Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seventeen ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $198.25.
A number of equities research analysts recently commented on H shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $184.00 to $189.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $201.00 to $202.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $209.00 to $207.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Freedom Broker assumed coverage on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $192.00 target price for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $198.00 to $191.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, August 3rd.
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Insider Activity
In other news, Director Susan Kronick sold 1,700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.88, for a total value of $305,796.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 29,525 shares in the company, valued at $5,310,957. The trade was a 5.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Amar Lalvani sold 1,364 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.06, for a total value of $222,413.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 4,894 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $798,015.64. This represents a 21.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Company insiders own 23.60% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Raiffeisen Bank International AG raised its position in Hyatt Hotels by 140.8% in the second quarter. Raiffeisen Bank International AG now owns 171 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Evelyn Partners Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 1st quarter worth approximately $38,000. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt bought a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $39,000. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 16.1% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 475 shares of the company’s stock worth $75,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares during the period. Finally, Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS purchased a new position in Hyatt Hotels in the first quarter valued at approximately $94,000. Institutional investors own 73.54% of the company’s stock.
Hyatt Hotels Price Performance
Shares of Hyatt Hotels stock opened at $172.76 on Wednesday. Hyatt Hotels has a 52 week low of $134.18 and a 52 week high of $206.86. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $165.88 and a 200-day moving average price of $169.66.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $1.83 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.68 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.54 EPS for the current year.
Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 27th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 27th.
Key Hyatt Hotels News
Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Fee growth and development pipeline could support Q3 results. Hyatt is expected to benefit from high-single-digit gross fee growth and a strong pipeline of managed and franchised hotels. However, analysts also expect regional challenges to weigh on revenue. Hyatt to Report Q3 Earnings: Can Fee Growth Drive Results?
- Positive Sentiment: Hyatt is expanding in Bengaluru through two new hotel agreements with Brigade Group. The planned Hyatt Regency properties will add approximately 600 rooms in a major Indian business-travel market, strengthening Hyatt’s long-term growth pipeline with an asset-light management model. Hyatt signs two hotel agreements with Brigade Group in Bengaluru
- Positive Sentiment: Brand expansion continues in Europe and the resort market. Thompson Rome marks the Thompson Hotels brand’s debut in Italy, while Hyatt plans three additional “Grand” resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, including two all-inclusive properties. These openings broaden Hyatt’s geographic reach and could generate future management and franchise fees, though the financial benefit is likely longer term. Thompson Rome Opens
- Neutral Sentiment: A new Asia dining promotion offers Hyatt elite-night credits. The initiative may increase loyalty-program engagement and dining activity, but its effect on room revenue and near-term earnings is unclear. Hyatt offers elite nights for dining in Asia
- Negative Sentiment: Regional weakness and property-level financing uncertainty could temper sentiment. The Q3 preview flags regional revenue pressures, while reports about a proposed $16 million overhaul and financing questions at a Hyatt property in Green Bay highlight potential execution and development risks. These appear localized rather than company-wide concerns. Hyatt awaits $16M overhaul
About Hyatt Hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages, franchises and licenses hotels, resorts, vacation properties and other lodging-related businesses. Its portfolio serves business and leisure travelers across full-service, select-service, luxury, lifestyle, wellness, all-inclusive and extended-stay segments.
The company operates a broad collection of brands, including Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Andaz, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Miraval, Alila, Destination by Hyatt and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
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