HLT:NYSE
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Data as of 2026-03-10 - not real-time
$303.46
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Hilton’s stock is trading above its short‑term moving averages while still below the long‑term average, signaling a bullish alignment in the price trend. The RSI sits near the middle of its range, suggesting limited near‑term momentum, and the MACD shows a bearish divergence that could temper upside in the short run. Volume has been tapering, yet the technical model still flags a bullish direction, with clear support near the low‑three‑hundred level and resistance just under the recent high‑three‑three‑four range. Volatility over the past month is moderate and the beta sits below the market, while the Fear & Greed Index reads in the “Extreme Greed” zone, indicating strong investor optimism.
The latest earnings report beat expectations and prompted a modest dividend increase, but management issued cautious guidance for 2026. Revenue growth remains in the high single‑digits and margins are robust, yet the price‑to‑earnings multiple is extremely lofty and the discounted cash‑flow fair value is far beneath the current market price. Cash flow generation is solid, supporting the low payout ratio, but the balance sheet carries a substantial debt load and a negative book value per share. Overall, the fundamentals point to strong operational performance but suggest the stock is priced for continued aggressive growth.
The latest earnings report beat expectations and prompted a modest dividend increase, but management issued cautious guidance for 2026. Revenue growth remains in the high single‑digits and margins are robust, yet the price‑to‑earnings multiple is extremely lofty and the discounted cash‑flow fair value is far beneath the current market price. Cash flow generation is solid, supporting the low payout ratio, but the balance sheet carries a substantial debt load and a negative book value per share. Overall, the fundamentals point to strong operational performance but suggest the stock is priced for continued aggressive growth.
Trading Recommendations
Short Term
< 1 yearhold
Conviction: 7/10
Key Factors
- price near technical support with bearish MACD signal
- recent earnings beat but cautious forward guidance
- moderate volatility and decreasing volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsbuy
Conviction: 8/10
Key Factors
- strong operating margins and cash flow generation
- continued brand expansion and franchise growth
- low dividend payout allowing reinvestment
Long Term
> 3 yearshold
Conviction: 6/10
Key Factors
- high valuation relative to DCF fair value
- significant debt load and negative book value
- cyclical exposure of the lodging sector
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth7.00%
Profit Margin29.41%
P/E Ratio49.6
ROA10.04%
P/B Ratio-13.0
Op. Cash Flow$2.1B
Free Cash Flow$1.7B
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI45.6
Support$290.00
Resistance$333.86
MA 20$312.73
MA 50$303.74
MA 200$276.22
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index75.89
Valuation
Fair Value$85.98
Target Price$328.28
Upside/Downside8.18%
GradeOvervalued
TypeGrowth
Dividend Yield0.20%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.91
Volatility21.38%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow
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