Hotel Management, a division of Questex, has announced its ninth annual 'Influential Women in Hospitality' list, honoring 25 leading women in the hotel industry. The honorees were selected for their strong leadership and dedication to excellence, representing major hospitality companies including Marriott International, Hilton, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates 1.35 million rooms across its 25 brands, serving the premium economy through luxury segments. Hampton and Hilton are the two largest brands, representing 27% and 18%, respectively, of the company's total rooms, as of Dec. 31, 2025. Recent brands launched over the past few years include Home2, Curio, Canopy, Spark, Tru, Tempo, LivSmart, and Outset. Additionally, there is a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and acquisitions of NoMad and Graduate Hotels. Managed and franchised hotels represent the vast majority of adjusted EBITDA, predominantly from the Americas.
Company Info
SIC7011
Composite FIGIBBG0058KMH30
CIK0001585689
IPODec 12, 2013
Sectorhotels & motels
Highlights
Market Cap$69.92B
EPS$7.16
P/E Ratio41.52
Revenue$12.51B
Gross Profit$12.48B
Net Income$1.68B
Employees182,000
WSO229,291,615
Phone703-883-1000
Websitehttps://www.hilton.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has returned 6.30% so far this year and 50.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HLT has achieved an annualized return of 16.52%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
HLT
1M0.97%
6M18.09%
YTD6.30%
1Y50.85%
5Y19.63%
10Y16.52%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.06% | 3.95% | 0.97% | 0.20% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.02% | 5.16% | -14.10% | -0.34% | 9.49% | 7.54% | 1.00% | 4.29% | -5.00% | -0.33% | 11.44% | 1.16% |
| 2024 | 5.33% | 6.53% | 4.59% | -7.51% | 1.99% | 8.71% | -1.86% | 2.32% | 5.22% | 1.42% | 7.92% | -2.48% |
| 2023 | 13.56% | -0.01% | -2.36% | 2.42% | -5.12% | 6.57% | 7.61% | -3.91% | 0.09% | 1.72% | 10.07% | 8.57% |
| 2022 | -6.95% | 2.01% | 2.97% | 1.42% | -10.87% | -21.03% | 15.28% | 0.20% | -4.28% | 9.68% | 4.37% | -11.71% |
| 2021 | -8.63% | 20.80% | -3.82% | 5.58% | -3.37% | -5.47% | 8.97% | -5.74% | 5.17% | 6.81% | -6.40% | 13.40% |
| 2020 | -3.01% | -10.45% | -29.68% | 16.48% | 8.48% | -7.78% | 0.50% | 21.45% | -4.69% | 2.20% | 17.76% | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 5.36% | 11.68% | -0.98% | 3.63% | -1.56% | 9.64% | -2.47% | -4.22% | 2.14% | 3.76% | 7.31% | 5.57% |
| 2018 | 6.69% | -5.32% | -2.17% | 0.15% | 2.48% | -2.38% | 0.22% | -1.99% | 4.06% | -12.50% | 5.68% | -6.74% |
| 2017 | -30.38% | -1.26% | 0.98% | 1.90% | 11.90% | -7.29% | 0.89% | 2.31% | 7.34% | 4.38% | 6.35% | 3.35% |
| 2016 | -0.05% | -6.35% | 8.42% | 2.70% | 3.11% | -4.70% | -1.48% | 10.20% | 7.98% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of HLT compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. volatility is 1.66%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 16.77B | 15.40B | 15.51B | 15.44B | 16.76B | 14.96B | 14.00B | 14.31B | 26.21B | 25.72B | 26.13B |
| Temporary Equity (USD) | 13.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | -5.39B | -2.36B | -1.10B | -821.00M | -1.49B | -482.00M | 551.00M | 2.07B | 5.90B | 5.99B | 4.75B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 29.00M | 13.00M | 4.00M | 2.00M | 4.00M | 10.00M | 7.00M | 3.00M | -50.00M | -34.00M | -38.00M |
| Equity (USD) | -5.36B | -2.35B | -1.10B | -819.00M | -1.49B | -472.00M | 558.00M | 2.08B | 5.85B | 5.95B | 4.71B |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Common (USD) | 13.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 13.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 17.61B | 14.03B | 13.24B | 13.24B | 15.81B | 12.56B | 10.82B | 10.03B | 17.68B | 17.30B | 19.15B |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 3.47B | 2.67B | 2.45B | 2.23B | 1.80B | 2.01B | 1.80B | 1.42B | 1.72B | 1.66B | 1.48B |
| Wages (USD) | 666.00M | 592.00M | 555.00M | 514.00M | 404.00M | 554.00M | 532.00M | 502.00M | 584.00M | 475.00M | 475.00M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 376.00M | 457.00M | 368.00M | 274.00M | 224.00M | 303.00M | 283.00M | 282.00M | 381.00M | 331.00M | 299.00M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 4.51B | 3.72B | 3.37B | 3.02B | 2.43B | 2.87B | 2.62B | 2.21B | 2.68B | 2.47B | 2.26B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 22.12B | 17.75B | 16.61B | 16.26B | 18.24B | 15.43B | 13.44B | 12.23B | 20.36B | 19.77B | 21.41B |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 12.65B | 12.11B | 12.36B | 12.27B | 12.21B | 12.48B | 11.65B | 10.63B | 12.20B | 12.28B | 14.16B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 447.00M | 298.00M | - | - | - | - | - | 1.34B | 1.53B | 1.74B | 1.98B |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 684.00M | 382.00M | 280.00M | 305.00M | 346.00M | 380.00M | 367.00M | 353.00M | 8.93B | 9.12B | 7.48B |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 13.78B | 12.79B | 12.64B | 12.57B | 12.55B | 12.86B | 12.01B | 12.32B | 22.65B | 23.13B | 23.63B |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 2.78B | 2.48B | 2.77B | 2.78B | 4.13B | 1.96B | 1.82B | 1.88B | 2.88B | 2.00B | 1.96B |
| Prepaid Expenses (USD) | 219.00M | 131.00M | 105.00M | 89.00M | 70.00M | 130.00M | 160.00M | 111.00M | 137.00M | 147.00M | 133.00M |
| Inventory (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 541.00M | 442.00M | 404.00M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 3.00B | 2.61B | 2.87B | 2.87B | 4.20B | 2.09B | 1.98B | 1.99B | 3.56B | 2.59B | 2.50B |
| Assets (USD) | 16.77B | 15.40B | 15.51B | 15.44B | 16.76B | 14.96B | 14.00B | 14.31B | 26.21B | 25.72B | 26.13B |
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Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management exited its long-term position in Hilton Hotels due to valuation concerns, and invested approximately $2 billion in Meta Platforms as a new position representing 10% of the fund's capital. Ackman believes Meta's high AI capital expenditures are masking its long-term potential and that the stock trades at a deeply discounted valuation for a world-class business.
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