Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Saturday.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Evercore reissued an “in-line” rating and issued a $175.00 price target (up previously from $170.00) on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Mizuho lifted their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 20th. Stifel Nicolaus raised their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $158.00 to $164.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $188.00 price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $173.31.

Hyatt Hotels Trading Down 2.2%

Shares of H opened at $165.32 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $163.18 and its 200 day moving average price is $152.04. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $15.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -295.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.13 and a beta of 1.27. Hyatt Hotels has a 12-month low of $102.43 and a 12-month high of $180.53.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $1.04. The company had revenue of $1.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.78 billion. Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 5.47% and a negative net margin of 0.73%.During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.42 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Hyatt Hotels will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hyatt Hotels

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in H. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 450.0% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 176 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in Hyatt Hotels by 98.2% in the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 216 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new position in Hyatt Hotels during the 3rd quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in Hyatt Hotels in the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.54% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Hyatt Hotels

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $200 and kept an “overweight” rating — a sizable upside endorsement that could attract buyers. Barclays Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt beat Q4 EPS estimates ($1.33 vs. $0.29) and reported Luxury/Upper Upscale RevPAR strength, signaling pricing power in higher-margin segments. Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management announced AI initiatives including a ChatGPT app to boost search/OTA distribution and guest experience — potential long-term cost savings and booking lift. AI/ChatGPT App
• Positive Sentiment: Hyatt declared a quarterly dividend (payable March 12), modest yield but a sign of shareholder returns and cash-flow confidence. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo nudged its target up to $171 but kept “equal weight” — a modest, less-convincing upgrade compared with Barclays. Wells Fargo Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: New openings and brand expansion (Alila Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Andaz Heber Valley) support growth in higher-margin resort and lifestyle categories. Alila Mayakoba Opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/tech wins (e.g., Shiji hitting 400th Hyatt install) and renovation projects point to ongoing investment in distribution and guest experience. Shiji Milestone
• Positive Sentiment: Company reiterated a push toward a 90% asset-light model and plans for more hotel sales — that strategy typically improves ROIC and appeals to investors. Asset-Light Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the EPS beat, revenue came in roughly in line/slightly below estimates and company commentary flagged FY26 RevPAR that disappointed some investors — likely the main driver of the stock decline. RevPAR/Revenue Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Market articles emphasize mixed takeaways from the call (beat on EPS but questions on near-term leisure/business mix and full-year cadence), increasing short-term uncertainty. Mixed Market Takeaways

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.