Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hilton (HLT) has achieved a significant milestone with its 1,000th luxury and lifestyle hotel opening globally, supported by recent launches in Paris, Cape Town, Dallas, Osaka, Costa Rica, and Jordan. The company plans to add three new luxury and lifestyle hotels weekly in 2025, with nearly 500 properties in the pipeline. Hilton announced the signing of NoMad Detroit in partnership with Ford Motor Company, to be located in Michigan Central Station. The company added over 100 future luxury and lifestyle hotels to its development pipeline in 2025, building on recent brand additions including NoMad and Graduate by Hilton, plus a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Notable upcoming openings include Waldorf Astoria New York, Conrad Athens, and the first LXR Hotels & Resorts in India. The expansion follows a record year where Hilton added nearly 100,000 rooms to its portfolio.

Hilton reported strong Q1 2025 results with diluted EPS of $1.23 and adjusted EPS of $1.72. Net income reached $300 million, while Adjusted EBITDA hit $795 million. The company saw a 2.5% increase in system-wide RevPAR compared to Q1 2024.

Key achievements include:

• Added 20,100 new rooms across 186 hotels
• Development pipeline grew to 503,400 rooms in 123 countries
• Achieved 7.2% net unit growth year-over-year
• Returned $927 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

For full-year 2025, Hilton projects:

• RevPAR growth of 0-2.0%
• Net income between $1,707-1,749 million
• Adjusted EBITDA of $3,650-3,710 million
• Net unit growth of 6.0-7.0%

The company maintains a strong financial position with $11.2 billion in debt and $807 million in total cash, demonstrating continued growth despite challenging macroeconomic conditions.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has unveiled the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, expanding its luxury portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America. The 188-room resort, featuring 148 guest rooms and 40 suites, is perched cliffside along Playa Penca on the Northern Pacific Coast.

The property boasts six regionally-inspired dining venues, a multi-level pool, kids and teens clubs, a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Located 25 minutes from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport, the resort holds the Costa Rican 'Bandera Azul Ecológica' award for environmental preservation.

To celebrate its opening, the resort is offering an 'Explore Cacique' promotion through May 31, 2025, providing 20% off and resort credits of $500-$1,000 for stays of three nights or more. The development also includes the brand's first residential offering in Costa Rica, featuring four- and five-bedroom Estate Homes.

Hilton (HLT) has been named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the second consecutive year. This marks Hilton's 10th appearance on the prestigious list and fourth overall No. 1 ranking.

The recognition highlights Hilton's commitment to its award-winning workplace culture, focusing on inclusion, wellness, growth, and purpose. The company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Wellness programs with $5 co-pays for behavioral health visits and caregiving concierge benefits through Wellthy
• Debt-free upskilling opportunities via Hilton University and Guild partnership
• Discounted room rates through Go Hilton team member travel program

Under the leadership of CEO Chris Nassetta and CHRO Laura Fuentes, Hilton supports nearly 500,000 team members globally across various roles, from front desk and food & beverage to technology and finance, offering opportunities for career growth and development.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT featuring President & CEO Christopher J. Nassetta and CFO & President of Global Development Kevin Jacobs to discuss performance and conduct a Q&A session.

Investors can access the live webcast through Hilton's Investor Relations website, with replay and transcript available within 24 hours. Alternative dial-in options include 1-888-317-6003 (US) or 1-412-317-6061 (International) using conference ID 8610548. A seven-day telephone replay will be available using conference ID 9295017.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE: HLT) has announced the nomination of Marissa Mayer to its Board of Directors, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual Meeting in May. Mayer, currently CEO of Sunshine Products and former CEO of Yahoo!, will succeed Judith McHale, who is retiring after nearly 12 years of service.

Mayer brings significant technology expertise to Hilton's board, having served as CEO of Sunshine Products since 2018, where she co-founded the AI-focused technology startup. Her experience includes serving as CEO of Yahoo! (2012-2017) and 13 years at Google as the first woman software engineer, where she led major products including Google Search and Maps.

Currently, Mayer serves on the boards of AT&T, Walmart, and Nextdoor Holdings. She holds degrees in symbolic systems and computer science with AI specialization from Stanford University.

Hilton Los Cabos has achieved its first four-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards. The beachfront resort features 269 rooms, including 97 signature AltaMar accommodations with unobstructed Sea of Cortez views. Following a 2020 renovation, the property added 14 plunge pool suites and six culinary venues, including the award-winning Vela restaurant.

The resort offers hacienda-inspired rooms with private balconies and modern amenities. AltaMar guests enjoy premium benefits including airport transfers, breakfast buffet, nightly turndown service, complimentary minibar, and exclusive cocktail hours. Additional amenities include the Enclave Beach Club with cliffside bungalows and the 7,000-square-foot eforea spa offering various wellness programs.

Hilton Los Cabos has achieved its first four-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards, joining The Beverly Hilton as the only Hilton properties with this prestigious distinction. The beachfront resort features 269 accommodations, including 97 signature AltaMar rooms and suites with unobstructed Sea of Cortez views.

Following a 2020 renovation, the property added 14 plunge pool suites and six culinary concepts, including the award-winning Vela restaurant. The resort's amenities include an adults-only infinity pool, La Biblioteca with over 200 agave spirits, and the 7,000-square-foot eforea spa offering custom treatments and wellness programming.

The AltaMar experience provides exclusive benefits such as airport transportation, farm-to-fork breakfast, nightly aromatherapy turndown service, complimentary minibar, and specialty cocktail happy hour. The property also features the Enclave Beach Club with cliffside bungalows and beachfront cabanas.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results, exceeding guidance across key metrics. Q4 diluted EPS reached $2.06, while full-year EPS was $6.14. The company achieved record development milestones with 98,400 room openings for the year and net unit growth of 7.3%.

System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.5% in Q4 and 2.7% for the full year. Management and franchise fee revenues grew 4.8% in Q4 and 9.1% for the full year. The development pipeline reached 498,600 rooms, representing 8% growth from 2023.

For 2025, Hilton projects RevPAR growth of 2.0-3.0%, net income between $1,829-1,858 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $3,700-3,740 million. The company plans approximately $3.3 billion in capital return and expects net unit growth between 6.0-7.0%.