Macquarie Infrastructure Issues Positive Forecast for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target hoisted by Macquarie Infrastructure from $295.00 to $296.00 in a research report sent to investors on Monday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

HLT has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Monday, December 29th. Truist Financial raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Mizuho lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $266.00 to $321.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $304.00 to $322.00 in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $303.00 to $318.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $328.82.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.1%

Hilton Worldwide stock opened at $326.85 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $74.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.81 and a beta of 1.11. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $307.64 and a 200-day moving average price of $288.67. Hilton Worldwide has a twelve month low of $201.15 and a twelve month high of $333.86.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The business 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 business earned $1.76 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s revenue for the quarter 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. Equities analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of Hilton Worldwide stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $317.47, for a total transaction of $36,283,328.83. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the 3rd quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% in the 3rd quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews reports a raised price target to $318, signaling at least one analyst view that HLT has further upside versus prior estimates; that lift in sentiment can support buying ahead of earnings. Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $318.00
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance published an earnings preview outlining expectations and key metrics investors will focus on (EPS, revenue, and management guidance). Pre-earnings previews often boost volatility but are information-neutral until results are released. Hilton Worldwide Earnings Preview: What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: A series of AmericanBankingNews pieces compare HLT to peers (head-to-head and financial contrasts). These competitor analyses provide context for valuation and market share positioning but are informational rather than immediately price-moving. Contrasting Hilton Worldwide (HLT) and Its Competitors
• Negative Sentiment: Macquarie slightly raised its price target to $296 but kept a “neutral” rating, which implies limited upside (their target sits below earlier levels relative to the current share price). That cautious posture can cap gains and prompt short-term profit-taking. Macquarie adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide to $296 from $295; maintains neutral rating

About Hilton Worldwide

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.