NYSE: HLT

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Stock Analysis & Forecast

Nov 4 close

$376.53+12.70 (+3.5%)

Gekko Brief

AI summaryNov 4 close

Hilton closed the week higher after presenting a development pipeline of approximately 543,000 rooms, requiring about $715 million in Hilton investment versus more than $75 billion from third parties. Analyst commentary also featured prominently: Bank of America Securities reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $375.00 price target, UBS maintained a Buy rating with a $413.00 target, and Citigroup raised its price target to $400 from $335 while keeping a Neutral rating. A separate piece noted plans to return $3.5 billion to shareholders in 2026 and a third-quarter system-wide RevPAR rise of 5.8% year over year. Director filings showing deferred share unit awards to Marissa A. Mayer and Elizabeth A. Smith were also disclosed but were background to the pipeline and analyst news.

The stock closed at $376.53, up 3.5%, sitting above both its 50-day ($327.40) and 200-day ($321.92) averages, with the 50-day above the 200-day, and near its 52-week high of $377.76. The GekkoIndex reads 45.3, placing it in the Neutral zone, down 5.3 over five periods. Price stands 31.5% above Gekko Fair Value of $286.42.

The next earnings date is 10 February 2027, 97 days out, beyond a typical 20-trading-day hold. No insider, Congress or unusual options activity appears in the respective 90-day and 30-day windows. Seasonally, the next 20 trading days have averaged +5.3% over 5 years, rising in 4 of them. The gap to Gekko Fair Value and the Neutral GekkoIndex reading are worth noting alongside the consensus target of $365.19.

Written by AI from the Nov 4, 2026 close and checked automatically against the figures on this page.

Hilton Worldwide price vs fair value

$376.53$286.42Nov ’25May ’26Nov ’26
Close $376.53200-day averageGekko Fair Value $286.42

Hilton Worldwide quick facts

Market cap
$83.78B
P/E ratio
48.2
Forward P/E
33.3
EPS, TTM
$7.57
Revenue, TTM
$5.18B
Profit margin
32.8%
Dividend yield
0.17%
Beta
1.07
Volume
2.00M avg 1.96M
1-year return
+45.3%
Typical daily move
±2.5%
Typical 20-day move
±5%
50-day average
$327.40
200-day average
$321.92
Next earnings
Feb 10 before open
Shares outstanding
222.5M
52-week range
$256.24$377.76

Hilton Worldwide swing-trade checklist

Hilton Worldwide scores 3 supportive, 1 mixed and 1 headwind across the 5 checklist items with data.

Six things swing traders check before a 20-day hold, read from the latest data.

3 supportive1 mixed1 headwind

  • Trendsupportive

    Above 50 and 200-day

    Close $376.53 is above the 50-day ($327.40) and 200-day ($321.92) averages, and the 50-day is above the 200-day.

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  • GekkoIndexmixed

    45.3, Neutral

    Reading 45.3 is in the Neutral zone.

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  • Fair valueheadwind

    31.5% above

    Price is 31.5% above Gekko Fair Value (more than 5% above).

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  • Smart moneyno data

    No data

    No insider, Congress or unusual options activity in the window.

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  • Earnings risksupportive

    Reports in 97 days

    Next report Feb 10, 2027, 97 days away — outside a typical 20-trading-day hold.

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  • Seasonalitysupportive

    +5.3% on average

    From this point in the calendar, the next 20 trading days averaged +5.3% over 5 years, rising in 4 of them.

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Hilton Worldwide stock chart and price history

Hilton Worldwide closed at $376.53 on Nov 4, 2026, +45.3% over the past year, inside a 52-week range of $256.24 to $377.76.

