Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) has reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results, surpassing guidance across key financial metrics. The company achieved diluted EPS of $2.06 for Q4 and $6.14 for the year, with adjusted EPS at $1.76 and $7.12, respectively.
Net income reached $505 million in Q4 and $1.54 billion for the full year, while adjusted EBITDA totaled $858 million for the quarter and $3.43 billion annually—all exceeding expectations.
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System-wide comparable RevPAR grew 3.5% in Q4 and 2.7% for the year on a currency-neutral basis. Hilton’s development pipeline expanded significantly, with 34,200 new rooms approved in Q4, bringing the total pipeline to 498,600 rooms, an 8% increase from the previous year. The company added 98,400 new rooms in 2024, contributing to a net unit growth of 7.3%.
Hilton returned $3.0 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, including $781 million in Q4 alone. Looking ahead to 2025, the company projects RevPAR growth of 2.0% to 3.0%, net income between $1.83 billion and $1.86 billion, and adjusted EBITDA of $3.7 billion to $3.74 billion. Capital returns are expected to reach $3.3 billion, with net unit growth forecasted at 6.0% to 7.0%.
These results reinforce Hilton’s strong momentum and strategic expansion as it continues to lead the global hospitality industry.
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