Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Expected to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) is anticipated to post its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 28th. Analysts expect Hilton Worldwide to post earnings of $1.94 per share and revenue of $2.9425 billion for the quarter. 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. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.99 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.76 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Hilton Worldwide to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

NYSE:HLT opened at $335.99 on Friday. Hilton Worldwide has a one year low of $217.05 and a one year high of $344.75. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $311.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $293.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 54.90, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.11.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

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

Trending Headlines about Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen raised its price target to $390 and kept a Buy rating, a sizable upward revision that supports investor optimism about upside. TD Cowen adjusts Hilton Worldwide price target to $390
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan boosted its price target to $363, another analyst upgrade adding near-term support to the share price. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $363.00
• Positive Sentiment: Hilton agreed a 125-hotel India expansion deal with Regenta, a meaningful franchise pipeline move that bolsters long-term international growth expectations. The Bull Case For Hilton Could Change Following 125-Hotel India Expansion Deal With Regenta
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO raised its price target to $345 and kept a Market Perform rating—an incremental lift but a more cautious view that tempers conviction. BMO Capital adjusts price target on Hilton Worldwide to $345 Tickerreport
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its target to $345 but retained a Neutral rating—another signal of higher valuation expectations but without a strong buy endorsement. Susquehanna price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks previewed Hilton’s Q1 report (due Apr 28), noting solid group demand and unit growth but calling out weather-related and softer U.S. trends as items to watch—an earnings beat or weaker-than-expected guidance will likely move the stock. Hilton Gears Up to Post Q1 Earnings: What’s in Store for the Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs published a pessimistic forecast for HLT, which could weigh on sentiment if investors see downside risk to demand or margins. The Goldman Sachs Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Hilton Worldwide

Insider Transactions at Hilton Worldwide

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. L2 Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 3.6% during the third quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC now owns 1,084 shares of the company’s stock valued at $281,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.6% during the second quarter. Benjamin Edwards Inc. now owns 2,555 shares of the company’s stock valued at $680,000 after purchasing an additional 39 shares during the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.6% during the fourth quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,507 shares of the company’s stock valued at $720,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Allianz SE raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Allianz SE now owns 3,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $916,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norinchukin Bank The raised its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 0.4% during the third quarter. Norinchukin Bank The now owns 11,275 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,925,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on HLT. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $303.00 to $318.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Monday, December 29th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $390.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets increased 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 report on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $253.00 to $307.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. One research 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $338.41.

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.