Axecap Investments LLC Sells 5,649 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Posted by Brenda Bartman on Oct 21st, 2026

Axecap Investments LLC reduced its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT – Free Report) by 61.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,485 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,649 shares during the quarter. Axecap Investments LLC’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $1,109,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $6,271,258,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 0.7% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 5,946,576 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,808,235,000 after purchasing an additional 40,343 shares during the last quarter. Jupiter Topco LLC purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at $663,882,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 13.5% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 2,043,316 shares of the company’s stock valued at $603,733,000 after buying an additional 242,916 shares during the period. Finally, Amundi raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,374,729 shares of the company’s stock valued at $454,293,000 after buying an additional 36,303 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 8,252 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. The trade was a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total value of $2,258,205.09. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,365,622.98. This trade represents a 17.89% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 2.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. China Intl Cap upgraded Hilton Worldwide to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Susquehanna cut their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $382.00 to $383.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $365.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $355.13.

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Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

Positive Sentiment: Analyst price-target increases: Wells Fargo raised its target on Hilton to $383 from $382 and maintained an “overweight” rating. Robert W. Baird also issued a “buy” rating, while Evercore ISI recently lifted its target to $375 from $370. The actions reinforce bullish sentiment around Hilton’s growth and asset-light business model. Hilton Worldwide Stock Gets Price Target Boost from Wells Fargo
Positive Sentiment: Nordic expansion supports long-term growth: Hilton and Scandic Hotels agreed to a multi-year development partnership that is expected to expand Hilton’s presence in the Nordic market. Additional hotels could increase fee income and strengthen the company’s global network without requiring heavy direct ownership of properties. Hilton and Scandic Hotels Agree to Multi-Year Development Deal
Neutral Sentiment: Listing transfer to Nasdaq: Hilton plans to move its common-stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq on November 5, 2026, while retaining the HLT ticker. The change is largely administrative, though Hilton characterized it as supporting its technology-focused and growth-oriented profile. Hilton Announces Planned Transfer of Stock Listing to Nasdaq
Negative Sentiment: Valuation and earnings caution: GuruFocus estimated Hilton’s intrinsic value at $302.82, well below its recent price near $359, suggesting limited margin of safety. Separately, Zacks said Hilton lacks the typical combination of factors that would support a likely earnings beat ahead of next week’s report. With the stock trading at a high P/E multiple, any earnings or guidance disappointment could pressure shares. Hilton Earnings Expectations

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of HLT opened at $359.30 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 1-year low of $253.54 and a 1-year high of $360.40. The company has a 50-day moving average of $320.45 and a 200 day moving average of $325.47. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.76, a PEG ratio of 2.79 and a beta of 1.10.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.20 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.890-9.010 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.07 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 21st. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is currently 8.81%.

About Hilton Worldwide

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton.

The company provides accommodations and related services for business and leisure travelers, including guest rooms, meeting and event facilities, food and beverage operations, resort amenities and loyalty program benefits through Hilton Honors.