Stock Analysis
Data Source: SEC EDGAR 13F
Updated Hourly

Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT)

1K + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HLT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +46
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — HLT

Based on 1189 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

📈

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
🏔️

At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,189 hedge funds hold HLT right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
📶

Steady growth — +19% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+191 new funds entered over the past year (+19% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
🟡

Slight buying edge — 53% buying

620 buying559 selling
Last quarter: 620 funds bought or added vs 559 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
⚠️

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-23 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 158 → 118 → 191 → 168. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
🔒

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 57% conviction (2yr+) ■ 22% medium ■ 21% new
672 out of 1,189 hedge funds have held HLT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
📈

Growing discovery — still being found

119 → 158 → 118 → 191 → 168 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 158 → 118 → 191 → 168. A growing number of institutions are discovering HLT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
🏛️

Veteran-anchored — 60% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 60% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,234 holders: 736 (60%) are 2+ year veterans, 176 entered 1–2 years ago, and 322 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
🏆

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds

53% from top-100 AUM funds
70 of 1184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in HLT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HLT

In 2026 Q1, 620 hedge funds were net buyers of HLT (168 opened a new position, 452 added to an existing one), while 559 reduced or exited (437 trimmed, 122 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 53% of total institutional value in HLT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +46 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1189.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HLT

How many hedge funds hold HLT — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HLT vs. share price

Market Analysis: HLT

Analyst Price Targets

Avg. Price Target
--

Analyst Recommendations

Stock Performance

Real-time

Company Profile: HLT

-- --

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HLT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
HLT
+14.9%
XLY
+6.0%

HLT outperformed XLY by +8.9% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
HLT
+10.5%
XLY
-0.9%

Since the filing became public, HLT outperformed XLY by +11.4% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

70 top-rated funds 17 high-conviction
Consensus
8.0
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.9
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HLT
1K + Investors

Track Smart Money conviction in HLT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 1176 1143 2.89%
13F Shares 211M 231M -8.57%
Total Value $60.11B $64.52B -6.83%
New Positions 165 191 -26
Increased Positions 437 407 +30
Closed Positions 132 96 +36
Reduced Positions 417 388 +29
Total Calls 21 29 -27.59%
Total Puts 29 26 11.54%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.38 0.9 Bearish

Statistics: HLT

View More

Valuation Measures Data as of: --

Market Cap --
Enterprise Value --
Trailing P/E --
Forward P/E --
PEG Ratio (5yr expected) --
Price/Sales (ttm) --
Price/Book (mrq) --
Enterprise Value/Revenue --
Enterprise Value/EBITDA --
Beta (5Y Monthly) --
Short Ratio (Days to Cover) --
Short % of Float --

Financial Highlights

Profitability
Profit Margin --
Return on Assets (ttm) --
Return on Equity (ttm) --
Income Statement & Cash Flow
Revenue (ttm) --
Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) --
Diluted EPS (ttm) --
Total Cash (mrq) --
Total Debt/Equity (mrq) --
Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) --

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

1K + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in HLT. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

QUARTER:
Top 25 HLT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Gray Foundation 56.08% 731,666 $222.5M
2 Pelham Capital Ltd. 19.06% 80,000 $24.3M
3 Anabranch Capital Management, LP 18.08% 68,319 $20.8M
4 Obion Capital Management LP 14.36% 47,901 $14.6M
5 Camrose Capital Investment Partners LLP 12.05% 302,924 $92.1M
6 GFI Investment Counsel Ltd. 10.33% 248,561 $75.6M
7 Foxhaven Asset Management, LP 10.18% 1,066,664 $324.4M
8 Landmark Investment Partners, L.P. 9.19% 42,108 $12.8M
9 Clio Asset Management LLC 8.54% 33,511 $10.2M
10 Drystone LLC 7.93% 28,931 $8.8M
11 Lansing Management LP 7.89% 39,085 $11.9M
12 Hudson Way Capital Management LLC 7.67% 263,698 $80.2M
13 Shelter Rock Management, LLC 7.35% 22,802 $6.9M
14 Visualize Group LP 6.79% 54,240 $16.5M
15 Stenham Asset Management (UK) Plc 6.45% 20,150 $5.8M
16 Owlhouse Capital LP 5.71% 14,124 $4.3M
17 Jackson Hill Advisors, LLC 5.50% 35,000 $10.6M
18 Morgens Waterfall Vintiadis & Co Inc 5.06% 13,500 $4.1M
19 Ilex Capital Partners (UK) LLP 4.65% 620,787 $188.8M
20 One Madison Group LLC 4.32% 123,040 $37.4M
21 Shellback Capital, LP 3.89% 90,000 $27.4M
22 Flat Footed LLC 3.82% 115,500 $35.1M
23 McCollum Christoferson Group LLC 3.69% 109,880 $12.3M
24 Haven Capital Group, Inc. 3.57% 12,666 $3.9M
25 Broad Run Investment Management, LLC 3.43% 64,139 $19.5M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HLT?

Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HLT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HLT?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 620 funds bought or added vs 559 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HLT holders?

Elite ownership — 53% AUM from top-100 funds: 70 of 1184 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 53% of total institutional value in HLT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HLT?

57% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 672 out of 1,189 hedge funds have held HLT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Hilton Worldwide Hldgs Inc (HLT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HLT has moved +10.5% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to -0.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +11.4%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HLT has gained +14.9% vs +6.0% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

Full history →