What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for HLT?

13F Pro ranks Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View HLT's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/HLT (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most HLT stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of HLT include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, FMR. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/HLT as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source HLT data?

All Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 1585689. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is HLT in?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-discretionary.

What drives HLT's revenue?

Per Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-04-28, the biggest revenue drivers are: Management and franchise segment ($893M); Cost reimbursement revenues ($1,755M, +7.7% YoY); Ownership segment ($249M, +6.4% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/research/HLT.

What are HLT's largest expenses?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Reimbursed expenses ($1,849M, +5.1% YoY); Ownership expenses ($235M, -1.7% YoY); Interest expense ($162M, +11.7% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026).

How often is HLT research updated on 13F Pro?

HLT's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

73.1/100

Rank #208 of 2,879 stocksTOP 10%

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Revenue Growth

60.0/100

Profitability

74.1/100

Balance Sheet

85.1/100

Earnings Quality

56.2/100

Free Cash Flow

78.8/100

Institutional Flow

65.5/100

Revenue Scale

88.0/100

Dilution Risk

48.5/100

HLT Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores HLT at 73.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #208 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. HLT scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (88.0), balance sheet strength (85.1), free cash flow (78.8). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 48.5/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $2.9B, net income of $385.0M, an operating margin of 23.1%. Top institutional holders of HLT by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, FMR, based on the most recent SEC filings. HLT trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1585689. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate HLT daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 82 since 2021, currently 73.1 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind HLT — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. Consumer Discretionary company · large-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Virginia.
2
The Numbers
It operates or franchises roughly 7,000 properties across 120+ countries, generating around $10 billion in annual revenue — mostly without actually owning the buildings.
3
The History
Founded in 1919 in Cisco, Texas, when its entrepreneur founder bought a small inn and realized the lodging business was more interesting than banking.
4
The Secret
The company barely owns any real estate anymore — it's essentially a franchise and management fee machine, letting other investors own the bricks while it collects the brand royalties.
5
The Lore
Paris — yes, that Paris — is a famous heir to this dynasty, and the family's name still graces the flagship brand; the company was taken private by Blackstone in 2007 and relisted years later.
6
The Giveaway
From the Hampton Inn off the highway to the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, their Honors loyalty program has over 170 million members sleeping soundly under one family name.

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What's Driving HLT's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-04-28 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Hilton's Q1 revenue reached $2.94B (+9.0% YoY) with management and franchise segment driving growth through $696M in franchise fees (+11.4%) and strong comparable hotel RevPAR increases across regions.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $2,937M+9.0% YoY

Management and franchise segment$893M

Includes franchise and licensing fees, base and other management fees, and incentive management fees charged to third-party hotel owners.

Cost reimbursement revenues$1,755M+7.7% YoY

Revenues from operation of programs conducted for property owners; excludes cash receipts recorded as deferred revenues.

Ownership segment$249M+6.4% YoY

Revenues from nightly hotel room sales, food and beverage sales and other services at consolidated hotels.

Largest Expense Items

Reimbursed expenses$1,849M+5.1% YoY

Direct reimbursements from property owners for program operations; no net effect on net income.

Ownership expenses$235M-1.7% YoY

Operating costs for consolidated hotels decreased on currency-neutral basis, partially offset by unfavorable FX.

Interest expense$162M+11.7% YoY

Increase attributable to $2.0B in senior notes issued in July and December 2025, partially offset by debt repayments.

General and administrative expenses$103M+9.6% YoY

Increase primarily due to higher payroll and other compensation costs.

Watch Items from the Filing

Development pipeline of 3,768 hotels (527,000 rooms) represents significant future growth potential but execution faces headwinds from elevated inflation and interest rates, with some project delays already occurring.
Total long-term debt of $12.5B with no material maturities until April 2027; company successfully refinanced $2.0B in 2025 at higher rates, increasing interest expense by $29M.
MEA region RevPAR declined 1.7% YoY due to ongoing Middle East conflict, partially offsetting gains in other regions; exposure to geopolitical risks remains.
Hilton Honors loyalty program grew 15% YoY to 251 million members; deferred revenues from program represent $1.55B in performance obligations, creating strong future revenue visibility.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q1 2026

$2.9B

Net Income

Q1 2026

$385.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q1 2026

$609.0M

Operating Margin

Q1 2026

23.1%

ROIC

Q1 2026

10.5%

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+17.6% YoY

$12.04BFY 2025

FY20 $4.31BFY21 $5.79BFY23 $10.23BFY25 $12.04B

Net Income

+27.7% YoY

$1.46BFY 2025

FY20 $-715.0MFY21 $410.0MFY23 $1.14BFY25 $1.46B

Operating Income

+21.0% YoY

$2.69BFY 2025

FY20 $-418.0MFY21 $1.01BFY23 $2.23BFY25 $2.69B

EPS (Diluted)

