HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. demonstrates strong financial health and a robust market position, supported by favorable industry trends. While valuation metrics are somewhat stretched, consistent performance and brand strength make it an attractive long-term investment.
The hospitality sector, particularly for established brands like Hilton, benefits from recovering travel trends and a growing demand for experiences. Luxury and lifestyle segments show particular strength.
Hilton demonstrates solid revenue growth and improving profitability, supported by a strong balance sheet. However, the P/E ratio is elevated, indicating high market expectations.
The stock is in a short-term downtrend after hitting recent highs, with indicators suggesting a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook. Key support levels need to be monitored.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Travel & Tourism Recovery | 85 |
| Brand Strength & Loyalty | 90 |
| Franchise & Management Model | 80 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 50 |
| Competition | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 50 |
| Profitability | 80 |
| Growth | 85 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 65 |
Consistent EPS Beat
The company has consistently beaten earnings per share (EPS) estimates in the last reported quarters, with a positive surprise ranging from 0.05% to 30.58%, indicating strong operational execution and reliable financial forecasting.
Improving Debt Coverage
Free Cash Flow has increased year-over-year for the past three reporting periods, indicating improving operational cash generation and a stronger ability to cover existing debt obligations.
High P/E Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 41.10 is significantly higher than the industry average, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings.
Declining Net Margin
The net margin has decreased from 14.3% in 2022 to 11.1% in 2023, and further to 13.7% in 2024 (TTM), indicating potential pressure on profitability despite revenue growth.
May 2025
23
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
27
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
22
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.17
A: $2.09
L: $1.97
H: 3.12B
A: 3.03B
L: 2.96B
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, owning, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites, timeshare, and economy hotels under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, NoMad Hotels, Signia by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Graduate by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, and Hilton Grand Vacations brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
267.13 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for HLT have a max estimate of 306.00 and a min estimate of 225.00.