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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Stock (NYSE: HLT)

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:HLT) Stock

HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS IN

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

Hilton Worldwide Holdings operates more than 1.2 million rooms across its more than 20 brands serving the premium economy through luxury segments. Hampton and Hilton are the two largest brands, representing 27% and 18%, respectively, of the company's total rooms, as of Dec. 31, 2024. Recent brands launched over the last few years include Home2, Curio, Canopy, Spark, Tru, Tempo, and LivSmart, as well as a partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World and acquisitions of NoMad and Graduate Hotels. Managed and franchised hotels represent the vast majority of adjusted EBITDA, predominantly from the Americas.

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<li>Approved 36,200 new rooms for development during the second quarter, bringing our development pipeline to a record 510,600 rooms as of June 30, 2025, up 4 percent compared to June 30, 2024 excluding the impact of acquisitions and strategic partner hotels</li>
<li>Added 26,100 rooms to our system, resulting in 22,600 net additional rooms for the second quarter, contributing to net unit growth of 7.5 percent from June 30, 2024</li>
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Earnings

News

Hilton Worldwide Q2 Added 22,600 Net Additional Rooms; Approved 36,200 New Rooms For Development

Hilton Worldwide Q2 System-wide Comparable RevPAR -0.5%

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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="1">Year Ending</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="1">December 31, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">Low Case</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">High Case</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income attributable to Hilton stockholders</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,633</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,675</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted EPS(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">6.82</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">6.99</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Special items(2):</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Cost reimbursement revenues</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(3,441</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(3,441</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Reimbursed expenses</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3,654</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3,654</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FF&amp;E replacement reserves</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">73</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">73</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Tax related adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">3</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Other adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">24</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">24</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total special items before taxes</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">313</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">313</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Income tax expense on special items</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(71</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(71</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total special items after taxes</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">242</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">242</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income, adjusted for special items</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,875</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1,917</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">7.83</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">8.00</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Guidance

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Lowers FY2025 GAAP EPS Guidance from $7.04-$7.22 to $6.82-$6.99 vs $7.24 Est

Hilton Worldwide Raises FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $7.76-$7.94 to $7.83-$8.00 vs $7.90 Est

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<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="8" rowspan="1">
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
OUTLOOK: NET INCOME AND DILUTED EPS, ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="1">Three Months Ending</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="1">September 30, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">Low Case</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">High Case</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income attributable to Hilton stockholders</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">451</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">465</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted EPS(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1.89</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1.95</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Special items(2):</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">FF&amp;E replacement reserves</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">23</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">23</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Other adjustments</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total special items before taxes</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">25</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">25</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Income tax expense on special items</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(4</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(4</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Total special items after taxes</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">21</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">21</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Net income, adjusted for special items</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">472</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">486</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Diluted EPS, adjusted for special items(1)</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">1.98</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2.04</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Sees Q3 GAAP EPS $1.89-$1.95 vs $2.08 Est

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Sees Q3 Adj EPS $1.98-$2.04 vs $2.14 Est

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 9.34 percent. This is a 15.18 percent increase over earnings of $1.91 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.137 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.096 billion by 1.33 percent. This is a 6.30 percent increase over sales of $2.951 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Q2 Adj. EPS $2.20 Beats $2.01 Estimate, Sales $3.137B Beat $3.096B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For July 23, 2025

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-07-23. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Hilton Worldwide Holdings will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.02. 
Anticipation surrounds Hilton Worldwide Holdings's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.11 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.41% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Hilton Worldwide Holdings's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>1.68</td>
<td>1.85</td>
<td>1.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.72</td>
<td>1.76</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1753196463_0_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Stock</h3>
Shares of Hilton Worldwide Holdings were trading at $270.85 as of July 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 26.76%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLT/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Hilton Worldwide Holdings visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Exploring Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Earnings Expectations

B of A Securities analyst Shaun Kelley maintains Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $275 to $285.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Raises Price Target to $285

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.98% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.49%. Currently, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a market capitalization of $64.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HLT: If an investor had bought $1000 of HLT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,595.27 today based on a price of $272.21 for HLT at the time of writing.
<h3>Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752788712_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Hilton Worldwide Holdings Stock In The Last 10 Years

