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HLT Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Consumer Cyclical · Lodging
HLT live signal snapshot
HLT last traded at $376.91, down 0.75% on the session, trading within 1.2% of its 52-week high of $381.34. Stock Pulse 247's AI model currently rates HLT a BUY, at 87% model confidence. Short-term momentum is constructive: the 5-, 10- and 20-day moving averages are stacked upward and price is holding above the 50-day average. The model's one-month path points toward roughly $390.12 (3.5% from here).
On the 14-day relative strength index, HLT reads 71.6, above the 70 line traders treat as overbought, so a breather would not be unusual. Its MACD line is above its signal line with a positive histogram (1.03) — upward momentum is accelerating. With the 50-day average at $332.63, 2.7% over the 200-day's $323.85, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
The average 12-month target from 27 Wall Street analysts is $370.56 (range $275.00–$425.00) — 1.7% downside from where HLT trades now. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 19 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 9 Hold).
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About Hilton Worldwide Holdings
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is a lodging company in the consumer cyclical sector, headquartered in McLean, VA, United States. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It has a market value of about $83.9 billion and roughly 182,000 full-time employees. Its beta of 1.07 means it has historically moved roughly in line with the market.
HLT performance vs. the market
HLT is up 31.2% so far in 2026, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer cyclical sector fund XLY (+1.3%). On a one-year view it is up 37.3%, 25.8 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (+14.4%) continues the three-month advance (+17.5%).
| Period | HLT | Sector (XLY) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +14.4% | +7.7% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +17.5% | +2.1% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +31.2% | +1.3% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +37.3% | +1.3% | +11.5% |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings financials at a glance
In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, Hilton Worldwide Holdings reported revenue of $3.3 billion and net income of $536 million (a 16.1% net margin). Revenue was up 5.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.9 on trailing earnings of $7.41 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.5 billion.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $3.3B | $536M |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $3.3B | $482M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $2.9B | $385M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.1B | $297M |
HLT vs. its peers
Against 5 of its largest consumer cyclical peers, HLT's +31.2% year-to-date return beats 4 of them. The strongest of the group this year is Marriott International (MAR, +38.3%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) | $376.91 | +31.2% | 50.9 | BUY |
| Marriott International (MAR) | $429.18 | +38.3% | 42.8 | BUY |
| Amazon.com (AMZN) | $266.17 | +15.3% | 21.5 | BUY |
| Tesla (TSLA) | $390.84 | −13.1% | 429.5 | BUY |
| The Home Depot (HD) | $351.31 | +2.1% | 24.6 | BUY |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $101.52 | −30.7% | 24.6 | SELL |
HLT stock: common questions
What is the HLT stock price target?
27 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $370.56, in a range of $275.00–$425.00, versus a recent price of $376.91. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $390.12 over the next month.
Is HLT a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates HLT a BUY at 87% confidence. Among analysts, 19 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 9 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has HLT stock performed this year?
HLT is up 31.2% so far in 2026, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the consumer cyclical sector fund XLY (+1.3%). On a one-year view it is up 37.3%, 25.8 points better than the S&P 500. The last month (+14.4%) continues the three-month advance (+17.5%).
What is HLT's 52-week high and low?
HLT has traded between $263.95 and $381.34 over the past 52 weeks; at $376.91 it is within 1.2% of its 52-week high of $381.34.
What sector is HLT in, and who are its peers?
HLT is in the consumer cyclical sector (lodging). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Marriott International (MAR), Amazon.com (AMZN), Tesla (TSLA), The Home Depot (HD).
How accurate is the HLT forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines HLT's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.