India, July 29 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its second quarter 2026 results.
Financial Highlights
- Diluted EPS: $2.10; adjusted EPS (excluding special items): $2.29.
- Net income: $482 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $1,054 million.
- RevPAR: System-wide comparable RevPAR up 3.9% (currency neutral) vs. Q2 2025.
Growth & Development
- 42,900 new rooms approved for development in Q2.
- Development pipeline now at 541,300 rooms, up 6% year-over-year.
- Added 24,100 rooms to Hilton's system, with 21,600 net additions, driving 6.1% net unit growth.
Strategic Moves
- Launched Undergraduate by Hilton, a new lifestyle brand targeting college and university markets.
- Issued $1.0 billion Senior Notes (5.5% due 2031) in May 2026.
- Repurchased 2.9 million shares, returning $966 million in capital this quarter and $2.03 billion year-to-date.
Outlook
- Full-year 2026 projections:
- RevPAR growth: 3.0-3.5% (currency neutral).
- Net income: $1.88-$1.91 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $4.04-$4.08 billion.
- Capital return: approx. $3.5 billion.
Company Snapshot
- Portfolio: 28 brands, 9,400+ properties, nearly 1.4 million rooms in 144 countries.
- Recognized as No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune.
- Innovations include......
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