Hilton Worldwide (HLT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 23, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJill Chapman - SVP, Head of Development Finance & Operations & Investor RelationsChristopher Nassetta - President, CEO & DirectorKevin Jacobs - EVP & CFODaniel Politzer - Executive Director, Equity Research - Gaming and LodgingDavid Katz - Managing DirectorElizabeth Dove - VP - Equity ResearchElizabeth Dove - VP - Equity ResearchMichael Bellisario - Managing DirectorSmedes Rose - DirectorConference Call ParticipantsSh ...

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Hilton's H1 2025 financial statements reflect decreased assets and increased deficit, alongside improved net income and operating cash flow [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) As of June 30, 2025, total assets decreased, liabilities increased, and stockholders' deficit widened due to repurchases Balance Sheet Summary (in millions) | Account | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $371 | $1,301 | | Total Assets | $15,904 | $16,522 | | Long-term debt | $10,909 | $10,616 | | Total Liabilities | $20,453 | $20,211 | | Total stockholders' deficit | ($4,590) | ($3,727) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q2 2025 revenues grew to **$3.14 billion** and net income to **$440 million**, reflecting overall positive performance for the first half Q2 Performance Comparison (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $3,137 | $2,951 | | Operating Income | $778 | $725 | | Net Income Attributable to Hilton | $440 | $421 | | Diluted EPS | $1.84 | $1.67 | Six-Month Performance Comparison (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $5,832 | $5,524 | | Operating Income | $1,314 | $1,258 | | Net Income Attributable to Hilton | $740 | $686 | | Diluted EPS | $3.07 | $2.71 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) H1 2025 operating cash flow significantly increased to **$1.11 billion**, while financing activities used **$1.96 billion**, primarily for stock repurchases Cash Flow Summary (in millions) | Activity | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $1,110 | $767 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($86) | ($318) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($1,960) | ($506) | | Net decrease in cash | ($928) | ($73) | - Repurchases of common stock were a primary use of cash, totaling **$1.644 billion** in the first six months of 2025, an increase from **$1.402 billion** in the same period of 2024[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail recent acquisitions, debt management, and the **Management and Franchise** segment's **$1.75 billion** Adjusted EBITDA as a key profitability driver - In May 2024, the company acquired the **Graduate brand** for **$210 million**, and in April 2024, it acquired a controlling interest in the **Sydell Group**, which owns the **NoMad brand**[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - In May 2025, the company repaid **$500 million** of Senior Notes at maturity. In July 2025, it issued **$1.0 billion** of new 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and used proceeds to repay outstanding borrowings on its Revolving Credit Facility[33](index=33&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) Segment Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | Segment | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Management and franchise | $1,745 | $1,635 | | Ownership | $65 | $69 | | **Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA** | **$1,810** | **$1,704** | [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses global expansion, resilient performance with **1.0%** H1 RevPAR growth, a robust development pipeline, strong liquidity, and significant stock repurchases [Overview and System Growth](index=19&type=section&id=Overview%20and%20System%20Growth) Hilton's portfolio expanded to **8,807** properties and **1.3 million** rooms, with Hilton Honors reaching **226 million** members and a **510,600** room development pipeline - As of June 30, 2025, Hilton's system included **8,807** properties and **1,304,879** rooms, with **226 million** Hilton Honors members, a **16%** increase from the prior year[66](index=66&type=chunk) Development Pipeline as of June 30, 2025 | Metric | Hotels | Rooms | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net additions (H1 2025) | 360 | 36,600 | | Development pipeline (total) | 3,636 | 510,600 | - Net unit growth from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025 was **7.5%**[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q2 2025 system-wide RevPAR declined **0.5%** (U.S. down **1.5%**), while H1 RevPAR grew **1.0%**, and Q2 Adjusted EBITDA rose to **$1.008 billion** Comparable Hotel RevPAR Change (Q2 2025 vs. Q2 2024) | Region | RevPAR Change | | :--- | :--- | | System-wide | (0.5)% | | U.S. | (1.5)% | | Americas (excluding U.S.) | 3.8% | | Europe | 2.0% | | MEA | 10.3% | | Asia Pacific | 0.3% | - The RevPAR decline in the U.S. for Q2 2025 was attributed to increased macroeconomic