Hilton earnings beat estimates as revenue reaches $3.33 billion
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- Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.45 per share, exceeding analysts’ estimates of $2.35–$2.36.
- Revenue rose 6.6% to $3.33 billion, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased 5.8% on a currency-neutral basis; revenue fell slightly short of expectations.
- Hilton raised its full-year 2026 RevPAR growth forecast to 4.0%–4.5%, up from 3.0%–3.5%, while maintaining adjusted earnings guidance of $9.07–$9.13 per share.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.45 per share, beating the $2.35–$2.36 analyst consensus, while revenue increased 6.6% to $3.33 billion but missed forecasts of $3.36–$3.37 billion.
Net income rose to $536 million from $421 million a year earlier, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.058 billion from $976 million.
Hilton Chief Executive Officer Christopher Nassetta said the company was seeing steady travel demand, while management raised its full-year RevPAR growth outlook.
Revenue per available room increased 5.8% on a currency-neutral basis, while U.S. room revenue rose 7%.
However, Middle East and Africa RevPAR declined 5.6%, reflecting weaker regional performance.
Hilton raised its full-year 2026 RevPAR growth forecast to 4%–4.5% from 3%–3.5%, with adjusted earnings guidance of $9.07–$9.13 per share and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $4.06–$4.08 billion.
The company opened 182 hotels during the quarter, adding approximately 23,000 net rooms, and returned $879 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
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