HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.(HLT)Stock Analysis

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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.

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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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

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Is HLT a good stock to buy?

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.

Which hedge funds own HLT?

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