Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Updates Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.280-2.340 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.420. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Hilton Worldwide also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 8.890-9.010 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE:HLT opened at $330.33 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $75.20 billion, a PE ratio of 50.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 1.05. Hilton Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $253.54 and a fifty-two week high of $358.00. The company has a fifty day moving average of $334.05 and a two-hundred day moving average of $318.51.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.32 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.20 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.890-9.010 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.03 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on HLT shares. Evercore upgraded Hilton Worldwide from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Bank of America lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $324.00 to $375.00 in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $360.00 to $371.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $350.36.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported second-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $2.29, narrowly exceeding the $2.27 analyst consensus. Net income reached $482 million, up from $440 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $1.054 billion. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: System-wide comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR), a key hotel-industry performance measure, increased 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis. Higher hotel rates and revenue were cited as drivers of the company’s improved results and outlook. Hilton Raises Outlook on Higher Revenue, Hotel Rates
• Neutral Sentiment: The reported $1.38 billion in quarterly revenue was substantially below the $3.32 billion consensus estimate cited in the earnings data, though the company’s operating metrics and adjusted profit were stronger. The unusually large gap may reflect differences in revenue presentation or an estimate-data issue.
• Negative Sentiment: Hilton guided to third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.28–$2.34, below the $2.42 analyst consensus, and full-year 2026 EPS of $8.89–$9.01, below the $9.03 consensus. The guidance suggests analysts may need to reduce near-term earnings expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: An earlier analyst view argued that Hilton’s growth was not strong enough to avoid a downgrade, highlighting valuation and growth concerns despite the company’s long-term expansion prospects. Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ Growth Is Great, But Not Great Enough To Avoid A Downgrade

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 72.9% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 1,584 shares of the company’s stock worth $422,000 after acquiring an additional 668 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 581.4% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,126 shares of the company’s stock valued at $552,000 after purchasing an additional 1,814 shares during the period. CreativeOne Wealth LLC increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 8.2% during the fourth quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 1,831 shares of the company’s stock worth $526,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the last quarter. Align Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth about $412,000. Finally, Wealthspire Advisors LLC raised its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 219.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 1,372 shares of the company’s stock worth $394,000 after purchasing an additional 943 shares during the period. 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.