The 2<a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/fifa-club-world-cup-draws-1b-prize?r=3nmatg">025 FIFA Club World Cup</a> distributed a record-breaking $1 billion prize pool to participating football clubs, as sporting franchises and corporations seek to leverage global competitions to drive revenue growth and enhance their brand.
<a href="https://x.com/eurocapinsights/status/1945825014114136118">England's Chelsea FC defeated </a>Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the 32-team competition in the US. President Donald J Trump attended the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The team made an <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/chelsea-how-much-have-they-earned-at-fifa-club-world-cup/d5up0bm6avyk1qqvtx2krr1zg">estimated $153 million</a>, the largest single-tournament payout in the history of club football. The tournament, which featured a group stage and knockout rounds, included $475 million tied to sporting performance and $525 million awarded based on participation.
Europe's clubs received between $12.81 million and $38.19 million in base participation funds, while clubs from South America earned $15.21 million each, and those from Asia, Africa, and North America received $9.55 million. Oceania's sole representative, Auckland City, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/fifa-club-world-cup/articles-video/the-fortune-auckland-city-takes-home-from-the-club-world-cup-2025-06-25">earned $3.58 million</a>.
International sporting events, such as FIFA's Club World Cup, have become a vital source of revenue for participants, sponsors, and corporations. The global sports market will grow from $484.9 billion in 2023 to $651 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, according to data from <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sports-market-opportunities-strategies-2033-081600019.html?guccounter=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Research and Markets</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!L1v0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac3728b5-bf77-4621-bc2a-2468079467ee_742x492.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!L1v0!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fac3728b5-bf77-4621-bc2a-2468079467ee_742x492.png" alt="" title="" /></a></figure>
"Going forward, rise in sports tourism, rise in e-commerce platforms, rising disposable income and increase in globalization of sports will drive the growth," it said in May last year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FIFA Club Cup Adds $9.6B to US Economy</h3>
The FIFA Club World Cup, for example, has potentially generated as much as $21.1 billion in global GDP, with $9.6 billion of that in the US alone, according to <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/organisation/off-the-pitch/impact">FIFA</a>.
The tournament drew over 3.7 million attendees to 11 US cities, created more than 105,000 jobs, and unlocked $3.36 billion in social benefits, according to studies by OpenEconomics. Although the Club World Cup is smaller in scale, its economic impact per match and team is unparalleled.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9uVj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe1f57a5-a30b-4b34-8d37-20321558a675_1600x848.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9uVj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe1f57a5-a30b-4b34-8d37-20321558a675_1600x848.png" alt="" title="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">World Cup 2026 Impact, Source: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/04/09/160916/">OpenEconomics / Inside World Football</a></figcaption></figure>
In comparison, the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico may generate <a href="https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/fifa-wto-study-estimates-usd-47-billion-economic-output-from-fifa-club-world" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$40.9 billion in global GDP</a>. Of that amount, the US could receive as much as $17.2 billion, resulting in the addition of 185,000 jobs to the economy.
&#8220;48 national teams will compete in 78 matches RIGHT HERE IN THE USA," President Trump <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1919859966980014091">said </a>in May. "These events will also generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity&#8230; and create thousands and thousands of jobs for American workers.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hotels, Merchandise Suppliers Will Benefit from World Cup</h2>
Hotels, beverage suppliers, and merchandise suppliers stand to benefit from the World Cup next year. Hotel chains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) and Hilton Hotels (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) both have a significant presence in 16 cities hosting the tournament.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) is an official beer partner. This will likely boost its brand through enhanced visibility and sales opportunities at venues. Diageo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>) and The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) are also likely to benefit.
Coca-Cola is a key component of the S&amp;P 500 Consumer Staples Index, which is up 7.35% year-to-date. The index is slightly outperforming the broad market, as the S&amp;P 500 is up 6.73%.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ngd7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff835018b-0f72-4582-a1a9-8252954efa79_1410x816.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ngd7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff835018b-0f72-4582-a1a9-8252954efa79_1410x816.png" alt="" title="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">S&amp;P Consumer Staples 1-year chart, Source: TradingView</figcaption></figure>