Close50-day average200-day averageVolume
Hilton Worldwide share price, past year, with 50-day and 200-day moving averages and volume$250$275$300$325$350DecJan 2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct376.53

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Performance Breakdown

1 month
+16.7%
3 months
+16.9%
6 months
+17.1%
1 year
+45.3%
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About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide runs, franchises, and leases hotels and resorts for travelers and property owners around the world. Its name is tied to a wide collection of lodging brands spanning luxury, lifestyle, full-service, extended-stay, and timeshare properties, including Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, DoubleTree, Hampton, Embassy Suites, and Hilton Grand Vacations, among many others, along with its Hilton Honors loyalty program.

The company works through two segments: Management and Franchise, and Ownership. Under these, it manages hotels on behalf of owners, licenses its brand names and trademarks to franchisees, and also holds direct ownership positions in some properties. Its reach extends across North, South, and Central America, including Caribbean nations, as well as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region, serving hotel owners and guests across these markets.

Hilton Worldwide was founded in 1919 and is based in McLean, Virginia. Its shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker HLT.

Listed
NYSE
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines
Website
hilton.com

Hilton Worldwide GekkoIndex: the smart money zone

Hilton Worldwide’s GekkoIndex — Gekko’s 0 to 100 smart money score — reads 45.3, in the Neutral zone, down 5.3 points over five sessions.

010045.3Neutral

Down 5.3 points over five sessions.

Reading for Nov 4, 2026

What followed past readings in each zone

ZoneReadings5 days10 days20 days50 days
Buying15+1.8%+1.4%+0.9%+11.7%
Accumulation169+0.6%+1.8%+4.7%+7.7%
Neutral (current zone)453+0.5%+0.8%+1.3%+3.0%
Distribution51−0.1%−0.4%−2.4%−0.1%
Selling9Too few readings yet

Average HLT share-price change over the trading days after each daily reading in its GekkoIndex history. Across every stock Gekko tracks, Neutral readings averaged +1.0% over 20 days. Past behaviour doesn’t guarantee future results.

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Is Hilton Worldwide stock overvalued? Gekko Fair Value

Hilton Worldwide trades 31.5% above Gekko Fair Value of $286.42, so the shares are overvalued on Gekko’s estimate.

Gekko’s own estimate of what Hilton Worldwide shares are worth, recalculated every trading day.

$286.42

Gekko Fair Value, Nov 4, 2026

31.5% Overvalued

At the end of Aug 2026 the price was 22.1% above the estimate.

Gekko Fair ValueShare price, month end
$286$364Aug 2026SepOctNov 2026

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Hilton Worldwide insider and Congress trading

No open-market insider purchases were filed for Hilton Worldwide, and no Congress trades were disclosed, in the last 90 days.

Plus buybacks, unusual options and fund positions, each dated to when it became public.

Insider buying last 90 days

No open-market insider purchases were filed for HLT in the last 90 days.

From Form 4 filings, dated to when each was filed.

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Congress trades last 90 days

No trades in HLT were disclosed by members of Congress in the last 90 days.

From congressional disclosures, which report amounts as ranges.

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Buybacks

Hilton Worldwide has been buying back its own shares.

Bought back, quarter ended Sep 30, 2026
$846.0M
As a share of market cap
1.01%
Trailing four quarters
$3.41B

From company filings.

Hedge funds and billionaires quarter ended Jun 30

0of the funds Gekko tracks hold HLT.

0added0opened0trimmed2sold out
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Hilton Worldwide earnings: next date and track record

Hilton Worldwide reports on Feb 10, 2027, before the open (97 days away), and beat the EPS estimate in 7 of its last 8 reports.

