Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, ten have given a buy recommendation and two have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $172.1250.

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on H shares. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Hyatt Hotels from $168.00 to $194.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $154.00 price target on the stock. Robert W. Baird upped their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “in-line” rating and set a $175.00 price target (up previously from $170.00) on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd.

Insider Activity at Hyatt Hotels

In other news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total value of $1,583,726.76. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 2,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $445,195.08. This represents a 78.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.00, for a total transaction of $713,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 13,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,836. This trade represents a 23.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC boosted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 0.8% in the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLC now owns 9,437 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,339,000 after purchasing an additional 72 shares in the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 18.6% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 459 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after buying an additional 72 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 17.8% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 483 shares of the company’s stock worth $69,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,318 shares of the company’s stock valued at $372,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Finally, New England Research & Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 0.3% during the third quarter. New England Research & Management Inc. now owns 23,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,314,000 after acquiring an additional 80 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.54% of the company’s stock.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Up 0.2%

NYSE H opened at $168.98 on Friday. Hyatt Hotels has a 1 year low of $102.43 and a 1 year high of $180.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $16.05 billion, a PE ratio of -181.70, a PEG ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, a current ratio of 0.69 and a quick ratio of 0.68. The business’s 50-day moving average is $163.00 and its 200 day moving average is $151.92.

Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -64.52%.

Key Hyatt Hotels News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS of $1.33 well above consensus ($0.29), signaling stronger-than-expected profitability on an adjusted basis and surprising investors positively. Hyatt Hotels (H) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue drivers: RevPAR growth was led by Luxury and Upper Upscale segments and management highlighted a strong development pipeline — items that support longer‑term revenue and fee growth expectations. Hyatt’s Luxury Hotels Lead the Way in Q4 Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Brand expansion and openings (e.g., Alila Mayakoba in Mexico, new Hyatt Regency in Zhuhai) give visible room for franchise/management-fee growth and international exposure. Introducing Alila Mayakoba
• Neutral Sentiment: Management released the full Q4 earnings package, slide deck and held a call/transcript — useful for investors assessing forward guidance, capex, and fee pipeline; read the call for details on 2026 outlook and assumptions. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top-line softness: total Q4 revenue came in roughly flat-to‑slightly below estimates, which prompted an initial down‑tick in the stock as investors digested mixed results (EPS beat but revenue lag). Hyatt Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates, Stock Down
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability & leverage considerations: reported negative net margin and elevated leverage/liquidity metrics (highlighted in company materials and summaries) are reminders of balance‑sheet and margin pressure that could limit multiple expansion until sustained revenue/fee growth offsets them. Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.