Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Stock Price & Analysis
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) closed at USD 358.07 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.15% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 358.07; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 352.82–362.52 on volume of 2,207,741 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 253.54–364.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (HLT)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $12.5B, net income $1.58B (12.7% margin), free cash flow $2.03B (SEC filings).
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold HLT (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +34.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +156.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 2.36, revenue estimate $3.37B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HLT)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.79B | $8.77B | $10.2B | $11.2B | $12.0B | $12.5B |
| Operating income | $1.01B | $2.09B | $2.23B | $2.37B | $2.69B | $2.92B |
| Net income | $410M | $1.25B | $1.14B | $1.53B | $1.46B | $1.58B |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.46 | $4.53 | $4.33 | $6.14 | $6.12 | — |
| Free cash flow | $74.0M | $1.64B | $1.79B | $1.92B | $2.03B | $2.03B |
| Operating margin | 17.4% | 23.9% | 21.7% | 21.2% | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Net margin | 7.1% | 14.3% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| Revenue growth | +34.4% | +51.6% | +16.7% | +9.2% | +7.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.43B | $1.21B | $800M | $1.30B | $918M | — |
| Total debt | $8.71B | $8.71B | $9.16B | $10.6B | $12.3B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (HLT)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 46.9x, Dec 2024 40.3x, Dec 2023 42.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (HLT)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold HLT. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltaRock Partners | 0.12% | $5.0M | Reduced -0.9% | |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.04% | $28.2M | Reduced -10.8% |
Analysts (HLT)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $336 → $349 |
| 2026-10-21 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $365 → $387 |
| 2026-10-19 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $382 → $383 |
| 2026-10-19 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $370 → $375 |
| 2026-10-16 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $368 → $384 |
| 2026-10-14 | Freedom Broker | Initiated | Buy | $359 |
| 2026-10-12 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $332 → $336 |
| 2026-09-10 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $312 → $316 |
| 2026-09-02 | Wolfe Research | Initiated | Peer Perform | |
| 2026-08-12 | CICC | Initiated | Outperform | |
| 2026-08-11 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Neutral | $353 → $345 |
| 2026-07-30 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $379 → $382 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HLT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +34.1% | +156.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +34.2% | +20.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.7% | 24.3% |
| Max drawdown | -13.6% (Jun 2026→Sep 2026) | -28.4% (Dec 2021→Jul 2022) |
Companies that name HLT in their SEC reports
| Relationship to HLT | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (BHR) | 10-K Mar 12, 2026 | “exclusively owned and controlled by the applicable manager (or its affiliates) and the management agreement with Marriott (or its affiliates), Hilton (or its affiliates), Four Seasons and Hyatt, grants the applicable manager the rights to use such intellectual property or trademarks with respect to the applicable hotel.” |
HLT analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.36 | $2.43 | -2.7% | $3.37B | 23 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.38 | $2.31 | +3.2% | $3.38B | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $9.05 | $9.00 | +0.6% | $13.03B | 29 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $10.42 | $10.45 | -0.2% | $14.14B | 29 |
HLT options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±4.7% (±$16.75) by Oct 30, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 27, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 | 39.5% | ±4.7% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 14 | 34.9% | ±5.7% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 21 | 31.6% | ±6.2% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 30.2% | ±6.8% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 35 | 28.7% | ±7.2% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 42 | 28.0% | ±7.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 27.9% | ±8.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 26.9% | ±10.4% |
30-day implied volatility 29.7% vs 21.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3.38. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 358.07 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.15% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 358.07 |
| Open | USD 358.07 |
| Day Range | USD 352.82 – 362.52 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 253.54 – 364.5 |
| Volume | 2,207,741 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HLT)
Nexqual's technical model rates HLT "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 75.48 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 322.15) |
| MACD | 10.75 (positive) |
Earnings (HLT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.36 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.37B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.29 vs est 2.27 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.01 vs est 1.97 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.08 vs est 2.02 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.11 vs est 2.05 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HLT)
| Total Revenue | $5.10B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.50% |
| Gross Margin | +79.04% |
| Operating Margin | +62.99% |
| Profit Margin | +31.03% |
| Current Ratio | 0.65 |
| Total Cash | $1.01B |
| Total Debt | $14.02B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Ownership (HLT)
| Insider Ownership | +2.19% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.82% |
| Shares Outstanding | 225.06M |
| Float | 220.77M |
| Short % of Float | +2.86% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAR | Marriott International | USD 396.8 | ▼ 1.78% |
| IHG | Intercontinental Hotels Group | USD 167.78 | ▼ 1.81% |
| H | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | USD 176.96 | ▼ 0.92% |
| HTHT | H World Group Limited | USD 46.31 | ▲ 1.18% |
| WH | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | USD 75.07 | ▼ 4.2% |
| CHH | Choice Hotels International, In | USD 111.98 | ▼ 1.48% |
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