uncertainty and unfavorable holiday shifts, which led to a decline in group and business travel[83](index=83&type=chunk) Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation Summary (in millions) | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $442 | $422 | $742 | $690 | | Adjusted EBITDA | $1,008 | $917 | $1,803 | $1,667 | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=27&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Hilton maintains strong liquidity with **$448 million** cash, **$1.11 billion** H1 operating cash flow, and managed debt, including **$1.6 billion** in stock repurchases - During the first six months of 2025, the company repurchased approximately **6.9 million** shares of common stock for **$1.6 billion**. As of June 30, 2025, **$2.8 billion** remained available under the stock repurchase program[109](index=109&type=chunk) - In May 2025, the company repaid the **$500 million** May 2025 Senior Notes. In July 2025, it issued **$1.0 billion** of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and used proceeds to repay all **$515 million** of outstanding debt under its Revolving Credit Facility[108](index=108&type=chunk)[34](index=34&type=chunk) Net Cash Flow Summary (in millions) | Activity | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $1,110 | $767 | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($1,960) | ($506) | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=29&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risks are from SOFR and foreign currency exchange rates, with no material changes since year-end 2024 - The company's primary market risk exposures are from changes in one-month SOFR and foreign currency exchange rates[122](index=122&type=chunk) - The company's exposure to market risk has not materially changed from what was disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024[122](index=122&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=30&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2025, with no material changes to internal controls over financial reporting - Based on an evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by the report[123](index=123&type=chunk) - There were no material changes to the company's internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter[124](index=124&type=chunk) PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Legal Proceedings](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is involved in ordinary course legal proceedings, which management believes will not materially affect its financial position or results - Hilton is involved in various claims and lawsuits from the ordinary course of business, but believes the ultimate outcome will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to risk factors have occurred since the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 - As of June 30, 2025, there were no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024[128](index=128&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) No unregistered equity sales; Q2 2025 saw **3.2 million** shares repurchased for **$755 million**, with **$2.8 billion** remaining for future repurchases Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q2 2025) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2025 | 1,212,907 | $213.14 | | May 2025 | 924,191 | $245.08 | | June 2025 | 1,073,380 | $252.09 | | **Total** | **3,210,478** | **$235.36** | - As of the end of June 2025, approximately **$2.78 billion** remained available for purchase under the company's stock repurchase program[131](index=131&type=chunk) [Other Items (Defaults, Mine Safety, Other Info, Exhibits)](index=31&type=section&id=Other%20Items) No defaults on senior securities, mine safety disclosures are not applicable, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement changes were reported - Item 3: No defaults upon senior securities were reported[132](index=132&type=chunk) - Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures are not applicable[133](index=133&type=chunk) - Item 5: No director or officer adopted, modified, or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the quarter[135](index=135&type=chunk) ```

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter exceeded $1,000,000,000, significantly beating expectations, despite a modestly negative system-wide RevPAR [5][19] - Adjusted EPS also exceeded expectations, with diluted earnings per share adjusted for special items at $2.20 [20] - Year-to-date, the company returned $1,700,000,000 to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, on track to return approximately $3,300,000,000 for the full year [6][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - System-wide RevPAR decreased by 50 basis points year-over-year, driven by declines in occupancy and modest rate growth [19][20] - Leisure transient RevPAR grew by 1%, while business transient RevPAR decreased by 2% due to various factors including government spending declines and broader economic uncertainty [7][19] - Group RevPAR was roughly flat, with