Assetmark Inc. Lowers Stock Holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Assetmark Inc. decreased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 10.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 55,979 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,301 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $14,523,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at approximately $676,201,000. Jennison Associates LLC increased its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 22.4% in the 2nd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 4,631,719 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,233,612,000 after purchasing an additional 847,353 shares in the last quarter. Winslow Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Hilton Worldwide by 62.6% during the second quarter. Winslow Capital Management LLC now owns 1,894,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $504,532,000 after purchasing an additional 729,295 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 126.3% during the second quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,138,294 shares of the company’s stock valued at $303,173,000 after acquiring an additional 635,220 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 210.8% in the second quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 202,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,834,000 after buying an additional 384,535 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Down 2.3%

HLT opened at $314.62 on Monday. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 52-week low of $196.04 and a 52-week high of $333.86. The company has a market cap of $72.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.41, a PEG ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $296.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $278.28.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.76 EPS. 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. On average, research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is presently 9.80%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on HLT shares. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $299.00 to $332.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $321.18.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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 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.