Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hilton Worldwide reported Q1 2026 earnings with an EPS of $2.01, beating estimates by $0.04, while revenue reached $2.94 billion, up 8.98% year-over-year but missing forecasts by $12.79 million. CEO Chris Nassetta highlighted strong global demand and record system-wide occupancy, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. CFO Kevin Jacobs noted disciplined cost management and reaffirmed full-year guidance. The company continues to expand its development pipeline, particularly in international markets.
- ▪Hilton's Q1 2026 EPS was $2.01, surpassing consensus by $0.04.
- ▪Revenue for the quarter was $2.94 billion, an 8.98% increase year-over-year but $12.79 million below expectations.
- ▪System-wide occupancy reached a record high during the quarter, driven by strong leisure and transient demand.
- ▪The company maintained its full-year 2026 guidance despite macroeconomic headwinds.
- ▪Hilton added over 40,000 rooms to its development pipeline during the quarter, with international growth accelerating.
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