HLT stock holds steady after Q2 revenue of $1.38 billion
Published on 09/01/2026 at 15:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (US4330241008) stock opened at $316.47 on September 1, 2026, with a market capitalization of $71.23 billion and a P/E ratio of 46.47. The latest quarterly update showed revenue of $1.38 billion and EPS of $2.29 for Q2 2026, topping consensus EPS by $0.02.
Quarterly numbers
The quarter was not just a margin story. Revenue in Q2 2026 rose 6.5% year over year, while the company also reported $2.20 EPS in the same period a year earlier, giving investors a clean comparison for the latest print.
Full-year guidance now points to $8.89 to $9.01 EPS for 2026, and outside estimates cited in recent market coverage put current-year EPS at 9.08. That gap is narrow, which keeps the focus on how much operating momentum can carry into the next update.
What the market is weighing
The same market snapshot showed a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $353.82. Against a recent trading level of $316.47, that implies a spread of $37.35 and gives the stock a measurable cushion versus the average target.
For investors, the more immediate question is whether Hilton can keep converting stable demand into higher per-share earnings. The company has already delivered 2.29 dollars in the quarter, and the 2026 guidance range leaves only a small band for execution from here.
Hilton's product engine
Hilton's core business still runs through its hotel portfolio and brand system, which feeds fee revenue from rooms, loyalty and franchise activity rather than ownership-heavy exposure. That model helps explain why a $1.38 billion quarter can matter so much when paired with 6.5% revenue growth.
Trading level
As of September 1, 2026, HLT was quoted at $316.47 on the NYSE. The stock is trading below the average target of $353.82, with the latest market value anchored by a $71.23 billion market cap.
Fact box
Company: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
ISIN: US4330241008
Ticker: HLT
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of September 1, 2026): $316.47 USD
Market cap: $71.23 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines
Index membership: S&P 500
Next earnings date: October 21, 2026