FIFA's <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://retailwire.com/discussion/fifa-world-cup-2026-marketers/">top-tier partners</a> for the 2026 World Cup are Saudi Aramco, Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd, Qatar Airways Co., and Visa Inc. Other sponsors include Bank of America Corp., McDonald's Corp., Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., Unilever PLC, and Verizon Communications Inc.
Meanwhile, Adidas AG (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADDDF#OTCQX">ADDDF</a>) has an advantage in the merchandise category.
As a long-standing FIFA partner, the company holds broad licensing and marketing rights until 2030. While the football jersey market was valued at<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.marketreportsworld.com/market-reports/football-kits-market-14715817"> $7.62 billion</a> in 2024, tournaments have the potential to drive sales<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.adidas-group.com/en/media/press-releases/adidas-delivers-record-results-in-2018"> as high as 40%.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chelsea Profits Big, But Faces Financial Sanctions</h2>
Chelsea, which started the tournament with a $37.7 million participation fee, earned an additional $4 million for two group stage wins, and then collected $7.5 million for reaching the round of 16.
They made $13 million for quarterfinals before collecting $21 million in the semifinals. The finalist&#8217;s bonus was $30 million, topped by the winner&#8217;s bonus of $40 million.
Club World Cup success gave Chelsea a significant boost in transfer flexibility. The winnings will help cover much of their $252 million summer spending. However, the team will need to consider a significant fine. 
UEFA <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1lj8zr12gdo">fined the club</a> up to $78.5 million for breaching its Financial Sustainability Regulations. The fines included $26.7 million in unconditional penalties and up to $51.8 million in conditional fines.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UEFA Clamps Down on Financial Irresponsibility</h2>
UEFA stated that Chelsea's squad cost ratio was between 80% and 90%. This is well above the permitted 70% threshold for 2024.
"The CFCB First Chamber found that Aston Villa, Chelsea, Barcelona, Lyon, and others breached the squad cost rule," UEFA said in a<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/029b-1e280e8c0d89-0a2f9801ea14-1000--cfcb-first-chamber-finalises-the-assessment-of-the-financial/"> statement</a>. All clubs agreed to settlement agreements, which include fines and restrictions on registering new players."
Chelsea acknowledged the violations in a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-fc-enters-into-settlement-agreement-with-uefa">statement</a>.
"The club has worked closely and transparently with UEFA to provide a full and detailed breakdown of its financial reporting," it said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Auckland City Wins Big On A Small Budget</h2>
While Chelsea walked away with the most considerable sum, part-time club Auckland City emerged as the biggest winner in relative terms. Despite a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360725990/fifa-farce-how-international-media-reacted-auckland-citys-record-10-0-club-world-cup-defeat-bayern">record 10-0 defeat</a> to Germany's Bayern Munich, the New Zealand club earned $3.58 million, over seven times their estimated 2024 revenue of $488,000.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WpaF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fa186ba-4ca2-4d27-9f0a-965fdf69084d_961x650.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WpaF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fa186ba-4ca2-4d27-9f0a-965fdf69084d_961x650.png" alt="" title="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Percentage of revenue earned per club, Source: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c15w05pevzvo">BBC</a></figcaption></figure>
"They have earned so much money that it's difficult to see anybody being able to compete with them if they invest in the playing squad," Football finance analyst Kieran Maguire said. "It's good for them, but not necessarily good for the league."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UEFA Imposes Financial Fair Play in 2025</h2>
The <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uefa.com/running-competitions/integrity/financial-sustainability/">UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations</a>, which entirely replaced the former Financial Fair Play rules in the 2025-26 season, impose a strict limit. Clubs may spend no more than 70% of their revenue on player and coach wages, transfers, and agent fees.
Phased in 2023, the regulation also permits a maximum loss of $65 million over three years, extendable to $87 million if covered by ownership injection.
Clubs that breach these limits face escalating penalties, including fines, restrictions on registering new players, and in severe cases, exclusion from European competition.
The new framework also mandates fair market valuation of transactions and strict payment deadlines to ensure financial transparency and discipline.
Disclaimer:
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FIFA Club World Cup Could Generate $21.1B In Global GDP

