Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Price Target Raised to $200.00

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) had its price objective increased by Barclays from $198.00 to $200.00 in a research report sent to investors on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Mizuho lifted their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $188.00 target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $159.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $173.31.

Hyatt Hotels Price Performance

Shares of Hyatt Hotels stock opened at $165.32 on Friday. Hyatt Hotels has a 52 week low of $102.43 and a 52 week high of $180.53. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The stock has a market cap of $15.70 billion, a PE ratio of -295.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.27. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $163.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $152.13.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.42 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -107.14%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total transaction 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. The trade was a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $166.00, for a total transaction of $713,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider 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 SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of H. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its position in Hyatt Hotels by 7.6% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 426,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,229,000 after purchasing an additional 29,976 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 8.5% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 143,311 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,556,000 after buying an additional 11,252 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 14.7% during the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 5,043 shares of the company’s stock valued at $704,000 after buying an additional 646 shares during the last quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 26.5% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,066 shares of the company’s stock valued at $568,000 after buying an additional 852 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. bought a new position in Hyatt Hotels during the second quarter valued at approximately $232,000. 73.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Hyatt Hotels

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

About Hyatt Hotels

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.