Companies
Hilton Worldwide
S&P 500Consumer Discretionary· USA

HLT

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Hilton Worldwide

$327.26

+1.19%

Open $323.43·Prev $323.40

as of 13 Apr

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Power Core

Hilton's moat is the compounding network effect between its loyalty program, its direct booking channel, and the franchise owner's economic dependence on both.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorConsumer Discretionary

Direction of Movement

Pipeline, Loyalty Momentum, and Brand Expansion Drive Growth

ROC 200

+23.3%

Company Profile

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is a leading global hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns, and leases hotels and resorts across multiple segments. It operates through two primary segments: Management and Franchise, which involves hotel management and licensing of brand names, trademarks, and service marks to third-party owners, and Ownership, encompassing owned, leased, and joint venture properties. The company offers a diverse portfolio of world-class brands spanning luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites, timeshare, and economy categories. Notable brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, and Curio Collection by Hilton, among others, totaling 26 brands with over 9,100 properties in 143 countries and territories. This asset-light, fee-based model emphasizes franchising and management to drive growth through a robust development pipeline. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., founded in 1925 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, plays a pivotal role in the global hospitality industry by delivering hospitality services to leisure, business, and group travelers worldwide.

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Lodging

Employees

182,000

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