Sanford C. Bernstein Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target increased by Sanford C. Bernstein from $261.00 to $288.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “market perform” rating on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 8.20% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Monday, June 23rd. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $282.00 target price for the company. Bank of America lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Macquarie lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $240.00 to $258.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Barclays decreased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $291.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $276.00 to $278.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and ten 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 price target of $265.88.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Down 2.8%

HLT stock opened at $266.18 on Tuesday. Hilton Worldwide has a 52-week low of $196.04 and a 52-week high of $279.80. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $271.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $250.59. The company has a market capitalization of $62.60 billion, a PE ratio of 40.89, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.21.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $2.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.04 by $0.16. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 46.13% and a net margin of 13.84%.The company had revenue of $3.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.09 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.91 EPS. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 1.980-2.040 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 7.830-8.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Christopher W. Silcock sold 11,905 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.40, for a total value of $3,207,207.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 79,451 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,404,099.40. This represents a 13.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Sowell Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the first quarter valued at $314,000. Artemis Investment Management LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 3.9% in the first quarter. Artemis Investment Management LLP now owns 163,281 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,155,000 after buying an additional 6,146 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 8.1% in the first quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,836,430 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,100,530,000 after buying an additional 364,307 shares during the period. Malaga Cove Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the first quarter valued at $316,000. Finally, Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the first quarter valued at $217,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brands. It operates luxury hotels under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand; lifestyle hotels under the Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, and Motto by Hilton brand; full service hotels under the Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and DoubleTree by Hilton brand; service hotels under the Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, and Tru by Hilton brand; all-suite hotels under the Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton brand; and economy hotel under the Spark by Hilton brand, as well as Hilton Grand Vacations.