Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its price target hoisted by investment analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $286.00 to $299.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s target price suggests a potential downside of 3.18% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research firms have also weighed in on HLT. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $332.00 to $338.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Robert W. Baird cut their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $278.00 to $275.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 17th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on Hilton Worldwide from $275.00 to $320.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $339.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $306.39.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 1.4%

Shares of HLT opened at $308.83 on Tuesday. Hilton Worldwide has a 52-week low of $196.04 and a 52-week high of $310.40. The stock has a market cap of $71.78 billion, a PE ratio of 44.69, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 1.13. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $290.92 and its two-hundred day moving average is $275.97.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 25.6% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $520,000 after purchasing an additional 465 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 37.4% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,135 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,396,000 after buying an additional 1,669 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP lifted its holdings in shares of Hilton Worldwide by 38.8% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 20,327 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,625,000 after purchasing an additional 5,687 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 112.4% in the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 5,478 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,247,000 after buying an additional 2,899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 182.2% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 333 shares of the company’s stock valued at $76,000 after purchasing an additional 215 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.90% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Hilton Worldwide

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several major firms raised price targets and ratings — TD Cowen to $330, Goldman Sachs to $330, JPMorgan to $318 (maintaining an overweight), and Robert W. Baird to $305 (outperform). These upward revisions signal stronger analyst confidence in revenue/booking trends and support near-term upside momentum. TD Cowen Raises PT Goldman Raises PT JPMorgan Raises PT Baird Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst consensus expects earnings growth in the upcoming release and Zacks highlights that Hilton has the setup (wallstreet expectations and drivers) for a potential earnings beat — this raises the odds of a post-report pop if results and guidance impress. Zacks Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Reminder that Hilton is scheduled to report quarterly results this week — the event is a short-term catalyst but outcome-driven (beat vs miss will determine direction). Earnings Schedule
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital issued a Hold on HLT. A Hold rating is unlikely to spur strong buying or selling by itself but contributes to mixed sentiment amid other bullish analyst moves. BMO Hold Note
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its target to $299, but that level is still slightly below the current market price — a sign some analysts are more conservative on upside, which could cap gains if others revise expectations lower. Deutsche Bank PT

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.

Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.