Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) reported first-quarter 2026 earnings above analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.01. This result beat the consensus estimate of $1.94. System-wide comparable revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 3.6% on a currency-neutral basis.
Hilton issued a cautious outlook for the second quarter and full year. The company projects full-year 2026 earnings per share between $8.28 and $8.40. This forecast falls below the analyst consensus of $9.05. Second-quarter guidance also missed expectations. Hilton shares traded slightly lower on April 28 following the announcement.