7 of 8reports beat the EPS estimate
±2.4%average move across the report
3 of 8reports followed by a gain

Share-price move across each report

−1.2%Oct ’24+4.6%Feb ’25+1.8%Apr ’25−2.3%Jul ’25+0.6%Oct ’25−0.5%Feb ’26−5.4%Apr ’26−2.8%Jul ’26

Last earnings call, Jul 28, 2026 AI summary

What they said
Hilton reported strong Q2 2026 results with RevPAR, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS exceeding expectations. System-wide RevPAR rose 3.9% YoY driven by U.S. demand recovery (business transient and group) and lift from the World Cup. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.6% to $1.054 billion, management and franchise fees increased, and adjusted EPS was $2.29. The company highlighted disciplined development with strong signings and a record pipeline, expecting to return $3.5 billion to shareholders for the full year. Management introduced owner-focused initiatives (reduced loyalty fees, Project RISE) to support owner profitability. Regional outlook: U.S. RevPAR expected mid-single-digit growth for full-year 2026; Americas ex-U.S. low- to mid-single digits; Europe mid-single digits; Middle East & Africa still down (now expected down high-single to low-double digits). NUG (net unit growth) expected 6-7% for the year and sustainably going forward. Company reiterated visibility into back-end loaded supply openings. Risks noted include Middle East conflict impact, calendar shifts, and specific large hotel renovations reducing ownership EBITDA in 2026.
Guidance
Full-year 2026: return $3.5B to shareholders. U.S. RevPAR growth: mid-single digits for full-year 2026. Americas ex-U.S.: low- to mid-single digits RevPAR growth for full-year 2026. Europe: mid-single digits RevPAR growth for full-year 2026. Middle East & Africa: RevPAR down high-single to low-double digits for full-year 2026. NUG (system openings): 6-7% for full-year 2026 and they expect to sustain 6-7% in the foreseeable future. Adjusted EBITDA: implied guidance updated consistent with year-to-date results (no explicit numeric update beyond Q2 actual).
Risks flagged
Middle East conflict causing demand uncertainty in MEA region; unfavorable holiday shifts impacting leisure RevPAR; significant renovations/closures in ownership portfolio (Munich Park, Amsterdam, Tokyo) reducing EBITDA in 2026; macro uncertainty (Mexico impacts, FX) and one-time timing items that affect comparability.
ReportedEPSSurpriseRevenueSurpriseMove
Jul 28, 2026$2.29
est $2.29
0.0%$3.34B
est $3.32B
+0.5%−2.8%
Apr 28, 2026$2.01
est $1.97
+2.0%$2.94B
est $2.95B
−0.4%−5.4%
Feb 11, 2026$2.08
est $2.02
+3.0%$3.09B
est $2.99B
+3.1%−0.5%
Oct 22, 2025$2.11
est $2.06
+2.4%$3.12B
est $3.01B
+3.7%+0.6%
Jul 23, 2025$2.20
est $2.05
+7.3%$3.14B
est $3.10B
+1.3%−2.3%
Apr 29, 2025$1.72
est $1.61
+6.8%$2.70B
est $2.72B
−0.9%+1.8%
Feb 6, 2025$1.76
est $1.68
+4.8%$2.78B
est $2.78B
+0.2%+4.6%
Oct 23, 2024$1.92
est $1.84
+4.3%$2.87B
est $2.90B
−1.0%−1.2%

“Move” is the close of the first session after the report compared with the close of the last session before it, so it reads the same whether the company reported before the open or after the close.

Hilton Worldwide stock forecast and analyst price targets

Analysts’ average 12-month price target for Hilton Worldwide is $365.19, −3.0% from the last close, from 19 firms rating the stock in the last 90 days.

$365.19consensus 12-month target, −3.0% from the last close
Low $316High $421
Buy13
Hold6
Sell0

Each firm’s latest rating in the last 90 days: 19 firms.

Latest analyst actions

DateFirmRatingTargetvs price
Nov 3CitiHold, maintained$400+6.2%
Nov 2UBSBuy, maintained$413+9.7%
Nov 2Bank of America SecuritiesBuy, maintained$375−0.4%
Oct 29Freedom Capital MarketsBuy, maintained$382+1.5%
Oct 29Argus ResearchBuy, maintained$410+8.9%
+1.3%average 20-day move after past Neutral readings
+5.3%average move over the next 20 trading days in the last 5 years
±2.5%typical daily move, from the 14-day average range

Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions. These are analyst targets and historical base rates, which don’t guarantee future results.