positive trends in company meetings offset by soft convention business [8][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. RevPAR decreased by 1.5%, largely due to pressure across business transient and group segments [20] - In the Americas outside the U.S., RevPAR increased by 3.8%, driven by strength in the luxury and lifestyle portfolio [21] - The Middle East and Africa region saw a 10.3% increase in RevPAR, while Asia Pacific's RevPAR was up 0.3%, with a 5.2% increase in APAC ex China [22][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company opened 221 hotels totaling over 26,000 rooms, representing a 52% year-over-year increase, achieving net unit growth of 7.5% [11][24] - Plans to welcome three new luxury and lifestyle hotels per week in 2025 were announced, with a focus on expanding in strategic markets [12][15] - The company aims for net unit growth solidly within the 6% to 7% range for the full year, supported by a robust development pipeline of over 510,000 rooms [15][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the intermediate-term outlook, citing a favorable regulatory environment and expected economic growth driven by significant investments across various industries [10][41] - The company anticipates RevPAR growth of flat to up 2% for the full year, with improving trends expected in the fourth quarter [9][25] - Management noted that the current operating environment is characterized by a thawing of the "wait and see" attitude among corporate clients, indicating potential for increased demand [32][106] Other Important Information - Hilton Honors membership grew to over 226 million, up 16% year-over-year, reflecting the strength of the company's global reach [16] - The company was named the most valuable hotel brand for the tenth consecutive year, highlighting its competitive positioning [17] - The company continues to focus on conversion-friendly brands, which accounted for over a third of openings in the quarter [13][75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on different segments (leisure, business, group) - Management noted relative strength in leisure and weakness in business transient and group segments, with expectations for a more normalized fourth quarter [28][31] Question: Development trends in China amidst RevPAR declines - Management expects modest declines in China but remains optimistic about long-term growth due to undersupply in the market [46][50] Question: Confidence in net unit growth - Management reinforced confidence in achieving 6% to 7% net unit growth, driven by strong conversion activity and a robust development pipeline [57][60] Question: Momentum in luxury segment and its implications - Management emphasized the importance of luxury and lifestyle brands for overall network effect and customer loyalty, while not being the primary source of profitability [64][70] Question: Current environment for conversions and key money usage - Management reported that 33% of deals in the quarter were conversions, with a disciplined approach to key money usage [74][78] Question: Timing of non-RevPAR fees - Management clarified that the timing of non-RevPAR fees was largely built into guidance, with some fees coming in earlier than expected [80][82]

Company Performance - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $2.2 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.04 per share, and up from $1.91 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +7.84% [1] - The company posted revenues of $3.14 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.99% and increasing from $2.95 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Hilton has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates and revenue estimates [2] Stock Movement and Outlook - Hilton Worldwide shares have increased approximately 10.8% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] - The company's future stock performance will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the earnings outlook [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $2.14 on revenues of $3.06 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.92 on revenues of $11.85 billion [7] Industry Context - The Hotels and Motels industry, to which Hilton belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that investors should monitor these revisions closely [5][6]

