Goldman Sachs has upgraded Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) to a Buy rating from Neutral as of December 14, 2025. The current stock price stands at $284.57. This upgrade reflects a more optimistic outlook on the company's prospects, potentially indicating improved fundamentals or enhanced confidence in its strategic direction.
Hilton, a major player in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, operates a portfolio of over 24 brands that encompass more than 8,400 properties across 140 countries and territories. The company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, employs approximately 181,000 full-time staff and has a market capitalisation of $64.7 billion. Its financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 38.83 and an EPS of 6.91, alongside a dividend yield of 22.1%.
Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for April 27, 2026, and July 21, 2026, with estimated EPS of $1.87 and $2.52, respectively. Recent earnings performance has shown a positive trend, with Q3 2025 reporting an EPS of $2.11, slightly ahead of estimates.
Analyst consensus as of December 1, 2025, indicates a Buy rating, with 5 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, and 16 Hold recommendations. The recent upgrade underscores a shift in sentiment among analysts, reflecting the dynamic nature of market assessments based on ongoing developments within the company and the broader industry.