Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $350.00 to $363.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 6.04% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on HLT. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Argus lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $330.00.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

HLT opened at $342.33 on Tuesday. The firm has a market cap of $78.32 billion, a PE ratio of 56.05, a P/E/G ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.11. Hilton Worldwide has a 1 year low of $206.60 and a 1 year high of $344.75. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $310.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $291.32.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior 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. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.07 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 2.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter valued at $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the 3rd quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors 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.