Hilton Worldwide valuation stays rich, shares steady in S&P 500 hotels peer group

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 16:03.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (US43300A2033) continues to trade at an elevated valuation on the NYSE. The hotel operator closed at 340.61 dollars on 25 June 2026, placing the shares in the upper range of major S&P 500 lodging names according to TradingKey.TradingKey valuation overview for Hilton Worldwide

What the valuation data show

TradingKey assigns Hilton Worldwide a current valuation score of 9.48, ranking the group 11th out of 119 companies in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry, underscoring a relatively rich market view on its earnings stream.TradingKey valuation overview for Hilton Worldwide

The platform reports a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.56 on a trailing twelve-month basis for Hilton Worldwide, with the metric currently 7.72 percent below its recent high of 55.54 and 46.86 percent above the recent low of 27.40, indicating investors still price in robust profit growth compared with earlier periods.TradingKey valuation overview for Hilton Worldwide

Sector backdrop and peer comparison

Hilton Worldwide sits in the broader S&P 500 hotels and leisure cohort alongside peers such as Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels, where valuations have also benefited from resilient travel demand and expanding fee-based management and franchising revenue models, as reflected in sector commentary on MarketScreener and other analyst platforms.MarketScreener financials overview for Hilton Worldwide

According to MarketScreener, Hilton Worldwide shares trade around 340.55 dollars, with the stock modestly down 0.84 percent over the latest session and roughly 2.38 percent lower since the start of the year, a muted performance that contrasts with the premium earnings multiple and suggests investors weigh valuation against macro risks and cyclical travel patterns.MarketScreener financials overview for Hilton Worldwide

The business behind the hotel group

Hilton Worldwide earns most of its revenue and profit from a mix of managed and franchised hotels under brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree and Hampton, with franchise and management fees providing an asset-light earnings base and capital-light growth, while owned and leased properties account for a smaller share of the portfolio according to company filings and sector analyses.MarketScreener business profile for Hilton Worldwide

Where the stock trades today

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (US43300A2033) shares trade on 2026-06-25 at 340.61 dollars on the NYSE, based on TradingKey data, reflecting a market capitalization of about 77.53 billion dollars and positioning the company as one of the larger global listed hotel operators.TradingKey valuation overview for Hilton Worldwide

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