Hilton earnings rose in the third quarter of 2026, with adjusted earnings per share exceeding analyst estimates while revenue fell short. The hotel company reported net income of $536 million, up from $421 million a year earlier.

Key Takeaways

  • Adjusted earnings per share were $2.45, compared with an analyst estimate of $2.30.
  • Revenue of $3.325 billion was below the forecast of $3.369 billion.
  • Comparable revenue per available room rose 5.8% on a currency-neutral basis.

Hilton earnings and hotel performance

Hilton Worldwide reported diluted earnings per share of $2.37 for the quarter in results released October 27. Its adjusted figure of $2.45 is a separate measure from reported diluted EPS. The available information does not specify the accounting basis of the $2.30 analyst estimate.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose to $1.058 billion from $976 million in the third quarter of 2025. Management fees increased 9.5%.

System-wide comparable revenue per available room, or RevPAR, rose to $124.70 from $117.83 a year earlier on a currency-neutral basis. The measure reflects room revenue relative to available rooms.

Openings, outlook and listing transfer

Hilton said it had its highest quarter for organic openings and reported a development pipeline of 543,000 rooms. The pipeline represents planned development, not rooms already opened.

Chief Executive Christopher J. Nassetta said he expected momentum across Hilton’s system to continue through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. That is management’s outlook, rather than a reported result.

Hilton also announced plans to transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq. No transfer date was provided.

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