MCLEAN, VA – Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (“Hilton,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Highlights include:
- Diluted EPS was $1.27 for the fourth quarter and $6.12 for the full year
- Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $2.08 for the fourth quarter and $8.11 for the full year
- Net income was $298 million for the fourth quarter and $1,461 million for the full year
- Adjusted EBITDA was $946 million for the fourth quarter and $3,725 million for the full year
- System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024
- Approved 37,400 new rooms for development during the fourth quarter, bringing our development pipeline to a record 520,500 rooms as of December 31, 2025, representing growth of 4 percent from December 31, 2024
- Added 26,000 rooms to our system in the fourth quarter, resulting in 97,000 room openings for the full year, contributing to net unit growth of 6.7 percent from December 31, 2024
- Issued $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2034 in December 2025
- Announced the launch of a new brand, Apartment Collection by Hilton, in January 2026
- Expanded Hilton Honors Adventures in December 2025, welcoming Explora Journeys as the second partner, following AutoCamp in 2024, and expanding into luxury ocean travel
- Repurchased 2.8 million shares of Hilton common stock during the fourth quarter, bringing total capital return, including dividends, to $792 million for the quarter and $3.3 billion for the full year
- Full year 2026 system-wide RevPAR is projected to increase between 1.0 percent and 2.0 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis compared to 2025; full year net income is projected to be between $1,982 million and $2,011 million; full year Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $4,000 million and $4,040 million
- Full year 2026 capital return is projected to be approximately $3.5 billion
- Net unit growth for 2026 is expected to be between 6.0% and 7.0%
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About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 26 world-class brands comprising more than 9,100 properties and over 1.3 million rooms, in 143 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 243 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.
