Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd Has $9.64 Million Stock Holdings in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. $HLT

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Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd boosted its position in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT – Free Report) by 7.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 37,162 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,418 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd’s holdings in Hilton Worldwide were worth $9,641,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new position in shares of Hilton Worldwide in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Sagard Holdings Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hilton Worldwide during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust boosted its stake in Hilton Worldwide by 132.7% in the second quarter. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust now owns 128 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. grew its position in Hilton Worldwide by 59.8% in the second quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Hilton Worldwide during the third quarter worth about $38,000. 95.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Hilton Worldwide Stock Up 0.7%

NYSE HLT opened at $300.30 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $69.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.46, a PEG ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 1.15. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has a twelve month low of $196.04 and a twelve month high of $303.40. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $280.51 and a 200 day simple moving average of $272.37.

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 22nd. The company reported $2.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.01 billion. Hilton Worldwide had a negative return on equity of 42.78% and a net margin of 14.19%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.92 EPS. Hilton Worldwide has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 1.940-2.030 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 7.970-8.060 EPS. Research analysts expect that Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. will post 7.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hilton Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 21st were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 21st. Hilton Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently 8.68%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on HLT. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $288.00 to $297.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Hilton Worldwide from $291.00 to $282.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 17th. Susquehanna increased their price target on Hilton Worldwide from $245.00 to $255.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Hilton Worldwide in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $332.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Hilton Worldwide from $278.00 to $275.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $286.50.

Read Our Latest Stock Report on HLT

Hilton Worldwide Profile

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, owns, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts. Its business spans full-service luxury and lifestyle properties, select- and focused-service hotels, and extended-stay accommodations. The company generates revenue through management and franchise fees, owned and leased real estate, and guest services, and supports customer retention and direct bookings through its Hilton Honors guest loyalty program.

Hilton’s brand portfolio includes internationally recognized names across the lodging spectrum, from luxury and upper-upscale brands to midscale and extended-stay offerings.

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