Q2 2026 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) reported strong second-quarter results with RevPAR, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS exceeding expectations.
- The company achieved one of the best quarters in its history for signings, further growing its record pipeline.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) opened more than 200 hotels totaling over 24,000 rooms, with significant growth in luxury and lifestyle hotels.
- The company is on track to return $3.5 billion to shareholders for the full year.
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT) continues to innovate with technology, launching initiatives like the Hilton AI Planner and a direct connection with Navon, enhancing owner profitability and guest experiences.
- RevPAR in the Middle East and Africa region decreased approximately 30% year-over-year, with uncertainty in recovery.
- RevPAR in China decreased 2.2% in the quarter due to a decline in group travel resulting from continued government restrictions.
- The company faces significant renovations in its ownership portfolio, impacting EBITDA by $20 million to $25 million.
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to impact third-quarter results, affecting adjusted EBITDA and EPS.
- Despite strong overall performance, the leisure transient RevPAR was only up 1.6%, impacted by unfavorable holiday shifts and pressure from the conflict in the Middle East.
Good morning, and welcome to the Hilton second-quarter 2026 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note this event is being recorded.
I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Charlie Ruehr, Vice President, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations. You may begin.
Thank you, Chuck. Welcome to Hilton's second quarter 2026 earnings call. Before we begin, we would like to remind you that our discussion this morning will include forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements made today speak only to our expectations as of today.
We undertake no obligation to update or revise these statements. For discussion of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ, please see the Risk Factors section of our most recently filed Form 10-K.
In addition, we will refer to certain non-GAAP financial
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