Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) have received an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $172.1250.

Several analysts have commented on H shares. Mizuho increased their target price on Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Truist Financial upped their price target on Hyatt Hotels from $159.00 to $168.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Hyatt Hotels from $178.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Hyatt Hotels in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $198.00 target price for the company. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $188.00 price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Friday, January 2nd.

Hyatt Hotels Trading Up 0.2%

NYSE:H opened at $168.98 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $16.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -181.70, a PEG ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $163.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $151.92. Hyatt Hotels has a 52 week low of $102.43 and a 52 week high of $180.53.

Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -64.52%.

More Hyatt Hotels News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hyatt Hotels this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted EPS of $1.33 well above consensus ($0.29), signaling stronger-than-expected profitability on an adjusted basis and surprising investors positively. Hyatt Hotels (H) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue drivers: RevPAR growth was led by Luxury and Upper Upscale segments and management highlighted a strong development pipeline — items that support longer‑term revenue and fee growth expectations. Hyatt’s Luxury Hotels Lead the Way in Q4 Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Brand expansion and openings (e.g., Alila Mayakoba in Mexico, new Hyatt Regency in Zhuhai) give visible room for franchise/management-fee growth and international exposure. Introducing Alila Mayakoba
• Neutral Sentiment: Management released the full Q4 earnings package, slide deck and held a call/transcript — useful for investors assessing forward guidance, capex, and fee pipeline; read the call for details on 2026 outlook and assumptions. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Top-line softness: total Q4 revenue came in roughly flat-to‑slightly below estimates, which prompted an initial down‑tick in the stock as investors digested mixed results (EPS beat but revenue lag). Hyatt Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Lag Estimates, Stock Down
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability & leverage considerations: reported negative net margin and elevated leverage/liquidity metrics (highlighted in company materials and summaries) are reminders of balance‑sheet and margin pressure that could limit multiple expansion until sustained revenue/fee growth offsets them. Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.87, for a total value of $1,583,726.76. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,684 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $445,195.08. The trade was a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $166.00, for a total value of $713,800.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 13,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,281,836. This trade represents a 23.83% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bamco Inc. NY lifted its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Bamco Inc. NY now owns 6,116,673 shares of the company’s stock worth $868,139,000 after purchasing an additional 161,461 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Hyatt Hotels by 21.8% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,715,085 shares of the company’s stock valued at $669,221,000 after buying an additional 843,121 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its position in Hyatt Hotels by 7.2% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 3,159,562 shares of the company’s stock worth $448,437,000 after acquiring an additional 211,112 shares during the period. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 24.5% during the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,765,785 shares of the company’s stock worth $392,548,000 after acquiring an additional 545,003 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 15.8% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,421,926 shares of the company’s stock valued at $201,814,000 after acquiring an additional 193,530 shares during the period. 73.54% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises luxury and business hotels, resorts and vacation properties. Its portfolio spans a range of price points and styles under brands such as Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Andaz, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Thompson Hotels, Alila and Destination by Hyatt. In addition to accommodations, the company provides meeting and event spaces, food and beverage outlets, spa and wellness centers, and a variety of guest services designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Hyatt’s business model combines property ownership, management contracts and third-party franchising.