Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. HLT NYSE

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has shown strong revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $8.8B to $12.0B (average +11.2%/yr). Net income reached $1.5B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +6.8%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 12.1%, which is moderate. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 41.1% (moderate), with a +10.3pp trend over the period. With a $76B market cap and MOAT composite score of 77/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (73/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 16-year history, the company was profitable in 15 of 16 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (55/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (77/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 62/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.