Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Morgan Stanley Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target upped by Morgan Stanley from $289.00 to $306.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 1.76% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Macquarie upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $267.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Susquehanna raised their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $332.00 target price for the company. Finally, Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $293.41.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $300.71 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $284.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $273.70. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $196.04 and a 52 week high of $306.28. The stock has a market cap of $69.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.52, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.15.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.05 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 14.19% and a negative return on equity of 42.78%. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of HLT. Earned Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth $216,000. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 12.5% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 1,715 shares of the company’s stock worth $493,000 after buying an additional 191 shares in the last quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,640 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,333,000 after acquiring an additional 180 shares during the period. Nilsine Partners LLC raised its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 11.2% in the 4th quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 1,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $489,000 after acquiring an additional 171 shares in the last quarter. Finally, LeConte Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $201,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $339 and kept a “buy” rating, implying ~12.5% upside versus the cited current price — a strong bullish signal from a major broker. Jefferies adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide Holdings to $339
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its target to $309 and kept an “overweight” rating, signaling ~2.8% upside and reaffirming conviction in HLT’s near-term earnings/leisure demand outlook. Barclays raises HLT target to $309
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley bumped its target to $306 and maintained an “overweight” rating, indicating modest upside (~1.8%) and adding to the cluster of bullish analyst moves. Morgan Stanley raises HLT target to $306
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton announced “Apartment Collection by Hilton,” a furnished-apartment offering hosted by Hilton — a strategic brand-extension that can expand stay-length mix and recurring revenue potential in the extended-stay/furnished-apartment segment. Hilton Introduces Apartment Collection by Hilton
• Neutral Sentiment: A Yahoo Finance piece discusses the potential for repeat growth in shareholder returns for HLT; useful thematic analysis but not new catalyst-level news. Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Hilton Worldwide Holdings’ Recent Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Aggregator coverage notes HLT has an average analyst recommendation of “Moderate Buy” — supportive context but not an immediate driver. HLT Receives Average Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Macquarie raised its target to $280 but maintained a “neutral” rating; that target sits below the current price (roughly a ~7.1% implied downside), which introduces a counterweight to the more bullish calls. Macquarie adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide

About Hilton Worldwide

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.