Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Given New $345.00 Price Target at BMO Capital Markets

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $325.00 to $345.00 in a report released on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. BMO Capital Markets currently has a market perform rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages also recently commented on HLT. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $357.00 to $354.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $373.00 to $376.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $350.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Truist Financial upped 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. Finally, Evercore increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $325.00 to $335.00 in a report on Thursday, February 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $337.73.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:HLT opened at $334.58 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $76.55 billion, a PE ratio of 54.67, a PEG ratio of 2.89 and a beta of 1.11. The company’s fifty day moving average is $310.90 and its 200 day moving average is $292.49. Hilton Worldwide has a 52 week low of $214.04 and a 52 week high of $344.75.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.06. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 40.24% and a net margin of 12.10%.The company had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.99 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.76 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Hilton Worldwide will post 9.07 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In other 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,570,194.15. This trade represents a 75.82% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 2.70% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Atlantic Edge Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 45 shares during the period. Finally, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 110.6% during the third quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. 95.90% of the stock is owned by 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 sharply to $390 and maintained a Buy rating, signaling strong upside and likely supporting buying interest. MarketScreener
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $363, another bullish signal from a major bank that can support the stock’s momentum. JPMorgan Boosts Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage of Hilton’s 125‑hotel India expansion deal with Regenta frames a tangible growth opportunity in a high‑growth market, which could lift forward revenue/fee expectations. Yahoo Finance: India Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets nudged its target to $345 but kept a Market Perform rating — a modest positive on price target but a neutral signal on conviction. MarketScreener TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna raised its target substantially to $345 but maintained a Neutral rating — price target support with limited catalyst to change sentiment. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent head‑to‑head and competitor surveys provide sector context but are unlikely to move the stock materially on their own; useful for relative positioning. Competitor Survey Rivals Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs published a pessimistic forecast for HLT, which could pressure sentiment among institutional investors and offset some of the positive analyst momentum. Goldman Sachs Forecast

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.