Evercore ISI Group Raises HLT Price Target to $375
Key Points
- Evercore ISI Group reiterated an Outperform rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. while lifting its price target to $375 on October 19, 2026.
- Evercore ISI Group's $375 price target implies 8.66% upside from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s ($HLT) current $345.12 share price.
- Hilton recently traded around $345.12, sitting above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages as investors look toward upcoming earnings.
- Major institutional shareholders like Principal Financial Group and Franklin Resources recently adjusted their positions in the lodging company.
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Evercore ISI Group maintained its Outperform rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) and raised its price target from $370 to $375 on October 19, 2026. The research note arrived on the same day the hospitality company closed at $344.99.
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Evercore ISI Group's Call on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Evercore ISI Group kept its positive stance on the lodging firm, bumping its target price by $5 to $375. The firm's Outperform rating points to expectations that the hotel operator will beat average market returns.
Other Institutional Activity in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Large asset managers have been tweaking their holdings in the hospitality giant. Principal Financial Group, Inc. reduced its holdings by 766,616 shares, ending with 5,836,454 shares worth about $2,013,518,208 as of June 30, 2026. Franklin Resources, Inc. cut its stake by 10.4%, trimming 659,173 shares to finish the period with 5,672,941 shares valued at roughly $1,957,107,860.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Stock Holds Steady
Hilton recently traded around $345.12 on October 19, 2026, roughly equal to its closing price of $344.99 that same day. The shares sit 3.6% below their 52-week high of $358.00 and well above their 200-day moving average of $317.95.
$HLT price target
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Recent Earnings
Hilton generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $5,104,000,000 with earnings of $6.82 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 31.0%. Investors are tracking the company's next earnings report, which is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Dividend
The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.60 per share, yielding 0.17% with a payout ratio of 8.8%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Company insiders executed trades ahead of the autumn season. Director Chris Carr sold 439 shares on September 14, 2026, at an average price of $310.34 for a total value of $136,239. On the same date, officer Laura Fuentes disposed of 7,289 shares.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have actively updated their views on the stock through the autumn. On September 10, 2026, Truist Securities maintained a Hold rating and raised its target from $312 to $316. Morgan Stanley kept an Overweight rating on October 12, 2026, taking its target from $332 to $336. Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $359 target on October 14, 2026. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on October 16, 2026, lifting its target from $368 to $384. Across the broader analyst community, the stock holds a consensus Buy recommendation with a mean price target of $353.81.
About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a hospitality company that manages, franchises, and leases hotels and resorts globally. It organizes operations primarily through franchise, management, and ownership segments. Analysts closely watch the company's brand expansion as an indicator of broader travel and consumer discretionary trends.
Bottom Line
Evercore ISI Group's updated target highlights steady confidence from major research desks as Hilton prepares to report earnings on October 27, 2026. Market participants will monitor upcoming financial results to see if room rates and franchise growth match Wall Street expectations.
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