Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Upgraded at Wall Street Zen

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) was upgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Saturday.

A number of other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $168.00 to $194.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Barclays lifted their target price on Hyatt Hotels from $198.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $167.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $188.00 price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Finally, Evercore reiterated an “in-line” rating and set a $175.00 target price (up previously from $170.00) on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $173.31.

Hyatt Hotels Stock Performance

NYSE H opened at $165.32 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $163.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $152.04. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. Hyatt Hotels has a twelve month low of $102.43 and a twelve month high of $180.53. The company has a market capitalization of $15.70 billion, a PE ratio of -295.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.27.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.29 by $1.04. Hyatt Hotels had a negative net margin of 0.73% and a positive return on equity of 5.47%. The company had revenue of $1.79 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.42 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Hyatt Hotels

In other news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 2,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $445,195.08. This represents a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.00, for a total value of $713,800.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 13,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,836. The trade was a 23.83% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 23.70% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 21.8% during the 3rd quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,715,085 shares of the company’s stock worth $669,221,000 after purchasing an additional 843,121 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 84.5% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,228,396 shares of the company’s stock worth $171,545,000 after buying an additional 562,611 shares during the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 24.5% in the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,765,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $392,548,000 after acquiring an additional 545,003 shares during the period. GRS Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels in the second quarter worth $74,264,000. Finally, Mane Global Capital Management LP bought a new position in Hyatt Hotels during the second quarter worth $47,007,000. 73.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hyatt Hotels News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $200 and kept an “overweight” rating — a sizable upside endorsement that could attract buyers. Barclays Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt beat Q4 EPS estimates ($1.33 vs. $0.29) and reported Luxury/Upper Upscale RevPAR strength, signaling pricing power in higher-margin segments. Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced AI initiatives including a ChatGPT app to boost search/OTA distribution and guest experience — potential long-term cost savings and booking lift. AI/ChatGPT App
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt declared a quarterly dividend (payable March 12), modest yield but a sign of shareholder returns and cash-flow confidence. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo nudged its target up to $171 but kept “equal weight” — a modest, less-convincing upgrade compared with Barclays. Wells Fargo Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: New openings and brand expansion (Alila Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Andaz Heber Valley) support growth in higher-margin resort and lifestyle categories. Alila Mayakoba Opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/tech wins (e.g., Shiji hitting 400th Hyatt install) and renovation projects point to ongoing investment in distribution and guest experience. Shiji Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Company reiterated a push toward a 90% asset-light model and plans for more hotel sales — that strategy typically improves ROIC and appeals to investors. Asset-Light Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the EPS beat, revenue came in roughly in line/slightly below estimates and company commentary flagged FY26 RevPAR that disappointed some investors — likely the main driver of the stock decline. RevPAR/Revenue Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Market articles emphasize mixed takeaways from the call (beat on EPS but questions on near-term leisure/business mix and full-year cadence), increasing short-term uncertainty. Mixed Market Takeaways

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.