+41.3% YoY

$6.12FY 2025

FY20 $-2.58FY21 $1.46FY23 $4.33FY25 $6.12

Total Assets

+8.9% YoY

$16.77BFY 2025

FY20 $16.75BFY21 $15.44BFY23 $15.40BFY25 $16.77B

Total Debt

+34.4% YoY

$12.36BFY 2025

FY20 $10.49BFY21 $8.77BFY23 $9.20BFY25 $12.36B

Op. Cash Flow

+9.4% YoY

$2.13BFY 2025

FY20 $708.0MFY21 $109.0MFY23 $1.95BFY25 $2.13B

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2023	FY 2021	FY 2020	FY 2019	FY 2017
Revenue	$12.04B +17.6%	$10.23B +76.8%	$5.79B +34.4%	$4.31B -54.4%	$9.45B +16.2%	$8.13B
Net Income	$1.46B +27.7%	$1.14B +178.3%	$410.0M +157.3%	$-715.0M -181.2%	$881.0M -18.7%	$1.08B
Operating Income	$2.69B +21.0%	$2.23B +120.3%	$1.01B +341.6%	$-418.0M -125.2%	$1.66B +46.4%	$1.13B
EPS (Diluted)	$6.12 +41.3%	$4.33 +196.6%	$1.46 +156.6%	$-2.58 -184.9%	$3.04 -8.4%	$3.32
Total Assets	$16.77B +8.9%	$15.40B -0.3%	$15.44B -7.8%	$16.75B +12.0%	$14.96B +5.1%	$14.23B
Total Debt	$12.36B +34.4%	$9.20B +4.9%	$8.77B -16.4%	$10.49B +31.2%	$7.99B +20.2%	$6.65B
Operating Cash Flow	$2.13B +9.4%	$1.95B +1685.3%	$109.0M -84.6%	$708.0M -48.8%	$1.38B +63.0%	$849.0M

AI Insight: HLT Financial Trends

Revenue rebounded 6% in Q2–Q3 2025 but Q4 2025–Q1 2026 show sequential softening; leverage rising while equity deteriorates.

• Revenue peaked at $3,137M in Q2 2025, up 16% from Q2 2024; has since declined 6% through Q1 2026.

• Operating income expanded to $778M in Q2 2025 and $777M in Q3 2025, but contracted to $602M in Q4 2025 and $678M in Q1 2026.

• Total debt increased from $10,172M in Q2 2024 to $12,359M in Q1 2026; equity swung from −$3,116M to −$5,905M.

⚠ Operating cash flow dropped 75% from $816M in Q3 2025 to $203M in Q4 2025—worst quarter on record.

⚠ Negative equity deteriorating $2.8B over 8 quarters; debt-to-equity ratio now inverted, signaling structural leverage risk.

AI Insight: HLT Ratio Trends

Operating margin recovered to 23.1% in Q1 2026 after Q4 2025 dip, but ROIC volatility and weak Q4 profitability signal operational inconsistency.

• Operating margin rebounded from 19.5% in Q4 2025 to 23.1% in Q1 2026, approaching mid-2025 peaks of 24.8–24.9%.

• ROIC swung from 34.5% in Q4 2025 to 42.0% in Q1 2026, returning near TTM level of 43.9% but shows large quarter-to-quarter volatility.

• Net profit margin compressed to 9.6% in Q4 2025, the lowest in the dataset, before recovering to 13.1% in Q1 2026.

⚠ Q4 2025 profitability collapse—NPM fell to 9.6%, OpMargin to 19.5%—suggests structural seasonal weakness or cost pressures requiring explanation.

⚠ ROIC range of 26.4% to 49.0% over nine quarters indicates inconsistent capital efficiency; no clear upward or downward trajectory.

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Top Institutional Holders of HLT

BlackRock, Inc.
$6.4B21,177,712 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$4.5B14,901,164 sh
FMR LLC
$3.5B11,672,214 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$2.9B9,376,837 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$2.3B7,711,318 sh
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC
$2.0B6,603,112 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$2.0B6,552,947 sh
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC
$1.9B6,331,856 sh
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$1.8B5,946,576 sh
MORGAN STANLEY
$1.2B4,099,995 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$6.4B	21,177,712
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$4.5B	14,901,164
FMR LLC	$3.5B	11,672,214
STATE STREET CORP	$2.9B	9,376,837
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$2.3B	7,711,318
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC	$2.0B	6,603,112
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$2.0B	6,552,947
FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC	$1.9B	6,331,856
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/	$1.8B	5,946,576
MORGAN STANLEY	$1.2B	4,099,995

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for HLT are available on the HLT stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

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