts Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Hilton’s 125‑hotel India expansion deal with Regenta frames a tangible growth opportunity in a high‑growth market, which could lift forward revenue/fee expectations. Yahoo Finance: India Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets nudged its target to $345 but kept a Market Perform rating — a modest positive on price target but a neutral signal on conviction. MarketScreener TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its target substantially to $345 but maintained a Neutral rating — price target support with limited catalyst to change sentiment. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent head‑to‑head and competitor surveys provide sector context but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own; useful for relative positioning. Competitor Survey Rivals Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs published a pessimistic forecast for HLT, which could pressure sentiment among institutional investors and offset some of the positive analyst momentum. Goldman Sachs Forecast

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.