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Hilton Reports First Quarter Results; Raises Full Year Outlook

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MCLEAN, VA - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2026 results. Highlights include:

  • Diluted EPS was $1.66 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.01
  • Net income was $383 million for the first quarter
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $901 million for the first quarter
  • System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.6 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the first quarter compared to the same period in 2025
  • Approved 26,200 new rooms for development during the first quarter, bringing our development pipeline to 527,000 rooms as of March 31, 2026, representing growth of 5 percent from March 31, 2025
  • Added 16,300 rooms to our system, resulting in 10,900 net additional rooms for the first quarter, contributing to net unit growth of 6.3 percent from March 31, 2025
  • In March 2026, announced the launch of a new brand, Select by Hilton, combining the trust and perks guests expect from Hilton with the creativity and spirit of independent brands, with YOTEL, an independent lifestyle brand, becoming the first brand under Select by Hilton through an exclusive agreement
  • Repurchased 2.7 million shares of Hilton common stock during the first quarter, bringing total capital return, including dividends, to $860 million for the quarter and $1,084 million year to date through April
  • Full year 2026 system-wide RevPAR is projected to increase between 2.0 percent and 3.0 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis compared to 2025; full year net income is projected to be between $1,909 million and $1,937 million; full year Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $4,020 million and $4,060 million
  • Full year 2026 capital return is projected to be approximately $3.5 billion

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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 27 world-class brands comprising more than 9,200 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. 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 more than 250 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, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.