[Hilton Second Quarter 2025 Results](index=1&type=section&id=Hilton%20Reports%20Second%20Quarter%20Results) Hilton reported strong Q2 2025 profit growth and record development, with a slight RevPAR decline [Financial and Operational Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20and%20Operational%20Highlights) Hilton reported strong Q2 2025 financial results and record development, with a slight RevPAR decline Q2 2025 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Diluted EPS | $1.84 | | Diluted EPS, adjusted | $2.20 | | Net Income | $442 million | | Adjusted EBITDA | $1,008 million | - System-wide comparable RevPAR declined by **0.5%** on a currency-neutral basis compared to Q2 2024[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The development pipeline reached a record **510,600 rooms** as of June 30, 2025, a **4% increase** year-over-year, with **36,200 new rooms** approved in the quarter[3](index=3&type=chunk) - Net unit growth was **7.5%** from June 30, 2024, with **22,600 net additional rooms** in Q2 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) - Returned **$791 million** to shareholders in Q2, comprising **$755 million** in share repurchases (3.2 million shares) and **$36 million** in dividends[3](index=3&type=chunk)[13](index=13&type=chunk)[14](index=14&type=chunk) [CEO Overview and Performance Summary](index=3&type=section&id=CEO%20Overview%20and%20Performance%20Summary) CEO Christopher J. Nassetta highlighted resilient bottom-line performance despite Q2 2025 RevPAR softness, anticipating future growth - The CEO expressed confidence in future RevPAR growth, citing expectations for better economic growth in the U.S. and low industry supply growth[5](index=5&type=chunk) RevPAR and Fee Revenue Growth | Period | System-wide Comparable RevPAR (vs. 2024) | Management & Franchise Fee Revenue (vs. 2024) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q2 2025 | -0.5% | +7.9% | | YTD Q2 2025 | +1.0% | +6.6% | YTD 2025 Financial Performance vs. YTD 2024 | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Diluted EPS | $3.07 | $2.71 | | Diluted EPS, adjusted | $3.92 | $3.44 | | Net Income | $742 million | $690 million | | Adjusted EBITDA | $1,803 million | $1,667 million | [Development and Pipeline Growth](index=3&type=section&id=Development) Hilton maintained strong Q2 2025 development, opening 26,100 rooms and expanding its record pipeline to 510,600 rooms - Notable Q2 openings include the Sax Paris (LXR), The Marcus Portrush (Tapestry Collection), and Hotel Astoria Vienna (Curio Collection) and the first LivSmart Studios by Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria New York opened in July[9](index=9&type=chunk) - The development pipeline reached a record **510,600 rooms** across **3,636 hotels**[10](index=10&type=chunk) - The pipeline includes expansion into **29 new countries and territories**, with over half of the pipeline rooms located outside the U.S.[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Balance Sheet and Liquidity](index=3&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheet%20and%20Liquidity) Hilton maintained a strong balance sheet with $11.0 billion debt and robust liquidity, returning significant capital to shareholders - Total debt outstanding was **$11.0 billion** as of June 30, 2025, with no material maturities before April 2027[12](index=12&type=chunk) - In July 2025, issued **$1.0 billion** of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2033 and used proceeds to repay all **$515 million** outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility[3](index=3&type=chunk)[12](index=12&type=chunk) - Paid a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.15 per share** in June 2025, totaling **$36 million**, with another **$0.15 dividend** authorized for September 2025[13](index=13&type=chunk) - Repurchased **6.9 million shares** for **$1,718 million** in the first six months of 2025, with total capital return year-to-date through July at **$1,881 million**[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Company Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=Outlook) Hilton provides forward-looking guidance for Q3 and full year 2025, projecting RevPAR growth and financial performance [Full Year 2025 Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=Full%20Year%202025) Hilton projects full-year 2025 RevPAR growth of flat to 2.0%, with net income between $1,640 million and $1,682 million Full Year 2025 Guidance | Metric | Projected Range / Value | | :--- | :--- | | System-wide comparable RevPAR growth (currency neutral) | 0.0% to 2.0% | | Diluted EPS | $6.82 to $6.99 | | Diluted EPS, adjusted | $7.83 to $8.00 | | Net Income | $1,640 million to $1,682 million | | Adjusted EBITDA | $3,650 million to $3,710 million | | Capital Return | ~$3.3 billion | | Net Unit Growth | 6.0% to 7.0% | [Third Quarter 2025 Outlook](index=4&type=section&id=Third%20Quarter%202025) Hilton projects Q3 2025 RevPAR to be flat to modestly down, with net income between $453 million and $467 million Q3 2025 Guidance | Metric | Projected Range | | :--- | :--- | | System-wide comparable RevPAR growth (currency neutral) | Flat to modestly down | | Diluted EPS | $1.89 to $1.95 | | Diluted EPS, adjusted | $1.98 to $2.04 | | Net Income | $453 million to $467 million | | Adjusted EBITDA | $935 million to $955 million | [Financial Statements and Schedules](index=7&type=section&id=EARNINGS%20RELEASE%20SCHEDULES) This section presents Hilton's condensed consolidated financial statements and key operating statistics for the period [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Hilton reported increased total revenues and net income for Q2 and the first six months of 2025 compared to the prior year Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except