With a market cap of $73.6 billion, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising a broad portfolio of hotel and resort brands across luxury, lifestyle, full-service, and focused-service segments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Hilton manages thousands of properties in more than 120 countries, including well-known brands such as Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree, and Hampton.
The hospitality titan Hilton has outperformed the broader market over the past year and is maintaining that momentum in 2026. HLT stock prices have gained 21% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.4% returns. In 2026, the stock is up 13.9%, surpassing the index’s 13.7% rise.