Baird analyst Michael Bellisario maintains Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $246 to $276.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Raises Price Target to $276

Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., founded and led by the billionaire Bill Ackman, has a portfolio valued at $11.930 billion, which is concentrated in these four stocks as of the end of the first quarter of 2025.
What Happened: The hedge fund, with Ackman as its CEO, had 11 holdings as of the most recent reported quarterly period, which ended on May 15, highlighted in its 13F filing.
According to Pershing Square&#8217;s Net Asset Value (NAV) and performance report for June 2025, the fund&#8217;s portfolio had no short positions and most of its funds were invested in large-cap companies.
The portfolio was exposed to various sectors, including consumer products, consumer services, financials, leisure and hospitality, technology, and special purpose rights companies.
According to its 13F filings, the four major stock holdings in the foundation's portfolio made up at least two-thirds or 62% of the fund's holdings valued at $7.286 billion as of the first quarter of the ongoing calendar year.
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<td>Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>)</td>
<td>$2.207 billion</td>
<td>19%</td>
<td>30301161</td>
<td>New</td>
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<td>Brookfield Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>)</td>
<td>$2.149 billion</td>
<td>18%</td>
<td>41004657</td>
<td>18%</td>
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<td>Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>)</td>
<td>$1.532 billion</td>
<td>13%</td>
<td>23000914</td>
<td>0%</td>
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<td>Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHH#NYSE">HHH</a>)</td>
<td>$1.396 billion</td>
<td>12%</td>
<td>18852064</td>
<td>0%</td>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Uber Technologies</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Pershing Square has freshly acquired 30.301 million shares of Uber, making it the hedge fund&#8217;s largest position at the end of the first quarter.</li>
<li>The stock has advanced 53.05% on a year-to-date basis and 10.97% in the last month.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brookfield Corp.</h2>
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<li>Ackman has been acquiring the shares of the Canadian alternative investment management company, Brookfield Corp., over the last year, with an 18% or 6.111 million shares added at the end of the first quarter.</li>
<li>Its businesses are spread across several segments, including real estate, renewable power facilities, and infrastructure.</li>
<li>The stock has grown 9.37% YTD and 7.42% in the last month.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Restaurant Brands International Inc.</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Holding 23 million shares, Ackman&#8217;s Pershing Square has held a stake in this company for over 10 years, since the fourth quarter of 2014.</li>
<li>The fund has made no change in its holding of the stock over the last three quarters. </li>
<li>Restaurant Brands&#8217; stock has advanced 3.51% YTD and declined by 2.71% in the last month.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HHH#NYSE">HHH</a>)</h2>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Pershing Square owns 12% or 18.852 million shares of the real estate development and management company.</li>
<li>Ackman also serves as the executive chairman of the company&#8217;s board with an agenda to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45199902/bill-ackman-strikes-deal-to-form-mini-version-of-berkshire-hathaway-a-free-money-generating-company-he-wouldnt-bet-against">transform Howard Hughes</a> into a diversified holding company like Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>).</li>
<li>The stock has declined 9.38% YTD and 0.68% over the last month.</li>
</ul>
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Why It Matters: Apart from holding 62% of the aforementioned companies, Pershing Square&#8217;s other investments also includes Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CP#NYSE">CP</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), and Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), with holdings in single digits ranging from 5.7% to 9.1%.
Along with less than 1% portfolio holdings in Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEG#NYSE">SEG</a>) and Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>).
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, declined on Monday. The SPY was down 0.75% at $620.68, while the QQQ also declined 0.75% to $552.03, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pr</a>o data.
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Bill Ackman Bets Over 60% Of Pershing Square's Portfolio In These 4 Stocks: UBER, HHH And More

Hilton Worldwide Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.01% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.85 million shares sold short, which is 3.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751551229_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Hilton Worldwide Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.95%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Live On CNBC, Josh Brown Hosts Segment Titled "Best Stock New Addition: Hilton"