per share amounts) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** | | **Total revenues** | **$3,137** | **$2,951** | **$5,832** | **$5,524** | | Franchise and licensing fees | $745 | $689 | $1,370 | $1,260 | | Operating income | $778 | $725 | $1,314 | $1,258 | | **Net income attributable to Hilton stockholders** | **$440** | **$421** | **$740** | **$686** | | **Diluted EPS** | **$1.84** | **$1.67** | **$3.07** | **$2.71** | [Hotel Operating Statistics](index=9&type=section&id=Comparable%20and%20Currency%20Neutral%20System-Wide%20Hotel%20Operating%20Statistics) Q2 2025 system-wide RevPAR declined 0.5% due to U.S. softness, offset by strong growth in Middle East & Africa and luxury brands Q2 2025 System-Wide Hotel Operating Statistics vs. Q2 2024 | Region / Brand | Occupancy Change | ADR Change | RevPAR Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **System-wide** | **(0.5) pts** | **+0.2%** | **(0.5)%** | | U.S. | (1.0) pts | (0.2)% | (1.5)% | | Europe | +0.8 pts | +0.9% | +2.0% | | Middle East & Africa | +7.2 pts | (0.9)% | +10.3% | | Asia Pacific | (0.3) pts | +0.8% | +0.3% | | Waldorf Astoria | +4.5 pts | +1.3% | +8.8% | YTD 2025 System-Wide Hotel Operating Statistics vs. YTD 2024 | Region / Brand | Occupancy Change | ADR Change | RevPAR Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **System-wide** | **— pts** | **+1.0%** | **+1.0%** | | U.S. | (0.3) pts | +0.7% | +0.2% | | Europe | +0.8 pts | +1.4% | +2.5% | | Middle East & Africa | +4.8 pts | +2.1% | +9.5% | | Asia Pacific | +0.3 pts | —% | +0.4% | | Waldorf Astoria | +4.6 pts | +4.3% | +12.3% | [Property Summary](index=11&type=section&id=Property%20Summary) As of June 30, 2025, Hilton's system comprised 8,807 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, primarily franchised in the U.S Total System Properties and Rooms as of June 30, 2025 | Category | Properties | Rooms | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Managed | 850 | 258,183 | | Franchised / Licensed | 7,911 | 1,031,409 | | Ownership | 46 | 15,287 | | **Total System** | **8,807** | **1,304,879** | - The largest brands by room count are **Hampton by Hilton** (**352,203 rooms**), **Hilton Hotels & Resorts** (**224,838 rooms**), and **Hilton Garden Inn** (**160,527 rooms**)[36](index=36&type=chunk) [Capital Expenditures and Contract Acquisition Costs](index=12&type=section&id=Capital%20Expenditures%20and%20Contract%20Acquisition%20Costs) Total capital expenditures increased in Q2 and the first six months of 2025, while contract acquisition costs remained stable Capital Expenditures and Contract Acquisition Costs (in millions) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** | | Total capital expenditures | $43 | $38 | $83 | $72 | | Contract acquisition costs, net | $42 | $40 | $72 | $77 | | **Total** | **$85** | **$78** | **$155** | **$149** | [Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures](index=13&type=section&id=Reconciliations%20of%20Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures) This section provides reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, to their GAAP equivalents [Reconciliation: Net Income and Diluted EPS, Adjusted for Special Items](index=13&type=section&id=Net%20Income%20and%20Diluted%20EPS%2C%20Adjusted%20for%20Special%20Items) This section reconciles Q2 2025 GAAP net income and diluted EPS to adjusted non-GAAP figures by excluding special items Q2 2025 Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted EPS (in millions, except per share) | Metric | As Reported (GAAP) | Adjustments | Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income attributable to Hilton stockholders | $440 | $87 | $527 | | Diluted EPS | $1.84 | $0.36 | $2.20 | [Reconciliation: Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin](index=14&type=section&id=Net%20Income%20Margin%20and%20Adjusted%20EBITDA%20and%20Adjusted%20EBITDA%20Margin) This schedule reconciles Q2 2025 net income to Adjusted EBITDA, which increased to $1,008 million with an improved margin Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** | | **Net income** | **$442** | **$422** | **$742** | **$690** | | Interest expense | $151 | $141 | $296 | $272 | | Income tax expense | $187 | $169 | $297 | $266 | | Depreciation and amortization | $43 | $34 | $84 | $70 | | Other adjustments | $185 | $151 | $364 | $369 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$1,008** | **$917** | **$1,803** | **$1,667** | | **Adjusted EBITDA margin** | **75.2%** | **72.2%** | **74.6%** | **71.4%** | [Reconciliation: Net Debt and Leverage Ratios](index=15&type=section&id=Net%20Debt%20and%20Net%20Debt%20to%20Adjusted%20EBITDA%20Ratio) This section calculates Net Debt, which increased to $10,574 million as of June 30, 2025, with a 3.0x TTM Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio Net Debt Calculation (in millions) | | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Long-term debt, including current maturities | $10,944 | $11,151 | | Less: Cash and cash equivalents | ($448) | ($1,376) | | **Net debt** | **$10,574** | **$9,860** | - The