Hilton Q1 2026 Results and Outlook Update

Hilton Reports Q1 Performance and Full-Year Outlook

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, along with an updated outlook for the full year.

For the quarter, diluted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.66, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $2.01. Net income for the period was reported at $383 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $901 million.

System-wide comparable RevPAR increased by 3.6 per cent on a currency-neutral basis compared to the same period in 2025, indicating steady demand across markets.

Growth and Development

During the quarter, the company approved 26,200 new rooms for development, taking its total pipeline to 527,000 rooms as of 31 March 2026. This reflects a year-on-year increase of 5 per cent.

Hilton added 16,300 rooms to its system, resulting in a net increase of 10,900 rooms. This contributed to net unit growth of 6.3 per cent compared to the same period last year.

In March 2026, the company also introduced a new brand, Select by Hilton, that combines elements of established hospitality standards with independent brand concepts. As part of this move, YOTEL joined as the first brand under this platform through an exclusive agreement.

Capital and Shareholder Returns

Hilton repurchased 2.7 million shares of its common stock during the first quarter. Total capital return, including dividends, reached $860 million for the quarter and $1.084 billion year-to-date through April.

Full-Year Outlook

For 2026, Hilton expects system-wide RevPAR to increase between 2.0 per cent and 3.0 per cent on a comparable and currency-neutral basis.

Net income for the full year is projected to range between $1.909 billion and $1.937 billion, while adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $4.02 billion and $4.06 billion.

The company has also projected total capital returns of approximately $3.5 billion for the year.

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