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.4% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.68%. Currently, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a market capitalization of $63.93 billion. 
Buying $100 In HLT: If an investor had bought $100 of HLT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $352.76 today based on a price of $268.94 for HLT at the time of writing.
<h3>Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751380242_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In Hilton Worldwide Holdings 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) is currently in its 17th phase of the 18-phase Adhishthana Cycle. While the stock&#8217;s broader structure still holds bullish potential, current positioning likely suggests a bearish move before the final rally unfolds. Here's a breakdown of what lies ahead for HLT according to the Adhishthana Principles.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">HLT's Guna Triads and Their Implications</h3>
The Adhishthana Prinicples outline that Phases 14, 15, and 16 together form what's called the Guna Triads, a crucial segment that determines the nature of Phase 18. When these phases are driven by bullish strength (Satoguna), a clean upward move is likely in Phase 18. However, if they end with bearish energy (Tamoguna), the final phase typically opens with what's referred to as a "death move."
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1200" height="537" src="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/26094414/HLT-Adhishthana.png" alt="Fig.1 HLT Guna Triads (Source: Adhishthana.com)" class="wp-image-14919" style="width:637px;height:auto" srcset="https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/26094414/HLT-Adhishthana.png 1200w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/26094414/HLT-Adhishthana-300x134.png 300w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/26094414/HLT-Adhishthana-1024x458.png 1024w,https://contributor-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/26094414/HLT-Adhishthana-768x344.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fig.1 HLT&#8217;s Guna Triads (Source: Adhishthana.com)</figcaption></figure>
In HLT's case, Phases 14 and 15 were both driven by mild Satoguna, with rallies of roughly 23% and 26%, respectively. But Phase 16 introduced a severe Tamoguna, pushing the stock down nearly 28%. This change in energy marks a sharp departure from the ideal path toward a clean Nirvana move.
Quoting from my book, Adhishthana: The Principles That Govern Wealth, Time &amp; Tragedy:
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">"If the Gūna Triad concludes with a strong Tamoguna in C16, C18 will begin with a decisive death move."
</blockquote>
Given this setup, Phase 18 for HLT is expected to begin with a significant bearish move before any substantial upside can materialize.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Outlook for Phase 18: A Final Shakeout Before Nirvana</h3>
HLT is currently in Phase 17, which is generally considered a no-action phase within the Adhishthana framework. This phase is marked by low conviction. It continues until November 9, 2025.&nbsp;
Once the stock transitions into Phase 18 on November 10, 2025, the framework suggests a bearish &#8220;death move&#8221; will likely begin. This move is expected to unfold between 10 November 2025 and 10 May 2026, during which the stock could experience a sharp correction driven by residual Tamoguna.
Only after this death move concludes is the stock expected to stabilize and begin its final rally, potentially leading to new all-time highs. This Satoguna-driven rebound typically represents the last major opportunity for investors to capture upside before the cycle resets.&nbsp;
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Takeaway for HLT: Stay Patient</h3>
Despite HLT's overall bullish long-term structure, the near-term outlook remains weak. The presence of a strong Tamoguna in the Guna Triads, along with the inertia of Phase 17, indicates that a breakdown is more likely than a breakout in the coming months. The best course of action is to remain on the sidelines until the death move in Phase 18 is complete. A more favorable risk-reward setup will likely emerge sometime after May 2026, once the final phase's early turbulence has passed.

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HLT Stock: A Breakdown Likely Before It Hits All-Time Highs

Hilton Worldwide Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.5% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.79%. Currently, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has a market capitalization of $59.98 billion. 
Buying $1000 In HLT: If an investor had bought $1000 of HLT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,367.39 today based on a price of $252.34 for HLT at the time of writing.
<h3>Hilton Worldwide Holdings's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750711521_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Hilton Worldwide Holdings 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Anthony Paolone upgraded BXP, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXP#NYSE">BXP</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $72 to $78. BXP shares closed at $71.47 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BXP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Michael Mueller upgraded the rating for Ventas, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTR#NYSE">VTR</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $70 to $72. Ventas shares closed at $62.45 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Adrien de Saint Hilaire upgraded Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>) from Underperform to Neutral and maintained the price target of&nbsp;$80. Omnicom shares closed at $70.28 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EL#NYSE">EL</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $71 to $95. Estee Lauder shares closed at $75.20 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFRM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Richard Garchitorena upgraded the rating for FMC Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FMC#NYSE">FMC</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $41 to $50. FMC shares closed at $41.07 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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