1,570 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT Shares Bought by Generali Asset Management SPA SGR

Generali Asset Management SPA SGR grew its holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 4.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 41,193 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,570 shares during the quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $13,104,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in HLT. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter worth approximately $6,271,258,000. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 0.7% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 5,946,576 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,808,235,000 after buying an additional 40,343 shares during the period. Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the second quarter valued at approximately $663,882,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 13.5% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 2,043,316 shares of the company’s stock worth $603,733,000 after buying an additional 242,916 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 2.7% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 1,374,729 shares of the company’s stock worth $454,293,000 after buying an additional 36,303 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Hilton Worldwide news, Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.34, for a total value of $136,239.26. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,252 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,560,925.68. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Laura Fuentes sold 7,289 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $309.81, for a total transaction of $2,258,205.09. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 33,458 shares in the company, valued at $10,365,622.98. This trade represents a 17.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

HLT has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $365.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $368.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 16th. Susquehanna cut their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $353.00 to $345.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Evercore upgraded shares of Hilton Worldwide from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Freedom Broker began coverage on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Wednesday, October 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $359.00 price target for the company. Two investment 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.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $356.65.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $345.34 on Wednesday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 52-week low of $253.54 and a 52-week high of $364.50. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $323.61 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $319.94.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $1.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.37 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.11 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 6.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 9.09 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 29th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.45, ahead of the $2.37 analyst consensus, while revenue increased 6.6% year over year to $1.37 billion. Growth was supported by higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) and franchise fees. Hilton Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 earnings and annual RevPAR growth outlook, citing steady U.S. travel demand. The improved forecast provides a favorable signal for hotel operating trends and franchise revenue. Hilton Raises Annual Room Revenue Growth Forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable December 29 to shareholders of record December 1. The $0.60 annualized payout offers a modest shareholder-return benefit, although the yield is approximately 0.2%.
• Positive Sentiment: Demand from data-center construction and the broader artificial-intelligence buildout may be benefiting Hilton’s lodging business by supporting business travel and hotel occupancy in key markets. The AI Buildout Is Helping Boost Business
• Neutral Sentiment: Hilton expects fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.32 to $2.38, indicating a sequential decline from the third quarter and potentially limiting the market’s reaction to the earnings beat. Hilton Expects Q4 Adjusted EPS Range
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts at BMO maintained a Hold rating, while valuation commentary suggests much of Hilton’s expected growth may already be reflected in the stock price. That caution likely contributed to the weaker share-price response despite solid results. BMO Maintains Hold Rating

About Hilton Worldwide

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.