Key facts, as of
As of October 7, 2026, Hilton Worldwide (HLT) trades at $322.61, up 24.0% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $253.54 to $358.00; the price is 9.9% below that high. It is 9.9% below its all-time high of $358.00, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +605.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 2.0% above its 200-day average of $316.40, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 17.1% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 46.4 and a dividend yield of 0.19%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Hilton Worldwide (HLT) stock analysis", 2026-10-07. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/hlt
Where it trades today
trading 66% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) is 9.9% below its all-time high of $358.00, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +605.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- HLT trades at 46.4x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 17.1%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- HLT is in a bullish short-term regime and only 9.9% below its 52-week high, so the question is whether fundamentals can keep pace with that stronger tape.
Portfolio Use Case
- HLT is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in HLT.
- If the short-term trend rolls over while volume fades, the market may stop paying up for momentum before the fundamentals change.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for HLT come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for HLT. Last refresh: Oct 7, 2026, 9:55 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Hilton Worldwide does
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, 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 brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection…
What analysts expect
HLT carries a buy consensus from 26 analysts, with an average price target of $353.00 versus $322.61 today (+9.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
HLT generated $5.10B in trailing revenue (2.5% year over year), with a 31.0% net margin, and $1.39B of free cash flow, against $13.01B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12.04B | $3.40B | $2.69B | $1.46B | $6.18 | $1.94B |
| 2024 | $11.17B | $3.06B | $2.37B | $1.53B | $6.20 | $1.81B |
| 2023 | $10.23B | $2.93B | $2.26B | $1.14B | $4.36 | $1.70B |
| 2022 | $8.77B | $2.70B | $2.09B | $1.25B | $4.56 | $1.58B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
HLT is in 7 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLY: 1.93% of the fund, holding #13 of 47.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
HLT beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$256.29$2.76TWhat the chart is saying
In an uptrend, pressing toward $327.44 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 1.7% above its 50-day average and 2.0% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 58 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $327.44 (+1.5%), the nearest floor $305.10 (-5.4%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is HLT a good investment in 2026?
Hilton Worldwide trades at a P/E ratio of 46.4, with medium volatility (17.1% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.
What is the risk level of HLT?
Based on 30-day volatility of 17.1%, HLT has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 1.10 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does HLT pay dividends?
Yes, Hilton Worldwide has a dividend yield of 0.19%.
How far is HLT from its all-time high?
Hilton Worldwide is 9.9% below its all-time high of $358.00, reached in June 2026. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +605.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold HLT?
7 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Hilton Worldwide. The largest weights: XLY (1.93%), VUG (0.21%), JEPI (0.18%), VOO (0.11%) and IVV (0.11%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is HLT?
0.11%, as of August 31, 2026: HLT is holding #167 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $1.09 in Hilton Worldwide.
What is the analyst price target for HLT?
The average analyst price target for Hilton Worldwide (HLT) is $353.00 based on 26 analyst estimates, about 9.4% above the current price of $322.61. The published range runs from $270.00 to $394.00.
How much revenue does HLT generate?
Hilton Worldwide reported $5.10B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 2.5% year over year. Net margin sits at 31.0%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare HLT with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.