Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, TD Cowen Analyst Says

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) had its target price lifted by investment analysts at TD Cowen from $297.00 to $330.00 in a research report issued on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. TD Cowen’s price target suggests a potential upside of 6.85% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $322.00 to $339.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $332.00 to $338.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $285.00 to $304.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Barclays upped their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $297.00 to $309.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $306.39.

Hilton Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of HLT opened at $308.83 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization 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 business’s fifty day moving average price is $290.92 and its 200 day moving average price is $275.97. Hilton Worldwide has a 12-month low of $196.04 and a 12-month high of $310.40.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hilton Worldwide

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the second quarter valued at $30,000. Caitlin John LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter valued at about $32,000. ST Germain D J Co. Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust lifted its holdings in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% in the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the period. 95.90% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Hilton Worldwide News

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.