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Marriott Misses Street Views on Second-Quarter Revenue Amid Middle East Conflict

Marriott International (MAR) reported second-quarter revenue below Wall Street's estimates on Monday amid headwinds related to the Middle East conflict, while the hotel giant provided a downbeat earnings outlook for the ongoing three-month period.The company's revenue came in at $7.07 billion for the quarter ended June, up from $6.74 billion a year earlier, but below the FactSet-polled consensus of $7.19 billion. Adjusted earnings rose to $3.19 per share from $2.65, topping the Street's view for $3.08.The stock fell 6.4% in Monday trade, reducing its year-to-date gain to 12%.Global revenue per available room, or RevPAR, increased 3.4% in the quarter, amid "continued (average daily rate) strength," Chief Executive Anthony Capuano said in a statement. RevPAR in the US and Canada rose 5%, buoyed by broad-based increases across hotel tiers and customer segments, Capuano said.In international markets, the metric slumped 0.5% as a 43% plunge in the Middle East due to the Iran war offset "solid" growth across other regions, Capuano said. The Middle East was still a "bit better than prior expectations on better-than-expected domestic demand," Capuano said during an earnings call, according to a FactSet transcript.The US and Iran resumed hostilities last month, just weeks after signing a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict that began at the end of February.In a client note emailed Monday, Truist Securities estimated Marriott's exposure to the Middle East at roughly 4%, the highest of the US-based hotel C corporations. Last week, rival Hilton Worldwide (HLT) reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with its system-wide comparable RevPAR gaining 3.9%. RevPAR in the Middle East dropped around 36%.For the current quarter, Marriott anticipates adjusted EPS to be in a range of $2.74 to $2.82, while the Street is looking for $2.86. Worldwide RevPAR is projected to grow 3.5% to 4%.Revenue in the third quarter is expected to be helped by the FIFA World Cup, although the US-Iran war is likely to continue to have an impact on the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, Chief Financial Officer Jen Mason said on the call. "In the fourth quarter, the Middle East faces difficult comparisons from the fourth quarter of 2025, where several large events drove meaningful ADR increases," according to Mason.For the 2026 full year, the company now expects adjusted EPS to come in between $11.64 and $11.81, up from its previous guidance of $11.38 to $11.63. The Street is looking for non-GAAP EPS of $11.62. Global RevPAR is pegged to grow by 3% to 3.5%, compared with the prior outlook for a 2% to 3% increase.Price: $352.00, Change: $-20.84, Percent Change: -5.59%

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Wire5d ago

Wells Fargo Adjusts Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $382 From $379, Maintains Overweight Rating

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $355.48, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $319.72, Change: $-2.71, Percent Change: -0.84%

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Sectors6d ago

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Premarket Tuesday

Consumer stocks were advancing premarket Tuesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 1.8% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.4%.Coca-Cola (KO) shares were up nearly 5% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 comparable earnings and net operating revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.Unilever (UL) stock was up 8% after the company posted a higher Q2 turnover, along with a 5.8% growth in underlying sales.Hilton Worldwide (HLT) shares were down more than 2% after the company issued Q3 adjusted EPS outlook below analysts' expectations.

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Research13d ago

Evercore ISI Upgrades Hilton Worldwide to Outperform From In Line, Adjusts PT to $370 From $350

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $354.09, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)

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US Markets17d ago

Lodging Sector Set For Second-Quarter Beats Amid US RevPAR Acceleration, Morgan Stanley Says

Most lodging companies are poised to report second-quarter results above Wall Street's projections, as growth in revenue per available room in the US likely accelerated sequentially, Morgan Stanley said in a Friday report.Year-over-year growth in US revPAR -- a key performance indicator in the hospitality industry -- is estimated to have picked up by more than 200 basis points to about 5.5% in the second quarter from the prior three-month period, Morgan Stanley said.US revPAR benefitted from the FIFA World Cup, which bolstered June, while the industry began lapping the "Liberation Day," when President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs in April 2025, the brokerage said. "Accelerating US trends should outweigh weaker China and Middle East pressures, leading to upside in the (quarter)," Morgan Stanley said.The investment firm expects sector-wide upward revisions to full-year 2026 guidance.Morgan Stanley revised its price targets higher for several lodging companies ahead of the release of second-quarter results, including overweight-rated names such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH), Hyatt Hotels (H), and Travel & Leisure (TNL).Price targets moved to $93 from $89 for Wyndham, to $218 from $208 for Hyatt and to $83 from $78 for Travel & Leisure.The brokerage also raised its price targets on Hilton Worldwide (HLT), Marriott International (MAR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) and Park Hotels & Resort (PK), among others.Price: $12.49, Change: $+0.21, Percent Change: +1.67%