Hilton Worldwide seasonality: the next 20 trading days

Over the next 20 trading days from Nov 4, Hilton Worldwide averaged +5.3% across the last 5 years, rising in 4 of them.

Next 20 trading days, by year

−5.9%2021+7.0%2022+7.1%2023+7.5%2024+8.4%2025

Average move and hit rate

WindowAverageYears higher
Next 5 trading days+4.4%4 of 5
Next 10 trading days+4.5%4 of 5
Next 15 trading days+4.8%4 of 5
Next 20 trading days+5.3%4 of 5
Next 30 trading days+6.0%3 of 5

For scale, HLT’s typical 20-trading-day move in either direction is about 5%.

Hilton Worldwide market cap and key statistics

Hilton Worldwide’s market cap is $83.78B, with a P/E ratio of 48.2 and revenue of $5.18B over the last twelve months.

Valuation

Market cap
$83.78B
P/E ratio
48.2
Forward P/E
33.3
EPS, TTM
$7.57
Gekko Fair Value
$286.42

Trading

Volume
2.00M
Avg volume, 20 days
1.96M
52-week high
$377.76
52-week low
$256.24
Shares outstanding
222.5M

Financials

Revenue, TTM
$5.18B
Profit margin
32.8%
Return on equity
0%
Quarterly earnings growth, YoY
+33.1%

Risk and income

Beta
1.07
Typical daily move
±2.5%
Typical 20-day move
±5%
Dividend yield
0.17%

Hilton Worldwide peers

Hilton Worldwide’s 6 largest industry peers by market value, with today’s move, GekkoIndex zone and gap to Gekko Fair Value.

StockTodayGekkoIndex zonevs Fair Value
MARMarriott International+0.4%Distribution37.0% above
ABNBAirbnb+1.8%Neutral15.8% above
RCLRoyal Caribbean Cruises+3.5%Distribution9.3% above
CCLCarnival+4.4%Distribution10.3% above
VIKViking+3.8%Neutral3.2% below
HHyatt Hotels+0.2%Neutral26.7% below

A peer links to its own page where one exists.

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Reporting earnings this week

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Hilton Worldwide stock FAQ

What is Hilton Worldwide’s market cap?

Hilton Worldwide’s market cap is $83.78B at the Nov 4, 2026 close of $376.53, with 222.5M shares outstanding. The shares trade on a P/E ratio of 48.2.

What is the Hilton Worldwide stock forecast?

The consensus analyst 12-month price target for Hilton Worldwide is $365.19, −3.0% from the last close. Of the 19 firms that rated the stock in the last 90 days, 13 rate it a buy, 6 a hold and 0 a sell. Gekko doesn’t publish price predictions of its own.

Is Hilton Worldwide stock overvalued or undervalued?

On Gekko’s estimate Hilton Worldwide is overvalued: the Nov 4, 2026 close of $376.53 is 31.5% above Gekko Fair Value of $286.42. Gekko Fair Value is recalculated every trading day, and a gap inside 5% either way counts as about fair value.

When does Hilton Worldwide report earnings next?

Hilton Worldwide is expected to report on Feb 10, 2027, before the market opens (97 days away). Analysts expect earnings of $2.43 per share on revenue of $3.35B. Hilton Worldwide beat the earnings estimate in 7 of its last 8 reports, moving 2.4% on average across the report.

What is Hilton Worldwide’s 52-week high and low?

Hilton Worldwide’s 52-week high is $377.76 and its 52-week low is $256.24; it closed at $376.53 on Nov 4, 2026, +45.3% over the past year.

Is Hilton Worldwide stock a buy right now?

Gekko describes the data; it does not make buy or sell recommendations. On the swing-trade checklist, 3 of the 5 items with data read as supportive (trend, earnings risk and seasonality), 1 as mixed (gekkoindex) and 1 as a headwind (fair value). The checklist is a description of current data, not a recommendation.

How this page works

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