Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $390.00 at TD Cowen

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target increased by stock analysts at TD Cowen from $350.00 to $390.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 15.96% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $373.00 to $376.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Mizuho increased 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. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $255.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $337.73.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of HLT traded up $2.65 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $336.32. 125,735 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,856,899. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $310.64 and its 200 day moving average is $292.19. Hilton Worldwide has a 1-year low of $214.04 and a 1-year high of $344.75. The stock has a market cap of $76.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.95 and a beta of 1.11.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.76 earnings per share. 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 9.07 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC grew 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 purchasing an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $363, a clear endorsement from a major bank that supports upside vs. recent levels. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Susquehanna bumped its price target sharply from $255 to $345 (while keeping a “neutral” rating), signaling more confidence in Hilton’s outlook even if they stop short of an outright buy. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic growth news: coverage points to a potential material bull case from Hilton’s 125‑hotel India expansion deal with Regenta — an international development that could boost room count and franchise/management fee revenue over time. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights that Street expectations point to earnings growth next week and positions Hilton as having the setup for an earnings beat — event risk that can lift the stock if results and guidance beat. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Several head‑to‑head and competitor survey pieces compare Hilton vs. peers; useful for positioning but less likely to move the stock absent new data. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs issued a pessimistic forecast for HLT, which introduces downside pressure from a reputable sell‑side voice and could cap near‑term gains if other brokers echo the view. Article Title

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.