Wells Fargo Raises Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Price Target to $383

On October 19, 2026, Wells Fargo kept its Overweight rating on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) while raising its price target to $383 from $382. According to the firm's research note issued that day, the updated target points to continued confidence in the hospitality provider's business outlook.

HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

$344.94 ▲ +17.90% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 19, 2026

Wells Fargo's Call on Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Wells Fargo kept a positive stance on the lodging operator with its Overweight rating, adjusting its target price upward by $1 from $382. Hilton closed at $345.26 on October 19, 2026. The analyst note joins a string of recent updates from Wall Street firms tracking the company ahead of its upcoming financial report.

Other Institutional Activity in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Institutional investors adjusted their holdings in Hilton during the middle of the year. Principal Financial Group, Inc. trimmed its stake by 766,616 shares to end with 5,836,454 shares valued at about $2.01 billion. Franklin Resources, Inc. also reduced its position, selling 659,173 shares to hold 5,672,941 shares worth roughly $1.95 billion in reports filed for the period ended June 30, 2026.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Stock Up 0.1%

Hilton recently traded around $345.42 as of October 19, 2026. The stock is up about 8.3% over its 50-day moving average of $318.95 and sits about 3.5% below its 52-week high of $358.00.

Recent Earnings

Hilton reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.1 billion and earnings of $6.82 per share, alongside a net margin of 31.0% and a year-over-year revenue growth rate of 2.5%. The company operates with a P/E ratio of 50.59 and a forward P/E of 33.10. Its next earnings update is scheduled for October 27, 2026.

Dividend

Hilton pays an annual dividend rate of $0.60 per share, delivering a dividend yield of 0.17% with a payout ratio of 8.8%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Company insiders made transactions in September 2026. Director Chris Carr disposed of 439 shares on September 14 at $310.34 per share for a total value of $136,239. Officer Laura Fuentes also parted with 7,289 shares on September 14, totaling about $2.25 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms updated their views on Hilton in October 2026. Morgan Stanley maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $336 on October 12. Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $359 target on October 14. Barclays maintained an Overweight rating and raised its target to $384 on October 16. On October 19, Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating and lifted its target from $370 to $375. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation from 27 analysts with a mean price target of $353.81.

About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a hospitality company based in McLean, Virginia, managing, franchising, and leasing a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across the globe. It runs its operations through two primary segments focused on management and franchise services alongside property ownership, maintaining a network of properties that caters to both business and leisure travelers.

Bottom Line

Wells Fargo's updated price target offers a fresh look at the hospitality provider's valuation as shares trade near their annual highs. Investors will look toward Hilton's upcoming earnings report on October 27, 2026, for further updates on hotel bookings and operational growth.