TD Cowen Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by research analysts at TD Cowen from $350.00 to $390.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s price target indicates a potential upside of 16.57% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on HLT. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $304.00 to $322.00 in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Macquarie Infrastructure raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $295.00 to $296.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $373.00 to $376.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $337.73.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $334.58 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $76.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.67, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.11. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $214.04 and a 52 week high of $344.75. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $310.90 and a 200 day moving average price of $292.49.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.99 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The firm’s revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.76 earnings per share. 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. Analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.07 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other 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 transaction, the insider owned 36,445 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,570,194.15. The trade was a 75.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 2.70% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the third quarter worth $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% in the third quarter. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 130 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% in the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target sharply to $390 and maintained a Buy rating, signaling strong upside and likely supporting buying interest. MarketScreener
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $363, another bullish signal from a major bank that can support the stock’s momentum. JPMorgan Boosts Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Hilton’s 125‑hotel India expansion deal with Regenta frames a tangible growth opportunity in a high‑growth market, which could lift forward revenue/fee expectations. Yahoo Finance: India Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets nudged its target to $345 but kept a Market Perform rating — a modest positive on price target but a neutral signal on conviction. MarketScreener TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its target substantially to $345 but maintained a Neutral rating — price target support with limited catalyst to change sentiment. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent head‑to‑head and competitor surveys provide sector context but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own; useful for relative positioning. Competitor Survey Rivals Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs published a pessimistic forecast for HLT, which could pressure sentiment among institutional investors and offset some of the positive analyst momentum. Goldman Sachs Forecast

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.