Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.02 EPS

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.56% and a negative return on equity of 38.21%. The firm had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.20 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Hilton Worldwide updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance to 8.890-9.010 EPS.

Hilton Worldwide Trading Down 3.9%

NYSE:HLT opened at $318.04 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $72.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 1.05. Hilton Worldwide has a twelve month low of $253.54 and a twelve month high of $358.00. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $334.05 and a 200-day simple moving average of $318.51.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton reported adjusted second-quarter EPS of $2.29, slightly above the $2.27 analyst consensus and up from $2.20 a year earlier. Net income reached $482 million, while adjusted EBITDA was $1.054 billion. Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis, and Hilton raised its full-year RevPAR and adjusted EBITDA outlook, signaling continued demand and operating momentum. Hilton tops Q2 estimates, raises RevPAR and EBITDA outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported revenue was $1.38 billion, up 6.5% year over year. The difference between reported and adjusted results reflects Hilton’s asset-light business structure and special-item adjustments, making adjusted EBITDA and RevPAR key indicators for investors. Hilton quarterly earnings data
• Negative Sentiment: Hilton’s third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance of $2.28-$2.34 is below the $2.42 consensus estimate. Full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $8.89-$9.01 also trails the $9.03 consensus, raising concerns that the improved operating outlook may not translate into earnings growth as quickly as expected. Hilton Worldwide Matches Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: The below-consensus near-term guidance is particularly relevant because HLT trades at a relatively high valuation, leaving less room for execution misses and contributing to the negative investor reaction. Hilton Raises Outlook on Higher Revenue, Hotel Rates

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $365.00 to $367.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $320.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Rothschild & Co Redburn boosted their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $320.00 to $325.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Macquarie Infrastructure increased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $296.00 to $320.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.36.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Hilton Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Van ECK Associates Corp purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth approximately $60,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after acquiring an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $94,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $141,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

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.