Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$246.52 +1.40 (+0.57%)

As of 01/3/2025 05:39 PM Eastern

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 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
8

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for HLT.

Consensus Price Target

$238.24
-3.36% Downside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hilton Worldwide, the average price target is $238.24. The highest price target for HLT is $277.00, while the lowest price target for HLT is $181.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.36% from the current price of $246.52.

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HLT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/7/24 to 1/6/25	1 Month Ago 12/8/23 to 12/7/24	3 Months Ago 10/9/23 to 10/8/24	1 Year Ago 1/7/23 to 1/7/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$238.24	$228.71	$213.95	$167.54
Forecasted Upside	-3.36% Downside	-11.51% Downside	-8.64% Downside	-7.18% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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	2.42	2.58	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.36% Downside	206.87% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HLT News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$237.00 ➝ $277.00	+12.15%
12/13/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$243.00 ➝ $268.00	+5.57%
12/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$219.00 ➝ $226.00	-11.69%
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	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$208.00 ➝ $220.00	-6.67%
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10/24/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$237.00 ➝ $232.00	-1.26%
10/24/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$237.00 ➝ $243.00	+4.06%
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%
8/7/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$205.00 ➝ $208.00	+2.20%
6/21/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Stathoulopoul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$215.00	-1.28%
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%
10/27/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $170.00	+13.40%
10/26/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$182.00 ➝ $183.00	+21.84%
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 Thursday, January 2, 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 has initiated a stock repurchase program allowing the company to buy back $3.50 billion in shares, indicating that the board believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.
The company reported a revenue increase of 7.3% year-over-year, showcasing its growth potential and ability to generate higher sales, which is a positive indicator for future profitability.
Hilton Worldwide recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15, translating to an annualized dividend of $0.60 and a yield of 0.24%. This consistent dividend payment can attract income-focused investors.
Insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with insiders owning 2.50% of the stock. This ownership can suggest that those with the most knowledge about the company believe in its future prospects.
The current stock price is approximately $232.00, which is within a reasonable range compared to analysts' target prices, suggesting potential for appreciation based on market expectations.

Hilton Worldwide
Bear Case

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

Hilton Worldwide has a negative return on equity of 60.85%, indicating that the company is currently not generating profit from its equity, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
The company has a relatively low net margin of 10.70%, suggesting that while it is generating revenue, a significant portion is consumed by expenses, limiting profitability.
Recent insider selling, where an insider sold 14,357 shares, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance, which may concern potential investors.
Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold" and a target price of $232.65, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
High institutional ownership at 95.90% may lead to volatility, as large investors can significantly influence stock price movements, which could be risky for individual investors.

HLT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hilton Worldwide is $238.24, with a high forecast of $277.00 and a low forecast of $181.00.
: 19 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hilton Worldwide in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 downside of -3.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Hilton Worldwide's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Hilton Worldwide has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Melius, Melius Research, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, 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