Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Hilton Worldwide (HLT) trades at $323.44, up 23.3% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $253.54 to $358.00; the price is 9.7% below that high. It sits 2.5% above its 200-day average of $315.55, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 17.0% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 47.4 and a dividend yield of 0.19%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Hilton Worldwide (HLT) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/hlt
Where it trades today
trading 67% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
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 47.4x 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 17.0%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
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.
- 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: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- 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 is tracked by 26 analysts, with an average price target of $353.00 versus $323.44 today (+9.1%). 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.
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.$246.67$2.66TWhat the chart is saying
In an uptrend, pressing toward $327.94 resistance.
uptrend- Price is 1.7% above its 50-day average and 2.5% above its 200-day.
- RSI at 61 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $327.94 (+1.4%), the nearest floor $305.10 (-5.7%).
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 buy right now?
Hilton Worldwide trades at 47.4x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 17.0% volatility.
Does HLT pay dividends?
Yes, Hilton Worldwide offers a dividend yield of 0.19%. That is roughly $0.61 per share a year.
How volatile is HLT?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 17.0% and beta of 1.06, HLT is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
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 9.1% above the current price of $323.44. 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
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