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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT), headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is a hospitality company that manages, franchises, owns, and leases hotels and resorts. Valued at $60.8 billion by market cap, the company provides hospitality services through various hotel brands, such as Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and more as well as owns over 8,300 properties across 138 countries.
Shares of hotel giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. HLT has gained 24.3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 12.5%. In 2025, HLT stock is up 3.5%, surpassing the SPX’s 1.3% rise on a YTD basis.