TTM Adjusted EBITDA as of June 30, 2025 was **$3,565 million**[49](index=49&type=chunk) - The Net Debt to TTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio was **3.0x** as of June 30, 2025[49](index=49&type=chunk) [Reconciliation: Outlook](index=16&type=section&id=Outlook%20Reconciliations) This section reconciles projected net income to Adjusted EBITDA and GAAP EPS to adjusted EPS for Q3 and full year 2025 outlook Full Year 2025 Outlook Reconciliation (Low Case, in millions) | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $1,640 | | Interest, Taxes, D&A, and other adjustments | $2,010 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$3,650** | Q3 2025 Outlook Reconciliation (Low Case, in millions) | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Net income | $453 | | Interest, Taxes, D&A, and other adjustments | $482 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$935** | [Definitions](index=18&type=section&id=Definitions) This section provides definitions for key non-GAAP financial measures and operational metrics used in the report [Definitions of Key Metrics](index=18&type=section&id=Definitions%20of%20Key%20Metrics) This section defines key non-GAAP financial measures and operational metrics, including Adjusted EBITDA, Net Debt, and RevPAR - **Adjusted EBITDA**: Calculated as net income excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other specified items like asset disposition gains/losses, share-based compensation, and cost reimbursement effects[61](index=61&type=chunk) - **Net Debt**: Calculated as total long-term debt (including current maturities) less cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash[66](index=66&type=chunk) - **Comparable Hotels**: Defined as hotels active for at least one full calendar year that have not undergone major changes (brand, ownership, large-scale projects) and as of June 30, 2025, 6,425 of the 8,702 hotels were classified as comparable[68](index=68&type=chunk) - **RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room)**: A key performance indicator calculated by dividing hotel room revenue by the total number of room nights available and is considered a meaningful indicator correlated to both occupancy and ADR[71](index=71&type=chunk)

Core Viewpoint - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is expected to report second-quarter 2025 results on July 23, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.03, reflecting a 6.3% increase from the previous year [1][8]. Revenue and Earnings Estimates - The consensus estimate for second-quarter revenues is approximately $3.06 billion, indicating a 3.6% rise from the same quarter last year [2]. - The expected growth in management and franchise hotel revenues is 6.5% year over year, reaching $905.6 million, while franchise and licensing fees are projected to increase by 8.1% to $745 million [5]. Factors Influencing Performance - Hilton's second-quarter performance is anticipated to benefit from strong group travel, international development, and growth in non-RevPAR fees [3]. - High-margin management and franchise fees are expected to significantly contribute to revenue, supported by hotel openings and brand conversions [4]. - Growth in Hilton Honors membership and stable performance from small and mid-sized business travel are also likely to enhance results [6]. Challenges and Projections - Despite positive factors, macroeconomic challenges such as cost inflation, foreign currency impacts, and uncertainty in corporate travel may pressure Hilton's bottom line [7]. - The company projects adjusted diluted EPS for the second quarter to be between $1.97 and $2.02 [7]. Earnings Prediction - The model predicts an earnings beat for Hilton, with an Earnings ESP of +2.70% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has a strong history of beating earnings estimates and is well-positioned for future earnings surprises, particularly in its upcoming quarterly report [1]. Earnings Performance - For the most recent quarter, Hilton Worldwide reported earnings of $1.61 per share, missing the expected $1.72 per share, resulting in a surprise of 6.83% [2]. - In the previous quarter, Hilton exceeded expectations by reporting $1.76 per share against a consensus estimate of $1.68 per share, achieving a surprise of 4.76% [2]. Earnings Estimates and Predictions - Estimates for Hilton Worldwide have been trending higher, influenced by its history of earnings surprises [5]. - The stock currently has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) of +2.70%, indicating increased analyst optimism regarding its near-term earnings potential [8]. - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) suggests a high likelihood of another earnings beat [8]. Statistical Insights - Research indicates that stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 or better have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive surprise [6]. - The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the Most Accurate Estimate reflecting the latest analyst revisions [7].

