Hilton Reports Strong Q4 & FY25 Adjusted Results, Raises 2026 Outlook, and Authorizes $3.5B Share Buyback

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Hilton reported strong adjusted Q4 and full year 2025 results, provided an optimistic 2026 outlook with increased RevPAR and profitability projections, and authorized a significant $3.5 billion share repurchase program.

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• Q4 & FY2025 Adjusted Financials Show Growth

  For Q4 2025, adjusted diluted EPS increased to $2.08 (from $1.76 in Q4 2024) and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $946 million (from $858 million). Full year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS was $8.11 (up from $7.12 in FY 2024) and Adjusted EBITDA reached $3,725 million (up from $3,429 million).

• Strong 2026 Outlook Provided

  Hilton projects full year 2026 system-wide comparable RevPAR to increase between 1.0% and 2.0%, with net income expected between $1,982 million and $2,011 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $4,000 million and $4,040 million.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program Authorized

  The board authorized an additional $3.5 billion for share repurchases, building on the $3.3 billion in capital returned to shareholders in 2025, which included $757 million in Q4 2025 buybacks.

• Record Development Pipeline and Net Unit Growth

  The company's development pipeline reached a record 520,500 rooms as of December 31, 2025, representing 4% growth year-over-year, and achieved 6.7% net unit growth for the full year 2025, with 2026 projected between 6.0% and 7.0%.

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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported mixed fourth quarter and full year 2025 GAAP results, with diluted EPS and net income declining, but adjusted diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA showing growth. The company's system-wide comparable RevPAR saw modest increases of 0.5% for Q4 and 0.4% for the full year. More importantly, Hilton provided a robust outlook for full year 2026, projecting system-wide comparable RevPAR to increase between 1.0% and 2.0%, with significant growth in net income and Adjusted EBITDA. The company also announced a substantial capital return plan, including a new $3.5 billion share repurchase authorization, following $3.3 billion returned in 2025. This positive forward guidance and commitment to shareholder returns, alongside a record development pipeline and the launch of a new brand, signals confidence in future growth and profitability, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high.