HLT (Hilton Worldwide Holdings) Institutional Ownership: 106.46% (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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HLT Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc HLT
86 GF Score
Price $320.49
GF Value $289.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Institutional Ownership?

Hilton Worldwide Holdings HLT -0.48% 86 Institutional Ownership is 106.46% as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates HLT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $289.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's institutional ownership is 106.46%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Insider Ownership is 1.36%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 86.60%.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Institutional Ownership Chart

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hilton Worldwide Holdings can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 87.31 85.41 84.87 82.57 82.90 83.20 78.69 76.76 77.09 72.40
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 106.46% mean?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a Institutional Ownership of 106.46% as of Jul. 31, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Institutional Ownership too high?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' current Institutional Ownership is 106.46%. Overall, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Institutional Ownership compare to MAR and H?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings' Institutional Ownership of 106.46% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hilton Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's current Institutional Ownership is 106.46%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $289.12, compared to a current price of $320.49 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 106.46%. Hilton Worldwide Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT), the current Institutional Ownership is 106.46% as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Worldwide Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $320.49 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $289.12. GuruFocus considers Hilton Worldwide Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HLT:

  • Institutional Ownership: 106.46%
  • GF Value™: $289.12 vs. price of $320.49 (10.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Business Description

Address 7930 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates 1.36 million rooms across its 27 brands, serving the premium economy through luxury segments. Hampton and Hilton are the two largest brands, representing 27% and 18%, respectively, of the company's total rooms, as of Dec. 31, 2025. Recent brands launched over the past few years include Home2, Curio, Canopy, Spark, Tru, Tempo, LivSmart, and Outset. Additionally, there is a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and acquisitions of NoMad and Graduate Hotels. Managed and franchised hotels represent the vast majority of adjusted EBITDA, predominantly from the Americas.
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