NYSE$HLT
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc reported increased revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2026 driven by system-wide RevPAR growth.
Hilton reported total revenues of $3.341 billion for Q2 2026, up from $3.137 billion in the prior year, with net income rising to $482 million. Operating income reached $858 million, supported by higher franchise fees and management fees amid RevPAR gains across most regions. The company continued share repurchases and maintained a strong liquidity position with over $1 billion in cash.
- Total revenues grew 6.5% year-over-year to $3.341 billion, led by an 8.5% increase in franchise and licensing fees.
- System-wide RevPAR rose 3.9% on a currency-neutral basis, with U.S. RevPAR up 5.4%.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter reached $1.054 billion, reflecting strong performance in the management and franchise segment.
- The development pipeline stood at 3,853 hotels and 541,300 rooms, with net room additions of 32,500 during the first half of 2026.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hilton · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.34B
Revenue by segment
Hilton · $1.36B total across 5 segments · Q2 2026
- Franchise and licensing fees$808M—59.5%
- Ownership$311M—22.9%
- Base and other management fees$99M—7.3%
- Other revenues$72M—5.3%
- Incentive management fees$69M—5.1%
Forward guidance
The company expects continued growth supported by its development pipeline and brand strength amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
Tailwinds
- Strong pipeline of 541,300 rooms under development
- Hilton Honors membership growth of 15% year-over-year
Headwinds
- Geopolitical conflicts impacting MEA region performance
- Potential delays in hotel openings due to economic conditions
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.7%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
30 / 53 earnings
Positive
+7.9%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-5.8%
Q1 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.5% | -4.2% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | -2.8% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.4% | +0.1% | +3.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.6% | -1.2% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.2% | +8.7% | +12.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.9% | +4.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.2% | -0.4% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.0% | -0.7% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.5% | +2.6% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.0% | -0.5% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.8% | +1.1% | +13.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.0% | +2.9% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.1% | -1.3% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.1% | +2.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.1% | +3.5% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +6.5% | +7.0% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.6% | -7.7% | -8.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.1% | -4.8% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.1% | +0.2% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.5% | -2.7% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.8% | -5.2% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.4% | +5.6% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.8% | +14.9% | +22.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.6% | +8.8% | +13.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.0% | -5.4% | +23.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.1% | +1.7% | -31.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.8% | +7.1% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | +1.3% | +2.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +4.9% | +6.1% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.9% | +10.0% | +15.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.9% | -0.4% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -1.1% | -4.0% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.0% | -1.9% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.6% | +0.1% | -2.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.8% | +1.3% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.8% | -0.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.8% | +3.0% | +12.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.3% | +0.1% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.1% | -0.6% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.1% | -2.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | — | — | — |
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