Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Sells 217,786 Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund trimmed its position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) by 93.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,402 shares of the company’s stock after selling 217,786 shares during the quarter. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $4,379,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 163.2% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at $33,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 70.1% during the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, BOCHK Asset Management Ltd bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Performance

HLT stock opened at $321.88 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $73.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 47.27, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.05. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $334.16 and its 200 day moving average is $319.04. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a 52 week low of $253.54 and a 52 week high of $358.00.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The company reported $2.29 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.27 by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide had a net margin of 12.69% and a negative return on equity of 35.24%. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.32 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.20 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.340 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 8.890-9.010 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 8.98 EPS for the current year.

Hilton Worldwide Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 21st will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 21st. Hilton Worldwide’s payout ratio is 8.81%.

Hilton Worldwide News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Raised outlook and World Cup demand: Hilton increased its full-year outlook as it anticipates additional demand from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The company expects 2026 comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth of 3% to 3.5%, supporting the bullish investment case. Hilton Raises Full Year Outlook As World Cup Demand Enters View
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings beat and shareholder returns: Hilton reported adjusted earnings of $2.29 per share, ahead of the $2.27 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 6.5% year over year. Management is targeting approximately $3.5 billion in 2026 shareholder returns, including dividends and share repurchases. Hilton expects RevPAR growth and shareholder returns
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $382 from $379 and maintained an Overweight rating. Goldman Sachs also reaffirmed its Buy rating, adding to recent bullish calls from Barclays and Baird, which lifted their targets to $368 and $360, respectively. Goldman Sachs reaffirms Buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary on Hilton and other consumer-cyclical companies highlights the sector’s outlook but does not indicate a material change to Hilton’s fundamentals. Analysts offer insights on Hilton
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein maintained a Hold rating, reflecting valuation concerns and a more cautious view despite Hilton’s earnings performance and improved outlook. Bernstein maintains Hold rating

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on HLT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $363.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $367.00 to $368.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Susquehanna raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $345.00 to $353.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $319.00 to $332.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $354.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Hilton Worldwide currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $353.05.

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.