Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)

Over the past six months, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. stock has seen an increase. In Q1 2024, Hilton exceeded market expectations with double-digit sales growth and strong business operating metrics. In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue growth and adjusted EPS that surpassed analyst estimates, but the stock declined due to lower system-wide comparable revenue per available room. In Q3 2024, systemwide RevPAR increased year-over-year, but was slightly softer than expected. In October 2025, Hilton announced reaching the milestone of 9,000 hotels globally.

Demand for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s products and services is sensitive to seasonality. The first month of a quarter can sometimes be sluggish due to seasonal factors, and Q1 is typically a seasonally slow quarter. Q3 2024 saw softer-than-expected RevPAR performance in September, influenced by factors such as Labor Day, unfavorable calendar shifts, and ongoing labor disputes in the U.S. However, the company has also demonstrated resilience, reporting double-digit sales growth and continued momentum even in a typically slow Q1 2024.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is a global hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns, and leases hotels and resorts, and licenses its intellectual property. The company's business model focuses on hotel management and franchising, generating revenue from fees. Hilton has a diverse portfolio of 24 brands, including luxury, lifestyle, full-service, and economy properties.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a vast global presence, with operations spanning North America, South America, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. As of October 2025, the company's portfolio comprises more than 9,000 properties and over 1.3 million rooms across 139 countries and territories. The United States accounts for the largest portion of Hilton's revenue, representing approximately 78.57% in fiscal year 2024.

Hilton's brand reputation has been exceptionally strong. In 2023, Hilton was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Fortune and Great Place to Work, marking its eighth consecutive year on the top 100 list. The company was also recognized as the Best Workplace for Women in the U.S. and the No. 1 Best Workplace in several countries. Furthermore, Hilton has been acknowledged as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for six consecutive years.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, who hold approximately 63.01% to 86.37% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Capital Research and Management Company, Principal Global Investors, LLC, Fmr LLC, State Street Corp, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Significant individual and insider holders include Ct Opi Cayman Corp Ltd, Hlt A23 Holdco LLC, Hna Tourism Group Co Ltd, and Blackstone Holdings III LP.