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Research Alert: CFRA Reiterates Sell Opinion On Shares Of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc

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CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

We raise our 12-month price target by $9 to $293, or 32x our 2026 EPS estimate (unchanged) and in line with shares' five-year average forward multiple. We raise our 2026 EPS estimate to $9.16 from $8.88 and lower 2027's to $10.03 from $10.20. Following Q1 results that beat expectations and included raised guidance, we maintain our 2-STARS (Sell) rating. U.S. RevPAR performance broadened from primarily luxury and upper upscale segments to include more meaningful midscale contribution, which management attributes to the return of middle- and low-income consumers. However, we note Q1 results also included ADR deceleration, particularly among luxury hotels, which historically drive significant profit contribution. HLT's Q2 EBITDA guidance of $1,015-$1,035 million being below the $1,081 million consensus suggests luxury pricing power is weakening faster than midscale volume can offset. While the broadening demand trend is positive, we believe slowing luxury tailwinds limit upside at current valuation levels.

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