Aberdeen Group plc Sells 12,681 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Aberdeen Group plc lowered its stake in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 6.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 188,718 shares of the company’s stock after selling 12,681 shares during the quarter. Aberdeen Group plc owned about 0.08% of Hilton Worldwide worth $49,497,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 25.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $520,000 after acquiring an additional 465 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 37.4% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,396,000 after purchasing an additional 1,669 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 38.8% during the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 20,327 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,625,000 after purchasing an additional 5,687 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 112.4% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 5,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after buying an additional 2,899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on HLT shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Monday, December 29th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $339.00 price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $330.00 in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $321.18.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

NYSE HLT opened at $314.62 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $296.14 and a 200-day moving average price of $278.28. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a one year low of $196.04 and a one year high of $333.86. The company has a market capitalization of $72.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 51.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.76 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.490-8.610 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.910-1.970 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 9.80%.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 headline beat, stronger EPS and shareholder returns (dividend + record capital returns) reinforce the profit story and cash return thesis for long‑term holders. What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Several large brokers raised targets and/or maintained bullish ratings — notable lifts from JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Argus increase analyst‑driven upside expectations and provide catalysts for buy‑side interest. JPMorgan adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $332 but kept a “hold” rating (modest upside vs. recent prices), signaling cautious optimism rather than a buy endorsement. Deutsche Bank raises price target to $332
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target and kept a neutral stance (small implied upside), reflecting mixed views on near‑term demand trends. Mizuho coverage note
• Negative Sentiment: Management set cautious 2026 guidance and flagged room‑revenue growth below some expectations amid softening budget travel and US occupancy pressure — this guidance is the primary downward catalyst for the stock. Q4 earnings call / guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: Truist raised its target but kept a “hold” at $307, which implies downside from recent levels and highlights some analyst caution on near‑term upside. Truist price target note

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.