Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.HLT
NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Lodging
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., a hospitality company, engages in managing, franchising, and leasing hotels and resorts. It operates in two segments, Management and Franchise, and Ownership. The company engages in the hotel management and licensing of its brand names, trademarks, and service marks. It operates a brand portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, full service, focused service, all-suites hotel, and timeshare under the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors brand names. The company has operations in North America, South America, and Central America, including various Caribbean nations; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and the Asia Pacific. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
as of March 2026
Are revenues and earnings expanding?
$12.28B in TTM revenue grew 8.7% YoY, reaching $2.94B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $3.02B on operating income of $678.00M shows growth is flowing through. Net income of $1.54B TTM confirms the company is converting revenue into profit. Revenue is growing at a healthy pace — a signal to hold.
Is revenue turning into profit effectively?
Op. margin of 23.1% is up 3.2% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 13.1%.
Is the stock cheap or expensive?
At 51.9x P/E, the stock trades at a premium — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 6.5x and P/B of 0.0x provide additional context. Assess whether the current multiple is justified by the company's growth and profitability trajectory.
Is the company financially stable?
Is the business self-funding?
FCF of $609.00M on $618.00M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 0.4x indicates partial cash conversion — earnings quality needs attention. Cash reserves of $564.00M provide financial flexibility. Shares outstanding declined 4.5% YoY — buybacks are returning capital to shareholders.
Competitive analysis based on 49 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are expanding at ~22.0%, suggesting durable pricing power and cost discipline.
Limited ROE data for a reliable assessment.
Free cash flow is consistently positive and growing — a hallmark of a capital-light business that can self-fund growth.
TTM revenue has grown consistently (7 of 7 quarters up), with ~13.6% growth over the period. Strong demand durability.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 49 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~23.1% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF covers net income by 1.4x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
Limited debt-to-equity data available.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares decreased 8.0% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.