Core Insights - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) entered 2025 with steady momentum, driven by a diversified travel demand base, with system-wide RevPAR growing 2.5% year over year in Q1 2025 [2][9] - Group travel led RevPAR growth, increasing more than 6% year over year, while Business Transient and Leisure Transient also contributed positively [2][3] Company Performance - Business Transient's RevPAR rose 2% year over year, primarily from stable travel patterns of small and mid-sized companies, which constitute around 85% of the segment [3][9] - Leisure Transient's RevPAR increased by 1% year over year, showing robust activity early in the quarter but some slowdown later due to broader sentiment trends [3] - Hilton expects Group travel to remain the strongest segment for the remainder of 2025, supported by strong bookings and a healthy pipeline into 2026 [4][9] Industry Context - Peers such as Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H) are also experiencing RevPAR growth, benefiting from strong booking trends and recovery in group and business travel [5] - Marriott reported a 5.2% rise in global RevPAR in Q1 2025, while Hyatt's RevPAR increased by 5.7%, with luxury brands driving notable gains [6][7] Financial Outlook - Hilton reaffirmed its full-year system-wide RevPAR guidance of flat to up 2% for 2025, with expectations for Group and Business Transient to lead [4] - Earnings estimates for Hilton have increased to $7.91 and $9.04 per share for 2025 and 2026, respectively, indicating year-over-year growth of 11.1% for 2025 and 14.3% for 2026 [11] - Hilton's shares have risen 29.9% in the past three months, outperforming the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry, which grew by 9% [8]

Core Insights - The latest annual ranking of the "Top 205 Global Hotel Groups" has been published, reflecting the development trajectory of the global hotel industry based on data from the end of 2024 [2] Group 1: Rankings and Performance - Marriott International retains the top position with 1,667,331 rooms across 9,131 hotels, an increase from 1,560,687 rooms and 8,566 hotels in 2023 [3] - Jin Jiang International Holdings Co., Ltd. ranks second with 1,454,335 rooms and 14,377 hotels, up from 1,342,161 rooms and 13,250 hotels in the previous year [3] - Hilton ranks third with 1,268,206 rooms and 8,447 hotels, compared to 1,182,937 rooms and 7,530 hotels in 2023 [3] - H World Group moves up to fourth place with 1,088,218 rooms and 11,147 hotels, an increase from 912,444 rooms [3][4] - IHG Hotels & Resorts ranks fifth with 987,125 rooms and 6,629 hotels, up from 946,203 rooms [3] Group 2: Trends and Changes - The number of hotel groups on the list has decreased by over one-third from 2019 to 2024, indicating a trend of consolidation in the industry [6][10] - The top 50 list includes 21 Chinese companies, an increase from 19 the previous year, highlighting the growing influence of Chinese hotel groups [5] - The industry is entering a new phase characterized by stronger brands and increased concentration, with many rising companies demonstrating strong capital, technology, or brand capabilities [8] Group 3: Brand Performance - HanTing Hotel from H World Group tops the single brand ranking with 359,475 rooms, followed by Holiday Inn Express from IHG with 343,957 rooms [11][13] - Jin Jiang International Holdings has seven brands listed, the highest number among the groups, reflecting its extensive portfolio [13] - The ranking of brands shows a competitive landscape where mid-range and economy segments are undergoing significant restructuring [13]

Core Points - Hilton Group has announced that the giant panda "Hua Hua" will serve as the "Pet Experience Officer" for its summer campaign "Love You Regardless of Size" [2][4] - The campaign focuses on creating family-friendly travel experiences that cater to different family members, promoting intergenerational travel [4][5] - The collaboration with the panda base aims to inspire family travel ideas and provide rich experiences for guests of all ages [5] Group 1 - The "Love You Regardless of Size" summer campaign will feature specially designed "Hua Hua" themed rooms in selected hotels in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, equipped with custom amenities [8][10] - The campaign includes limited-time panda-themed meals in hotel restaurants, enhancing the family vacation experience [8][10] - A series of collectible blind box figurines and themed electronic room cards featuring "Hua Hua" will be launched nationwide [10][12] Group 2 - According to Hilton's 2025 Trend Report, 98% of new generation travelers in China actively participate in family vacation planning, with 68% of parents prioritizing their children's interests when choosing destinations [12] - The collaboration with the panda base is seen as a significant step in promoting the concept of integrating conservation into daily life, aiming to raise awareness and engage the community [12][14]