Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is listed on NYSE and operates in the Travel Lodging industry (Consumer Cyclical sector).
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
| Rating | Analysts |
|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 |
| Buy | 27 |
| Hold | 22 |
| Sell | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is a hospitality company involved in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates through two main segments: Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company focuses on hotel management and the licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. Hilton's brand portfolio includes luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites hotels, and timeshare properties. Notable brands under Hilton include Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Signia, Canopy, Tempo, Motto, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree, Curio Collection, Tapestry Collection, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Home2 Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Tru, Spark, Hilton Grand Vacations, and Hilton Honors. The company operates across North America, South America, Central America, including the Caribbean, as well as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Founded in 1919, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
Over the past three fiscal years, the company has demonstrated robust revenue growth, with a consistent increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, rising from $10.24 billion in 2023 to $12.04 billion in 2025. This growth has been accompanied by a notable improvement in gross margins, which expanded by 12.5 percentage points from 28.6% to 41.1%, indicating enhanced cost efficiency or pricing power. Operating margins showed a modest increase of 0.6 percentage points, reaching 22.4%, while net margins improved by 1.0 percentage point to 12.1%, reflecting a solid bottom-line performance. Despite the inconsistent earnings per share (EPS) growth, which increased from $4.32 to $6.12, the company executed a strategic share buyback, reducing the share count by 9.8%, which likely amplified per-share gains. Cash generation has been strong, with free cash flow (FCF) consistently increasing at a 9.3% CAGR, reaching $2.03 billion in 2025, supported by a high FCF conversion rate of 95.3%. However, net debt has increased significantly, from $9.32 billion to $14.70 billion, suggesting a potential increase in leverage, though the interest coverage ratio remains healthy at 4.3x. The company's capital efficiency is evident in the declining capex intensity, now at 0.8%, and a stable asset turnover ratio of 0.72, indicating effective asset utilization. Overall, the company's financial performance reflects strong revenue growth, improved profitability, and effective capital management, albeit with increased leverage.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is poised for significant developments as it prepares to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings next week, with Wall Street anticipating earnings growth. Analysts are optimistic about Hilton's performance, with expectations that the company may surpass estimates once again. In recent trading activity, Hilton's stock reached a new 52-week high following an analyst upgrade by Barclays, which increased its price target from $350, with the stock trading as high as $339. Deutsche Bank also raised its price objective to $299, reflecting positive sentiment in the market. Institutional trading activity has been robust, with Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. purchasing 7,339 shares, and Fortis Capital Advisors LLC acquiring 3,883 shares, indicating strong institutional interest. Additionally, Bingham Private Wealth LLC and Fulton Breakefield Broenniman LLC have increased their holdings, further underscoring confidence in Hilton's prospects. These developments suggest a favorable outlook for Hilton as it continues to attract attention from both analysts and institutional investors.