Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) continues to draw attention with analysts from Barclays upgrading its price target to $244.00. The hotel giant has seen a surge in interest from investors, including Bill Ackman and Judith McHale, who have substantially increased their holdings. Hilton's brand strength and global demand have driven performance, causing HLT stocks to rise 50% in the past year. Furthermore, plans for major expansion and a boost in luxury line-up with 400 SLH properties are set to drive growth. The introduction of Madinah’s first Waldorf Astoria by Hilton and Taiba Investments exemplifies Hilton's aggressive expansion strategy. Nevertheless, Hilton trimmed its earnings outlook due to potential softening in travel demand. Notably, their Q2 earnings surpassed estimates, though revenues lagged. Despite a weaker-than-expected outlook, industry trends are positive and demand is set to sequentially accelerate. The company plans to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand for $210 million. However, it faces robust competition from the likes of Marriott and Airbnb. Coming next, Hilton has already announced a date for their Q3 2024 earnings release.
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