Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $345.00

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price increased by Susquehanna from $255.00 to $345.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. Susquehanna currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $303.00 to $318.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $339.00 target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $305.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. One research 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 company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $338.41.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $335.99 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $311.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $293.25. The firm has a market cap 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 has a 1 year low of $217.05 and a 1 year high of $344.75.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share (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 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 quarterly revenue was up 10.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company 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 predict that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.08 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th were issued 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 was Friday, February 27th. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 9.80%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the 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 directly owned 36,445 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Caitlin John LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 52.9% during the third 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting 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

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.