MCLEAN, VA - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its second quarter 2026 results. Highlights include:
- Diluted EPS was $2.10 for the second quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.29
- Net income was $482 million for the second quarter
- Adjusted EBITDA was $1,054 million for the second quarter
- System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.9 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the second quarter compared to the same period in 2025
- Approved 42,900 new rooms for development during the second quarter, bringing our development pipeline to 541,300 rooms as of June 30, 2026, representing growth of 6 percent from June 30, 2025
- Added 24,100 rooms to our system, resulting in 21,600 net additional rooms for the second quarter, contributing to net unit growth of 6.1 percent from June 30, 2025
- Announced the launch of a new lifestyle brand, Undergraduate by Hilton, an upper-midscale offering designed to expand Hilton’s presence in college and university markets, in June 2026
- Issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2031 in May 2026
- Repurchased 2.9 million shares of Hilton common stock during the second quarter, bringing total capital return, including dividends, to $966 million for the quarter and $2,034 million year to date through July
- Full year 2026 system-wide RevPAR is projected to increase between 3.0 percent and 3.5 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis compared to 2025; full year net income is projected to be between $1,883 million and $1,911 million; full year Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $4,040 million and $4,080 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 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 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 260 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, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.