Hilton Worldwide stock holds near $326 after a $73.57 billion valuation
Published on 08/18/2026 at 18:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (US43300A2033) opened at $326.88 on August 18, 2026, with a market cap of $73.57 billion and a 52-week range of $253.54 to $358.00. The stock also carried a P/E ratio of 48.00, a snapshot that leaves little room for disappointment after the company posted second-quarter 2026 earnings of $2.29 a share.
Second-quarter numbers
The quarter also brought $1.38 billion in revenue, versus $3.32 billion in the consensus line quoted in the market update, while earnings beat estimates by $0.02. Hilton Worldwide has also set third-quarter 2026 EPS guidance at $2.280 to $2.340 and full-year 2026 EPS guidance at $8.890 to $9.010, giving investors a fresh benchmark for the rest of the year.
That guidance matters because it frames the valuation at the current trading level. By the same update, analysts are still looking for $9.06 a share for the current year, which sits just above the company's own full-year range.
Dividend and trading backdrop
The same update said Hilton Worldwide declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 a share, payable on September 30, 2026, with the ex-dividend date on August 21, 2026. The annualized payout comes to $0.60 a share, and the implied yield was listed at 0.2%.
From a trading standpoint, the stock's 50-day average was $331.05 and the 200-day average was $320.86. That puts the current opening price between the two trend markers, with the 50-day line still above the latest level and the 200-day line below it.
Hilton brands and demand
Hilton Worldwide's portfolio spans Hilton Hotels, Conrad, Waldorf Astoria, DoubleTree, Hampton, and Home2 Suites, giving the company exposure across luxury, full-service, and extended-stay demand. The mix is relevant because the second-quarter figures show how tightly results still track room rates, occupancy, and fee growth across the system.
Stock view
As of August 18, 2026, Hilton Worldwide stock was priced at $326.88. The market is weighing that level against a $73.57 billion valuation, a 48.00 P/E, and full-year EPS guidance of $8.890 to $9.010.
Fact box
Company: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
ISIN: US43300A2033
Ticker: HLT
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $326.88 USD
Market cap: $73.57 billion (as of August 18, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Lodging
Index membership: S&P 500
