Second quarter 2026 results exceeded expectations, with strong top and bottom-line growth, driven by robust travel demand, record development pipeline, and successful new brand launches such as Undergraduate by Hilton.
Operates 9,453 properties with 1,384,842 rooms in 144 countries as of June 30, 2026; Hilton Honors membership grew 15% year-over-year to 260 million members.
Net unit growth reached 6.1% year-over-year, with over 200 hotels opened and a pipeline of 541,300 rooms.
Owner profitability initiatives, including loyalty fee reductions and the RISE program, are enhancing margins and supporting long-term growth.
Q2 2026 revenue was $3.34 billion, up 6.5% year-over-year; net income was $482 million, up from $440 million in Q2 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $1.054 billion, up from $998 million in Q2 2025 and exceeding guidance.
Diluted EPS for Q2 2026 was $2.10; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.29.
Management and franchise fees grew 6.4% year-over-year; franchise and licensing fees rose 8.5%.
System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 3.9% year-over-year, driven by higher occupancy and ADR.
Full-year 2026 system-wide RevPAR growth expected at 3%-3.5%, with third quarter above and fourth quarter below the range due to event timing.
Adjusted EBITDA guidance for full year is $4.04-$4.08 billion; net income projected at $1,883–$1,911 million.
Diluted EPS for 2026 projected at $8.22–$8.35; adjusted diluted EPS at $8.89–$9.01.
Net unit growth for 2026 expected between 6.0% and 7.0%, with acceleration in the second half.
Approximately $3.5 billion expected to be returned to shareholders in 2026 via buybacks and dividends.
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