Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) stock has experienced movements and analyst activity in the past six months. As of July 18, 2025, HLT's stock was up 10.15% over the past 30 days and 24.51% over the past 12 months, reaching a 52-week high of $279.46 on July 15, 2025. JP Morgan initiated coverage with an "Overweight" recommendation on June 23, 2025. Jefferies upgraded its outlook from "Hold" to "Buy" on May 12, 2025, raising its price target to $296.00. Goldman Sachs downgraded its outlook from "Buy" to "Neutral" on April 14, 2025. TD Cowen raised its price target to $291.00 on July 21, 2025, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Hilton reported $1.72 EPS for the quarter ending April 29, 2025, surpassing estimates, but revenue was slightly below estimates at $2.70 billion. Hilton's revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Recent sluggish hotel data points, including a 1% decrease in June U.S. RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) following flat performance in April-May, and a weaker start to July, have been acknowledged. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. also upsized its debt offering to $1 billion, doubling its initial plan.

Demand in the hotel industry traditionally peaks in the summer and declines in the winter. However, this seasonality may not apply uniformly to all segments, as luxury brands may experience robust demand even during the winter months. Hilton's Q2 2025 earnings are expected to be driven by seasonal demand. The company's management uses occupancy levels to gauge demand and determine achievable Average Daily Rate (ADR) pricing levels.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is a global hospitality company that manages and franchises hotels, resorts, and timeshare properties. Operating in the Restaurants & Leisure sector, Hilton offers lodging, food and beverage, dining, and the Hilton Honors loyalty program. As of 2023, Hilton includes 24 brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a global presence in 139 countries and territories with over 8,600 properties and more than 1.3 million rooms as of 2023. Its operations are divided into the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The Americas account for approximately 72% of Hilton's rooms, with expansion efforts focused on Asia Pacific, particularly in China.

Hilton's brand reputation has remained strong, being named the most valuable hotel brand by Brand Finance for the eighth consecutive year in June 2023, with a brand value of $11.7 billion. The company also received the highest Sustainability Perceptions Value. Hilton opened its 7,000th hotel in 2022, surpassed 150 million Hilton Honors members in 2022 and reached over 180 million members by December 31, 2023, and welcomed nearly 200 million guests in 2022. Two new brands were launched in 2022: Spark by Hilton and LivSmart Studios by Hilton. Tempo by Hilton Times Square and Signia by Hilton Atlanta debuted in 2023. The 150th Curio Collection by Hilton, the 250th Tru by Hilton, and the 1,000th Hilton Garden Inn opened in 2023. Hilton utilizes technology to enhance guest experiences and drove unit growth, opening over 100 hotels and adding approximately 17,000 rooms in the first quarter of 2024.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has a diverse ownership structure including institutional, retail, and individual investors. Institutional investors hold a significant portion, ranging from approximately 36.40% to 97.84%. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Fmr Llc. Individual investors hold approximately 39.13% of the stock, and insiders hold around 1.75%. Ct Opi Cayman Corp Ltd is a significant individual shareholder.