Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.: EPS $2.45 vs $2.37 expected; revenue $3.33B vs $3.37B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 2.45 | 2.37 | +3.4% | 2.11 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 3.33 | 3.37 | −1.4% | 3.12 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 2.45 | 2.37 | +3.4% | 3.33 | 3.37 | −1.4% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | 2.29 | 2.27 | +0.9% | 3.34 | 3.32 | +0.5% |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Q1 FY2026 | 2.01 | 1.98 | +1.5% | 2.94 | 2.95 | −0.4% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Q4 FY2025 | 2.08 | 2.02 | +3.0% | 3.09 | 2.99 | +3.1% |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 2.11 | 2.06 | +2.4% | 3.12 | 3.01 | +3.7% |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | 2.20 | 2.05 | +7.3% | 3.14 | 3.10 | +1.3% |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | 1.72 | 1.61 | +6.8% | 2.70 | 2.72 | −0.9% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Q4 FY2024 | 1.76 | 1.67 | +5.4% | 2.78 | 2.78 | +0.2% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. results: EPS $2.45 vs $2.37 expected; revenue $3.33B vs $3.37B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 3.4%; revenue below the estimate by 1.4%.
Revenue was up 6.6% from $3.12 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). EPS was up 16.1% from $2.11 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 7 of 7 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. manages hotels, grants franchises and licenses its brands, alongside hotel ownership and leasing. Understanding its business therefore depends on the brands’ ability to attract guests and hotel owners, and on lodging activity that supports management and franchise fees.
Revenue growth points to expanding business activity, but understanding profitability requires examining the sources of that growth and the mix of operations. The balance between management, franchising and ownership affects how revenue translates into earnings because each activity has a different cost structure.
The range of brands and geographic reach gives the company a presence across varied lodging formats. This diversity matters because demand drivers differ across luxury hotels, full-service properties and extended stays, as well as across its markets.
What to watch on the earnings call: Listen for management’s comments on demand across markets and lodging categories, and on how management, franchising and ownership contribute to revenue growth and profitability. Operating costs and the brands’ ability to attract hotel owners also matter for understanding what sustains business activity.
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