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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc

Exchange: NYSESector: Consumer CyclicalIndustry: Lodging

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands comprising more than 8,800 properties and nearly 1.3 million rooms, in 139 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 226 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone.

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HLT's revenue grew at a 4.1% CAGR over the last 6 years.

Current Price

$318.61

-1.68%

GoodMoat Value

$241.59

24.2% overvalued
Profile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$73.05B
P/E47.38
EV$82.01B
P/B
Shares Out229.29M
P/Sales5.95
Revenue$12.28B
EV/EBITDA28.49

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) Dividends

GoodMoat Analysis

Based on data as of March 26, 2026

Hilton's dividend profile is unfavourable for a traditional income-focused value investor. The yield is extremely low at 0.20%, and while the payout ratio appears modest, the company's capital allocation strategy is heavily focused on share repurchases rather than returning cash via dividends.

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Hilton's 0.20% dividend yield is negligible compared to the broader market and does not serve as a meaningful source of income. The dividend's sustainability, based on the provided EPS of $6.12, is technically strong with a low payout ratio, but this metric is less relevant given the token payout size. For a value investor assessing quality per the framework, the critical factor is Free Cash Flow (FCF) generation. Hilton's FCF Yield of 2.8% is below the framework's favourable threshold of a >10-15% FCF margin, indicating limited cash generation relative to its market valuation. This modest FCF level supports the current minimal dividend but explains why the yield is so low; management prioritizes other uses of capital. The company's capital return strategy is overwhelmingly skewed toward share buybacks, which is a common practice for asset-light, franchised business models like Hilton's. For an income investor, this profile is unfavourable, as the company is not structured to be a high-yield payer. The focus is on per-share growth via buybacks rather than distributing cash flow directly to shareholders as dividends. Analysis based on data as of 2024-05-15.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.20%

Dividend / Share

$0.62

Key Metrics

Market Cap

$73.05B

P/E Ratio

47.38

Forward P/E

EPS

$6.12

PEG Ratio

1.38

Book Value

$-23.50

Dividend Yield

0.20%

Profit Margin

12.56%

ROE

Dividend History

Dividend Safety

HLT Dividend Analysis

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) dividend analysis including yield, payout history, and sustainability metrics. The current dividend yield is 0.20%. The annual dividend per share is $0.62.

P/E ratio: 47.38. Profit margin: 12.56%. Free cash flow: $1.94B. This page shows Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc's dividend overview, key metrics, historical payout data, and dividend safety assessment to help income-focused investors evaluate the sustainability of dividend payments.

GoodMoat's dividend analyzer evaluates payout ratios, earnings coverage, and free cash flow coverage to determine how well supported Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc's dividend payments are. Use this analysis alongside the company's financial statements and quality score to make informed income-investing decisions.