BMO Capital Markets Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price boosted by investment analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $320.00 to $325.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ price target would indicate a potential upside of 2.29% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently commented on the company. Argus upped their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Evercore increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $255.00 to $320.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $289.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $321.24.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE HLT traded down $0.09 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $317.73. 56,853 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,047,095. Hilton Worldwide has a 12-month low of $196.04 and a 12-month high of $333.86. The business’s 50 day moving average is $298.00 and its 200-day moving average is $279.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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, equities research analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Clearstead Trust LLC purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at $30,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Caitlin John LLC purchased a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

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.