Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Price Target Raised to $357.00 at The Goldman Sachs Group

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price increased by The Goldman Sachs Group from $356.00 to $357.00 in a research note issued to investors on Monday morning,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the stock.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $309.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $312.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $255.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley reduced their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $306.00 to $303.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hilton Worldwide in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Hilton Worldwide has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $327.41.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of NYSE HLT opened at $306.95 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $70.38 billion, a PE ratio of 50.16, a PEG ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.11. Hilton Worldwide has a 1-year low of $196.04 and a 1-year high of $333.86. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $305.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $286.79.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 net margin of 12.10% and a negative return on equity of 40.24%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $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. Equities research analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide will post 7.89 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at Hilton Worldwide

In related news, insider Christopher J. Nassetta sold 114,289 shares of the firm’s 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 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 position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HLT. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings 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 valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hilton Worldwide News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target on HLT to $357 (from $356) and kept a “Buy” rating, implying meaningful upside vs. current levels — a clear catalyst for buying interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: CNBC highlights that travel demand shows no signs of slowing and lists stocks to ride the wave; sustained leisure and business travel trends are a favorable macro backdrop for Hilton’s RevPAR and fee-based franchise model. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews published a head‑to‑head comparison of Hilton versus peers — useful for investors assessing relative valuation, margins and growth but not presenting a new corporate catalyst. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Another peer analysis piece reviews Hilton’s operating metrics and competitive position; these reads help frame risks around pricing power and brand mix. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional AmericanBankingNews comparisons provide further context but contain no new company-level announcements. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: More peer-contrast coverage from AmericanBankingNews — helpful background for longer-term investors evaluating relative strengths/weaknesses. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Another comparator piece with similar analysis; no direct operational update from Hilton. Read More.

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.