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HLT stock forecast
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC · Consumer Cyclical · Lodging
The model's rating
Underperform
HLT is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
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HLT is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
HLT against the S&P 500
| Period | HLT | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | -4.2% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | +10.9% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | +22.9% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $318.12 |
| Market cap | 71.6 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 46.2 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 5.7 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | -11.5 |
| Gross margin | 29.3% |
| Net profit margin | 12.7% |
| Return on equity | -28.1% |
| Beta | 0.6 |
As of July 28, 2026.
HLT and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORLY | O REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC | 69.09 Billion | Greatly Underperform | HLT vs ORLY |
| CVNA | CARVANA CO | 68.82 Billion | Greatly Underperform | HLT vs CVNA |
| ROST | ROSS STORES INC | 74.56 Billion | Underperform | ROST vs HLT |
| GM | GENERAL MOTORS CO | 67.56 Billion | Greatly Outperform | HLT vs GM |
| NKE | NIKE INC | 52.52 Billion | Greatly Outperform | |
| MAR | MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC | 92.75 Billion | Underperform |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about HLT?
The model rates HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC (HLT) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the HLT rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is HLT in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
HLT is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.