Envestnet Asset Management Inc. Buys 10,929 Shares of Hyatt Hotels Corporation $H

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 110,449 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,929 shares during the quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Hyatt Hotels were worth $15,676,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in H. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 73.1% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 644 shares of the company’s stock valued at $91,000 after acquiring an additional 272 shares during the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 6.2% during the 3rd quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 8,815 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,251,000 after purchasing an additional 517 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its stake in Hyatt Hotels by 12.9% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,444 shares of the company’s stock valued at $205,000 after purchasing an additional 165 shares during the last quarter. Veritas Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in shares of Hyatt Hotels during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,067,000. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Hyatt Hotels by 21.8% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 4,715,085 shares of the company’s stock valued at $669,221,000 after acquiring an additional 843,121 shares during the period. 73.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

H has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $188.00 price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels in a report on Friday, January 2nd. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $168.00 to $194.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $154.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $178.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Mizuho increased their target price on shares of Hyatt Hotels from $203.00 to $223.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $173.31.

Hyatt Hotels News Summary

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Javier Aguila sold 9,548 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 sale, the insider owned 2,684 shares in the company, valued at approximately $445,195.08. This trade represents a 78.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider David Udell sold 4,300 shares of Hyatt Hotels stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the insider directly 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 23.70% of the company’s stock.

Hyatt Hotels Price Performance

H stock opened at $165.32 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $15.70 billion, a P/E ratio of -295.21, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 1.27. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has a 52 week low of $102.43 and a 52 week high of $180.53. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $163.18 and its 200 day moving average is $152.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.69.

Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) last released 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. Hyatt Hotels had a positive return on equity of 5.47% and a negative net margin of 0.73%.The business had revenue of $1.79 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.42 EPS. Research analysts predict that Hyatt Hotels Corporation will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Hyatt Hotels Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 2nd. Hyatt Hotels’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -107.14%.

Hyatt Hotels Company Profile

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.