MCLEAN, VA (February 7, 2024) - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. Highlights include:
- Diluted EPS was $0.57 for the fourth quarter and $4.33 for the full year
- Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.68 for the fourth quarter and $6.21 for the full year
- Net income was $150 million for the fourth quarter and $1,151 million for the full year
- Adjusted EBITDA was $803 million for the fourth quarter and $3,089 million for the full year
- System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 5.7 percent and 12.6 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2022
- System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 13.5 percent and 10.7 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019
- Approved 33,800 new rooms for development during the fourth quarter, bringing Hilton's development pipeline to a record 462,400 rooms as of December 31, 2023, representing growth of 11 percent from December 31, 2022
- Added a record 24,000 rooms to Hilton's system in the fourth quarter, resulting in 62,900 room openings for the full year, contributing to net unit growth of 4.9 percent
- Repurchased 4.6 million shares of Hilton common stock during the fourth quarter, bringing total capital return, including dividends, to $784 million for the quarter and $2.5 billion for the full year
- Today is announcing a new, exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World ("SLH"), ramping up over the coming months to expand our distribution of luxury hotels
- Full year 2024 system-wide RevPAR is projected to increase between 2.0 percent and 4.0 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis compared to 2023; full year net income is projected to be between $1,694 million and $1,729 million; full year Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $3,330 million and $3,380 million
- Full year 2024 capital return is projected to be approximately $3.0 billion
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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 23 world-class brands comprising more than 7,600 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the nearly 190 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.