Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$246.69 +0.04 (+0.02%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 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
-3.43% 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 -3.43% from the current price of $246.69.

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HLT Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
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)	11 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	$232.65	$221.42	$167.54
Forecasted Upside	-3.43% Downside	-6.72% Downside	-6.97% Downside	-10.59% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	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	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-3.43% Downside	508.86% Upside	12.44% 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%
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%
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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 Sunday, January 12, 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 earnings per share of $1.92 for the latest quarter, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.85, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has announced a stock buyback plan allowing for the repurchase of $3.50 billion in shares, which suggests that the board believes the stock is undervalued and can enhance shareholder value.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 7.3%, reflecting growth in its operations and potential for future profitability.
The current stock price is $240.89, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 0.24%, providing a return to shareholders even in a fluctuating market.

Hilton Worldwide
Bear Case

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

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a negative return on equity of 60.85%, which may indicate inefficiencies in generating profit from shareholders' equity.
The company’s revenue of $2.87 billion fell short of analyst estimates of $2.90 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Insider trading activity shows a significant sale by an insider, which could raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
The stock has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 51.69, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, posing a risk for new investors.
Institutional investors hold 95.90% of the company's stock, which may limit the influence of retail investors and could lead to volatility based on institutional trading decisions.

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 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 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 -3.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Hilton Worldwide has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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