This page shows Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc has an operating margin of 22.4%, meaning the company retains $22 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 72/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 21.2% the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's revenue grew 7.7% year-over-year to $12.0B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 46/100.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's current ratio of 0.66 means current assets barely cover short-term liabilities. This tight liquidity results in a low score of 8/100, which could limit financial flexibility.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc converts 16.9% of revenue into free cash flow ($2.0B). This strong cash generation earns a score of 67/100.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc scores 2.91, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($69.9B) relative to total liabilities ($22.1B). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc passes 5 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc generates $1.46 in operating cash flow ($2.1B OCF vs $1.5B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc earns $4.3 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($2.7B vs $620.0M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc generated $12.0B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 7.7% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's EBITDA was $2.9B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 14.1% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc reported $1.5B in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 5.1% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc earned $6.12 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.3% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc generated $2.0B in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 5.8% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc held $918.0M in cash against $12.3B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc paid $0.60 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc had 229M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 4.7% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's operating margin was 22.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 1.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's net profit margin was 12.1% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc spent $3.2B on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 10.0% from the prior year.
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc invested $101.0M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 5.2% from the prior year.
HLT Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.1B-1.1% | $3.1B-0.5% | $3.1B+16.4% | $2.7B-3.2% | $2.8B-2.9% | $2.9B-2.8% | $3.0B+14.7% | $2.6B |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $95.0M0.0% | $95.0M-12.8% | $109.0M+16.0% | $94.0M-3.1% | $97.0M-4.0% | $101.0M-10.6% | $113.0M+8.7% | $104.0M |
| Operating Income | $602.0M-22.5% | $777.0M-0.1% | $778.0M+45.1% | $536.0M+9.6% | $489.0M-21.5% | $623.0M-14.1% | $725.0M+36.0% | $533.0M |
| Interest Expense | $165.0M+3.8% | $159.0M+5.3% | $151.0M+4.1% | $145.0M-7.6% | $157.0M+12.1% | $140.0M-0.7% | $141.0M+7.6% | $131.0M |
| Income Tax | $131.0M-28.4% | $183.0M-2.1% | $187.0M+70.0% | $110.0M+165.1% | -$169.0M-215.0% | $147.0M-13.0% | $169.0M+74.2% | $97.0M |
| Net Income | $297.0M-29.3% | $420.0M-4.5% | $440.0M+46.7% | $300.0M-40.6% | $505.0M+46.8% | $344.0M-18.3% | $421.0M+58.9% | $265.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | $1.78-3.3% | $1.84+49.6% | $1.23 | N/A | $1.38-17.4% | $1.67+60.6% | $1.04 |
HLT Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16.8B+0.8% | $16.6B+4.6% | $15.9B-0.9% | $16.0B-2.9% | $16.5B-1.0% | $16.7B+6.0% | $15.7B-1.2% | $15.9B |
| Current Assets | $3.0B-3.9% | $3.1B+26.3% | $2.5B-10.7% | $2.8B-15.5% | $3.3B-8.4% | $3.6B+32.9% | $2.7B-15.5% | $3.2B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $918.0M-13.2% | $1.1B+184.9% | $371.0M-49.2% | $731.0M-43.8% | $1.3B-17.7% | $1.6B+116.1% | $731.0M-45.7% | $1.3B |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.7B+2.3% | $1.7B-1.4% | $1.7B+6.4% | $1.6B-0.5% | $1.6B-0.9% | $1.6B+1.2% | $1.6B+7.6% | $1.5B |
| Goodwill | $5.1B0.0% | $5.1B-0.1% | $5.1B+0.7% | $5.0B+0.3% | $5.0B-0.6% | $5.1B+0.5% | $5.0B0.0% | $5.0B |
| Total Liabilities | $22.1B+2.7% | $21.5B+5.3% | $20.5B+0.3% | $20.4B+0.8% | $20.2B+0.5% | $20.1B+6.9% | $18.8B+0.4% | $18.7B |
| Current Liabilities | $4.5B-4.0% | $4.7B+2.5% | $4.6B-5.2% | $4.8B+2.9% | $4.7B+4.7% | $4.5B+6.3% | $4.2B+12.0% | $3.8B |
| Long-Term Debt | $12.3B+6.3% | $11.6B+6.4% | $10.9B+2.8% | $10.6B0.0% | $10.6B-0.1% | $10.6B+10.3% | $9.6B-5.0% | $10.1B |
| Total Equity | -$5.4B-9.2% | -$4.9B-7.5% | -$4.6B-4.8% | -$4.4B-17.5% | -$3.7B-7.4% | -$3.5B-11.4% | -$3.1B-10.0% | -$2.8B |
