Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price hoisted by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $299.00 to $332.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price target points to a potential upside of 5.53% from the company’s previous close.

HLT has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Evercore boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $280.00 to $325.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. HSBC lifted their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $307.00 to $319.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Argus upped their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $380.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $318.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $289.00 to $306.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $321.24.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

NYSE HLT opened at $314.62 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $296.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $278.20. Hilton Worldwide has a 12 month low of $196.04 and a 12 month high of $333.86. The company has a market capitalization of $72.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.73 and a beta of 1.13.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.76 earnings per share. Hilton Worldwide’s quarterly revenue was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HLT. Railway Pension Investments Ltd increased its position in Hilton Worldwide by 15.0% during the 3rd quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 38,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,962,000 after purchasing an additional 5,000 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 10.9% during the third quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 42,287 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,971,000 after buying an additional 4,155 shares in the last quarter. Candriam S.C.A. raised its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 11.2% in the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 73,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,153,000 after buying an additional 7,441 shares during the last quarter. Partners Capital Investment Group LLP acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth approximately $4,684,000. Finally, National Pension Service grew its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 1.6% in the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 623,180 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,678,000 after acquiring an additional 9,954 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Hilton Worldwide

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 headline beat, stronger EPS and shareholder returns (dividend + record capital returns) reinforce the profit story and cash return thesis for long‑term holders. What Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT)’s Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and Cautious 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders
• Positive Sentiment: Several large brokers raised targets and/or maintained bullish ratings — notable lifts from JPMorgan, Barclays, Wells Fargo and Argus increase analyst‑driven upside expectations and provide catalysts for buy‑side interest. JPMorgan adjusts price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $332 but kept a “hold” rating (modest upside vs. recent prices), signaling cautious optimism rather than a buy endorsement. Deutsche Bank raises price target to $332
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target and kept a neutral stance (small implied upside), reflecting mixed views on near‑term demand trends. Mizuho coverage note
• Negative Sentiment: Management set cautious 2026 guidance and flagged room‑revenue growth below some expectations amid softening budget travel and US occupancy pressure — this guidance is the primary downward catalyst for the stock. Q4 earnings call / guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: Truist raised its target but kept a “hold” at $307, which implies downside from recent levels and highlights some analyst caution on near‑term upside. Truist price target note

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.