Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$217.35 -14.03 (-6.06%)

Closing price 04/3/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$211.22 -6.13 (-2.82%)

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Hilton Worldwide - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
7

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hilton Worldwide in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for HLT.

Consensus Price Target

$254.56
17.12% Upside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hilton Worldwide, the average price target is $254.56. The highest price target for HLT is $290.00, while the lowest price target for HLT is $181.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.12% from the current price of $217.35.

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HLT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/4/24 to 4/4/25	1 Month Ago 3/5/24 to 3/5/25	3 Months Ago 1/5/24 to 1/4/25	1 Year Ago 4/5/23 to 4/4/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	7 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$254.56	$250.61	$238.24	$201.28
Forecasted Upside	17.12% Upside	-3.37% Downside	-3.36% Downside	-3.60% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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HLT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HLT Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Hilton Worldwide Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Hilton Worldwide	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.39	2.61	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	17.12% Upside	2,182.34% Upside	25.01% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent HLT News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars	Patrick Scholes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$258.00 ➝ $251.00	+8.30%
3/4/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Grambling Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$265.00 ➝ $274.00	+5.71%
2/25/2025	Susquehanna 2 of 5 stars	Christopher Stathoulopoulos Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$247.00 ➝ $250.00	-3.39%
2/10/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	William Crow Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$250.00 ➝ $290.00	+9.05%
2/7/2025	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Chad Beynon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$248.00 ➝ $260.00	-3.54%
2/7/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brandt Montour Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$270.00 ➝ $287.00	+6.47%
2/5/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Ben Chaiken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$243.00 ➝ $263.00	+1.61%
2/4/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Politzer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$232.00 ➝ $240.00	-6.50%
1/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$237.00 ➝ $277.00	+12.15%
12/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$219.00 ➝ $226.00	-11.69%
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12/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Dove Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$247.00 ➝ $277.00	+10.80%
10/24/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$265.00 ➝ $256.00	+8.72%
10/24/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$235.00 ➝ $236.00	+1.06%
10/21/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$230.00 ➝ $265.00	+12.02%
10/21/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$210.00 ➝ $240.00	+0.91%
10/21/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Cunningham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
8/8/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$185.00 ➝ $181.00	-11.79%
4/3/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$219.00 ➝ $254.00	+20.74%
3/20/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$203.00 ➝ $215.00	+3.30%
2/28/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $237.00	+15.63%
8/14/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$152.00 ➝ $161.00	+3.98%
4/27/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$170.00 ➝ $162.00	+14.62%

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Should I Buy Hilton Worldwide Stock? HLT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Hilton Worldwide pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Hilton Worldwide
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.:

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a quarterly EPS of $1.76, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.67 by $0.09, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a net margin of 13.74%, which suggests efficient cost management and profitability, making it an attractive option for investors seeking stable returns.
Hilton Worldwide recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.60 and a yield of 0.27%, providing a source of income for shareholders.
The current stock price is $225.49, which is below its 52-week high of $275.22, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth as the stock may rebound.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $254.53, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation in the near term.

Hilton Worldwide
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a negative return on equity of 54.47%, indicating that it is not generating profit effectively from its equity, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 2.50%, which may suggest a lack of confidence from those closest to the company regarding its future performance.
Hilton Worldwide's stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.29, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
The stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 36.67, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Recent insider transactions show significant selling activity, with an insider selling 40,653 shares, which could indicate a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.

HLT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hilton Worldwide is $254.56, with a high forecast of $290.00 and a low forecast of $181.00.
: 18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hilton Worldwide in the last twelve months. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" HLT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HLT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Hilton Worldwide's stock has a predicted upside of 17.12% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Hilton Worldwide has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Hilton Worldwide less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Hilton Worldwide is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HLT compares to other companies.

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Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Stock Forecast & Price Target