Hilton Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Hilton's third quarter 2024 results showed strong bottom-line performance exceeding guidance despite slower top-line growth due to macro trends and weather impacts. The company opened a record 36,600 rooms, surpassing 8,000 hotels, and achieved net unit growth of 7.8 percent.
Diluted EPS was $1.38 for the third quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.92.
Net income was $344 million for the third quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA was $904 million for the third quarter.
System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 1.4 percent, on a currency neutral basis, for the third quarter compared to the same period in 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Hilton provided guidance for the full year and fourth quarter of 2024, including system-wide RevPAR, diluted EPS, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2024 system-wide RevPAR is projected to increase between 2.0 percent and 2.5 percent compared to 2023.
- Full year 2024 net income is projected to be between $1,405 million and $1,429 million.
- Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $3,375 million and $3,405 million.
- Full year 2024 capital return is projected to be approximately $3.0 billion.
- Net unit growth for 2025 is expected to be between 6.0 percent and 7.0 percent.
Challenges Ahead
- System-wide comparable RevPAR for fourth quarter 2024 is projected to increase between 1.0 percent and 2.0 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
- Diluted EPS for fourth quarter 2024 is projected to be between $1.49 and $1.59.
- Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, for fourth quarter 2024 is projected to be between $1.57 and $1.67.
- Net income for fourth quarter 2024 is projected to be between $371 million and $395 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2024 is projected to be between $804 million and $834 million.