Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS

Posted by Brenda Bartman on Jul 28th, 2026

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) released its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The firm had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 8.890-9.010 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 1.6%

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $330.33 on Tuesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $334.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $318.51. Hilton Worldwide has a 12-month low of $253.54 and a 12-month high of $358.00. The company has a market cap of $75.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 50.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 1.05.

More Hilton Worldwide News

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

Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported second-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $2.29, narrowly exceeding the $2.27 analyst consensus. Net income reached $482 million, up from $440 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.054 billion. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
Positive Sentiment: System-wide comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key hotel-industry performance measure, increased 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis. Higher hotel rates and revenue were cited as drivers of the company’s improved results and outlook. Hilton Raises Outlook on Higher Revenue, Hotel Rates
Neutral Sentiment: The reported $1.38 billion in quarterly revenue was substantially below the $3.32 billion consensus estimate cited in the earnings data, though the company’s operating metrics and adjusted profit were stronger. The unusually large gap may reflect differences in revenue presentation or an estimate-data issue.
Negative Sentiment: Hilton guided to third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.28–$2.34, below the $2.42 analyst consensus, and full-year 2026 EPS of $8.89–$9.01, below the $9.03 consensus. The guidance suggests analysts may need to reduce near-term earnings expectations.
Negative Sentiment: An earlier analyst view argued that Hilton’s growth was not strong enough to avoid a downgrade, highlighting valuation and growth concerns despite the company’s long-term expansion prospects. Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ Growth Is Great, But Not Great Enough To Avoid A Downgrade

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on HLT shares. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $320.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $320.00 to $325.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $365.00 to $367.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.36.

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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Van ECK Associates Corp acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $60,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth approximately $94,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $141,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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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.