| Retained Earnings | -$1.5B+14.8% | -$1.8B+17.9% | -$2.2B+15.8% | -$2.6B+9.3% | -$2.8B+14.2% | -$3.3B+8.5% | -$3.6B+9.6% | -$4.0B |
HLT Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $203.0M-75.1% | $816.0M+24.0% | $658.0M+45.6% | $452.0M-22.3% | $582.0M-12.3% | $664.0M+57.7% | $421.0M+21.7% | $346.0M |
| Capital Expenditures | $30.0M+3.4% | $29.0M+26.1% | $23.0M+21.1% | $19.0M-60.4% | $48.0M+182.4% | $17.0M+13.3% | $15.0M-6.3% | $16.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | $173.0M-78.0% | $787.0M+23.9% | $635.0M+46.7% | $433.0M-18.9% | $534.0M-17.5% | $647.0M+59.4% | $406.0M+23.0% | $330.0M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$60.0M-36.4% | -$44.0M-22.2% | -$36.0M+28.0% | -$50.0M+36.7% | -$79.0M-61.2% | -$49.0M+83.2% | -$291.0M-977.8% | -$27.0M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$296.0M-221.7% | -$92.0M+90.7% | -$986.0M-1.2% | -$974.0M-26.3% | -$771.0M-432.3% | $232.0M+131.2% | -$744.0M-412.6% | $238.0M |
| Dividends Paid | $35.0M0.0% | $35.0M-2.8% | $36.0M-2.7% | $37.0M0.0% | $37.0M0.0% | $37.0M0.0% | $37.0M-5.1% | $39.0M |
| Share Buybacks | $779.0M+2.6% | $759.0M-1.3% | $769.0M-12.1% | $875.0M+14.2% | $766.0M+5.7% | $725.0M-1.5% | $736.0M+10.5% | $666.0M |
HLT Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 19.5%-5.4pp | 24.9%+0.1pp | 24.8%+4.9pp | 19.9%+2.3pp | 17.6%-4.2pp | 21.7%-2.8pp | 24.6%+3.9pp | 20.7% |
| Net Margin | 9.6%-3.8pp | 13.5%-0.6pp | 14.0%+2.9pp | 11.1%-7.0pp | 18.1%+6.2pp | 12.0%-2.3pp | 14.3%+4.0pp | 10.3% |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | 1.8%-0.8pp | 2.5%-0.2pp | 2.8%+0.9pp | 1.9%-1.2pp | 3.1%+1.0pp | 2.1%-0.6pp | 2.7%+1.0pp | 1.7% |
| Current Ratio | 0.660.0 | 0.66+0.1 | 0.54-0.0 | 0.57-0.1 | 0.70-0.1 | 0.80+0.2 | 0.64-0.2 | 0.84 |
| Debt-to-Equity | -2.29+0.1 | -2.35+0.0 | -2.38+0.0 | -2.43+0.4 | -2.85+0.2 | -3.06+0.0 | -3.09+0.5 | -3.58 |
| FCF Margin | 5.6%-19.6pp | 25.2%+5.0pp | 20.2%+4.2pp | 16.1%-3.1pp | 19.2%-3.4pp | 22.6%+8.8pp | 13.8%+0.9pp | 12.8% |
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$5.4B), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.66), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's annual revenue?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) reported $12.0B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's revenue growing?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) revenue grew by 7.7% year-over-year, from $11.2B to $12.0B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc profitable?
Yes, Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) reported a net income of $1.5B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 12.1%.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's EBITDA?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had EBITDA of $2.9B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had $918.0M in cash and equivalents against $12.3B in long-term debt.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's operating margin?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had an operating margin of 22.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's net profit margin?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had a net profit margin of 12.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) paid $0.60 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's free cash flow?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) generated $2.0B in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.8% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's operating cash flow?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) generated $2.1B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's total assets?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had $16.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's capital expenditures?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) invested $101.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's current ratio?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had a current ratio of 0.66 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had a debt-to-equity ratio of -2.29 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) had a return on assets of 8.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's debt-to-equity ratio negative or unusual?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) has negative shareholder equity of -$5.4B as of fiscal year 2025, which causes the debt-to-equity ratio to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.91, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc's earnings high quality?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.46x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc cover its interest payments?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) has an interest coverage ratio of 4.3x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc?
Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) scores 48 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.