Hilton (NYSE: HLT) exec logs new stock awards and option grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings executive Kevin J. Jacobs reported equity awards and updated share holdings. He acquired an employee stock option for 15,787 shares and common stock awards of 25,898 shares and 5,704 shares, bringing his directly held common stock to 290,559 shares.

Footnotes state some shares were earned from performance-based units under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and fully vested on February 25, 2026. New restricted stock units vest in two equal installments starting March 3, 2027, and the option vests in three equal installments beginning that same date. Indirect holdings are reported for a family trust and a GRAT associated with him.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Jacobs Kevin J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

7930 JONES BRANCH DRIVE

(Street)

MCLEAN VA 22102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. [ HLT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/25/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		25,898(1)	A	$0	284,855	D
Common Stock	02/25/2026		A		5,704(2)	A	$0	290,559	D
Common Stock								35,863(3)	I	By trust
Common Stock								32,137	I	By GRAT

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$313.35	02/25/2026		A		15,787		(4)	02/25/2036	Common Stock	15,787	$0	15,787	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares earned in connection with the performance-based units previously granted and unreportable on March 2, 2023 pursuant to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Shares were earned based upon the level of attainment of certain performance objectives and continued employment. These shares fully vested on February 25, 2026 following certification by the issuer's compensation committee.

2. Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer issued pursuant to the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

3. Reflects indirect ownership by a family trust for which the reporting person's spouse serves as trustee.

4. The option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027.

Remarks:

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

	/s/ James O. Smith, Attorney-in-Fact	02/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider activity did Kevin J. Jacobs report for Hilton (HLT)?

Kevin J. Jacobs reported equity awards and updated holdings, including a grant of 15,787 stock options and two common stock awards of 25,898 and 5,704 shares, plus indirect holdings via a family trust and a GRAT.

How many Hilton (HLT) stock options were granted to Kevin J. Jacobs?

He was granted an employee stock option covering 15,787 shares of Hilton common stock. According to the disclosure, this option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027, under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

What common stock awards did Kevin J. Jacobs receive from Hilton (HLT)?

He received two common stock awards of 25,898 shares and 5,704 shares. Some shares were earned from performance-based units that fully vested on February 25, 2026 after performance objectives and continued employment were certified as attained.

When do Kevin J. Jacobs’ new Hilton (HLT) restricted stock units vest?

The newly reported restricted stock units vest in two equal annual installments beginning on March 3, 2027. These units were issued under the Hilton 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, aligning vesting with multi-year service and performance periods.

How many Hilton (HLT) shares does Kevin J. Jacobs hold directly after these awards?

After the reported equity awards, Kevin J. Jacobs directly holds 290,559 shares of Hilton common stock. This total reflects the addition of 25,898 and 5,704 newly awarded shares as of the reported transaction date, February 25, 2026.

What indirect Hilton (HLT) holdings are associated with Kevin J. Jacobs?

The filing shows indirect holdings of 35,863 Hilton shares in a family trust and 32,137 shares in a GRAT. A footnote explains the family trust is overseen by his spouse as trustee, clarifying the nature of this indirect ownership.