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Wire19d ago

Wells Fargo Raises Price Target on Hilton Worldwide to $379 From $376, Maintains Overweight Rating

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $353.04, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $328.14, Change: $+2.35, Percent Change: +0.72%

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Wire20d ago

Macquarie Adjusts Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $326 From $320

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $352.65, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $324.45, Change: $+2.00, Percent Change: +0.62%

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Wire21d ago

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Hilton Worldwide to $397 From $381, Maintains Buy Rating

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $352.65, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $333.05, Change: $-2.43, Percent Change: -0.72%

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US Markets24d ago

Marriott, Hilton Second-Quarter RevPAR Could Top Guidance, UBS Says

Marriott International (MAR) and Hilton Worldwide's (HLT) second-quarter revenue per available room results could exceed the lodging giants' expectations, aided by FIFA World Cup boost, UBS Securities said in a report e-mailed Friday.The US is co-hosting the men's football tournament with Canada and Mexico. Revenue per available room, or RevPAR, is a key performance indicator in the hospitality industry.Quarter-to-date through June 27 trends, weighted by segment, could indicate that Marriott and Hilton's US RevPAR is trending up 5.3%, which UBS said was above both companies' respective guidance ranges.Choice Hotels International's (CHH) US RevPAR is trending up 4% in the second quarter and is 2.9% so far this year, according to the brokerage. While the company did not provide second-quarter RevPAR outlook, its year-to-date trend is better than its full-year global estimates for the metric, UBS said."With RevPAR continuing to come in higher, it suggests there is likely upside to guidance for at least some lodging names," UBS analysts, including Robin Farley, said in a note to clients.The brokerage continues to prefer Hilton over Marriott and Choice Hotels, given its "stronger unit growth," Farley said. UBS outlined scenarios that could prompt Hilton and Marriott to raise guidance for the second half of the year."The outperformance of US RevPAR in (the second quarter) continues to be driven by higher-end tiers, as well as a world cup benefit," Farley said. "Luxury US RevPAR continues to accelerate ahead of broader US RevPAR trends."Overall lodging industry revPAR growth outside of the World Cup was likely up 5.7% in the second quarter, compared with 3.8% growth in the linking three-month period, according to the note."With non-host markets up 7.9% in the first 17 days of the tournament -- well above trend -- this suggests there is underlying demand driving the (second-quarter) revPAR growth, not just the World Cup," Farley said.Price: $378.07, Change: $+5.60, Percent Change: +1.50%

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Wire35d ago

Hilton Worldwide's Tapestry Collection Adds Renovated Sirata Beach Resort in Florida

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Tapestry Collection has added Sirata Beach Resort on Florida's Gulf Coast after owner and operator Columbia Sussex completed a $25 million renovation of the property, Columbia Sussex said Monday.Sirata Beach Resort is one of nearly 50 hotels owned and managed by Columbia Sussex across three brands, the company said.Price: $336.33, Change: $+3.58, Percent Change: +1.08%

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Wire88d ago

Hilton Worldwide Unit Launches Offering of Senior Notes

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) said Thursday its indirect subsidiary Hilton Domestic Operating plans to offer $1 billion of senior notes due 2031.Net proceeds will be used to repay $450 million of borrowings under the subsidiary's revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes, according to a statement.Price: $319.87, Change: $-1.64, Percent Change: -0.51%

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Research94d ago

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

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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Wire95d ago

UBS Adjusts Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $371 From $360, Maintains Buy Rating

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $351.17, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $323.36, Change: $+8.86, Percent Change: +2.82%

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Wire96d ago

Truist Lifts Price Target on Hilton Worldwide Holdings to $312 From $307, Keeps Hold Rating

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $350.78 according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $317.77, Change: $-5.58, Percent Change: -1.73%

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Wire97d ago

HSBC Raises Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $387 From $353

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $346.91, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $326.62, Change: $-5.83, Percent Change: -1.76%

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Wire97d ago

Mizuho Securities Adjusts Hilton Worldwide Price Target to $326 From $321, Maintains Neutral Rating

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $346.91, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $328.77, Change: $-3.69, Percent Change: -1.11%

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Research97d ago

Research Alert: Hlt: Strong Q1 Results Offset By Weak Q2 Profit Outlook

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:HLT posted Q1 adj. EPS of $2.01 (+16.8% Y/Y), beating the $1.97 consensus, while total revenue of $2.94B (+9.0% Y/Y) was in line with estimates. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth accelerated 110 bps to +3.6%, led by occupancy gains (+140 bps to 67.4%) and average daily rate increases (+1.5% Y/Y), with broad-based strength across regions led by Europe (+6.9%) and Asia Pacific (+4.7%). Development momentum remained robust with 26,200 new rooms approved and the launch of Select by Hilton expanding into 26 new countries, positioning HLT well for continued growth. Despite raising systemwide RevPAR guidance to 2%-3% from 1%-2%, Q2 adj. EBITDA guidance ($1,015M-$1,035M) disappointed vs. the $1,081M consensus. We view the profit guidance as disappointing given the raised RevPAR outlook, suggesting consensus estimates could be too high. In our view, while strong demand trends and World Cup benefits could drive RevPAR outperformance, the guidance disconnect raises concerns about margin expansion potential.

