Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns, and leases hotels and resorts. Valued at $60.8 billion by market cap, the company provides hospitality services through various hotel brands, such as Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and more as well as owns over 8,300 properties across 138 countries.

Shares of hotel giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. HLT has gained 24.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 12.5%. In 2025, HLT stock is up 3.5%, surpassing the SPX’s 1.3% rise on a YTD basis. 

Zooming in further, HLT’s outperformance is also apparent compared to the AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ). The exchange-traded fund has gained about 8.5% over the past year. Moreover, HLT’s returns on a YTD basis outshine the ETF’s 6.6% losses over the same time frame.

On Apr. 29, HLT shares closed up more than 2% after reporting its Q1 results. Its revenue was $2.70 billion, missing analyst estimates of $2.72 billion. The company’s adjusted EPS of $1.72 surpassed analyst estimates of $1.61. 

For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect HLT’s EPS to grow 10.5% to $7.87 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is impressive. It beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.

Among the 22 analysts covering HLT stock, the consensus is a “Moderate Buy.” That’s based on eight “Strong Buy” ratings, two “Moderate Buys,” and 12 “Holds.”

This configuration is more bullish than a month ago, with six analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy.” 

On May 16, Susquehanna kept a “Neutral” rating on HLT but lowered the price target to $245.

While HLT currently trades above its mean price target of $255.39, the Street-high price target of $296 suggests a 15.7% upside potential.