Hilton Sets to Report First-Quarter Earnings Amid Positive Outlook

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), based in McLean, Virginia, is a leading hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns, and leases hotels and resorts. With a market capitalization of $50 billion, Hilton operates a variety of hotel brands including Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and many more, owning over 8,300 properties across 138 countries. The company is expected to disclose its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2025 prior to the market opening on Tuesday, April 29.

Analysts Expect Strong Q1 Performance

In advance of the earnings announcement, analysts predict that HLT will report a profit of $1.61 per share on a diluted basis, marking a 5.2% increase from $1.53 per share in the same quarter last year. Notably, Hilton has consistently exceeded Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly earnings reports.

Full-Year Projections Suggest Further Growth

For the full fiscal year 2025, the expectation is that HLT will achieve an EPS of $7.91, which represents an 11.1% increase from $7.12 in fiscal 2024. Furthermore, EPS is anticipated to rise to $9.20 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a substantial year-over-year growth of 16.3%.

Stock Performance Review

Over the past 52 weeks, HLT stock has underperformed the S&P 500, showing a decline of 3.6% compared to the S&P’s loss of 2.7%. Similarly, HLT also trailed behind the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) modest gain of 1% during the same period.

On February 6, HLT shares surged over 4% following the release of its Q4 results. The company reported revenue of $2.8 billion, aligning with Wall Street forecasts, and an adjusted EPS of $1.76, surpassing the analyst estimates of $1.68.

Analyst Ratings and Future Outlook

Currently, analysts generally view HLT favorably with a “Moderate Buy” rating. Among 22 analysts covering HLT stock, seven recommend a “Strong Buy,” two suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and 13 rate it as a “Hold.” The average price target set by analysts stands at $266.96, indicating a potential upside of 30.8% from current trading levels.

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