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US Markets97d ago

Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell as Traders Monitor Developments on US-Iran Negotiations; Fed Policy Meeting on Deck

US equity futures were mostly pointing lower on Tuesday as traders monitor developments on negotiations between the US and Iran and await the Federal Reserve's latest decision on interest rates, along with a fresh round of corporate earnings.The S&P 500 decreased 0.2% and the Nasdaq declined 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average inclined 0.3% in premarket activity. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 finished Monday trading with new closing highs for a second consecutive session, while the Dow ended in the red.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly said Monday that President Donald Trump reviewed a new proposal from Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz with national security officials, according to Bloomberg News. Trump has made his "red lines" extremely clear with respect to Iran and will address the matter "very soon," Leavitt said.Tehran recently submitted a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and delay talks on uranium enrichment, Axios reported, citing a US official and two other sources.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.5% to $99.73 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent gained 2.8% to $111.28.The Fed's monetary policy committee is set to kick off its meeting on interest rates today, with a decision due tomorrow. Markets widely expect the central bank to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged for a third consecutive meeting, according to the CME FedWatch tool.With the Federal Open Market Committee's decision unlikely to surprise, the market is expected to focus on the policy statement and post-meeting remarks of Chair Jerome Powell, said David Doyle, head of economics at Macquarie Group."Given that elevated oil prices have persisted for nearly two months now, future guidance may shift somewhat," he said in a Monday report e-mailed to. "This would be in contrast to March where there were limited changes made. Our view remains that the next policy move is likely to be a hike with the most likely timing in (the first half of 2027)."Treasury yields were trending upwards in premarket action, with the two-year rate advancing 1.9 basis points to 3.82% and the 10-year rate adding 1.8 basis points to 4.35%.Coca-Cola (KO), S&P Global (SPGI), Spotify Technology (SPOT), United Parcel Service (UPS), Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Hilton Worldwide (HLT) and General Motors (GM) are scheduled to release their latest financial results before the bell, among others. Visa (V), T-Mobile US (TMUS) and Starbucks (SBUX) post earnings after the markets close.Shares of Snap (SNAP) nudged down 0.2% pre-bell after the social media company finished the previous session with a 7.3% jump. Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) moved 0.4% lower as the computational software company announced its latest quarterly results. Oracle (ORCL) fell 5.5%.Tuesday's economic calendar has the Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for February, at 9 am ET. The consumer confidence report for April is out at 10 am, along with the Richmond Fed manufacturing index for the same month.Gold dropped 1.4% to $4,626 per troy ounce, while bitcoin ticked down 0.2% to $76,604.

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Wire98d ago

Hilton, Marriott Gain as US Hotel RevPAR Tops Forecasts, BofA Says

Hilton Worldwide (HLT) and Marriott International (MAR) were among the top performers in the lodging sector in Q1, as stronger-than-expected US revenue per available room drove sector upgrades, BofA Securities said in a Monday note.BofA said US RevPAR rose 3.8% in Q1, with hotel C-corps tracking about 80 basis points ahead of Street expectations, supported by resilient leisure demand and improving pricing trends across key segments.Hilton and Marriott tracked above consensus RevPAR forecasts for the quarter, with Hilton up about 2.8% and Marriott about 3%, BofA said. Choice Hotels International (CHH) was slightly negative but still outperformed relative to Street estimates, according to the report.Across the broader sector, the bank raised 2026 EBITDA estimates by about 30 basis points on average, citing a stronger-than-expected Q1 start, with gains led by luxury and resort segments, while economy and midscale chains remained weaker but are expected to improve as comparisons ease later in the year.Among lodging REITs, performance also exceeded expectations, with RevPAR rising about 2.5% in Q1, roughly 60 basis points above consensus, led by select-service and higher-end hotel REITs amid continued strength in leisure and urban travel demand, BofA added.BofA has buy ratings on Marriott and Hilton, with price targets of $395 and $375, respectively, while Choice is rated underperform with a $120 price target.Price: $333.49, Change: $-2.14, Percent Change: -0.64%

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Wire98d ago

BofA Securities Raise Price Target on Hilton Worldwide to $375 From $324

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