Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) Operating Margin: 22.37%
Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s operating margin of 22.37% is 38% above its 5-year average of 16.16%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.71%–23.87%).
The operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) is 22.37% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.66% (21.79%).
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HLT Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
22.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
21.79%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
22.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.16%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
18.71%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
16.43%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
16.43%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+38.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+36.15%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+36.15%
HLT Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | — | 22.37% | 21.79% | 22.30% | 16.16% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $77.96B | 20.78% | 21.89% | 20.13% | -3.09% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $75.52B | 1.57% | 4.20% | 5.10% | 5.52% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $73.60B | 11.90% | 12.07% | 11.53% | 10.31% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $83.20B | 11.08% | 11.87% | 12.07% | 9.62% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 7.99% | 10.14% | 11.53% | 11.67% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $58.51B | 1.35% | 2.05% | 2.80% | 1.88% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $103.79B | 15.81% | 15.41% | 15.95% | 12.87% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.25B | 20.51% | 21.52% | 21.56% | 23.99% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $111.02B | 9.63% | 12.29% | 13.81% | 13.10% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
41.1%
Operating Margin
22.4%
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The operating margin for HLT stock is 22.37%.
- Is Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.'s operating margin of 22.37% is 38% above its 5-year average of 16.16%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-9.71%–23.87%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The TTM average operating margin for HLT stock is 21.79%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for HLT stock is 22.30%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for HLT stock is 16.16%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for HLT stock is 18.71%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for HLT stock is 16.43%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for HLT stock is 16.43%.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 22.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | 21.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | 21.74% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.87% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | -9.71% |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | 16.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.25% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.20% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.83% |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 11.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.86% |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.10% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.85% |
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About Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. operates as a prominent global hospitality enterprise, focusing on the management, franchising, and leasing of hotel and resort properties. Its business model is primarily structured around two main divisions: the Management and Franchise segment, and the Ownership segment. A significant part of its activities includes directly overseeing hotel operations and permitting the use of its distinctive brand names, trademarks, and service marks through licensing agreements. Hilton boasts an extensive and varied portfolio of hotel brands, encompassing categories such as luxury, lifestyle, full-service, focused-service, all-suites, and timeshare properties. This comprehensive collection features renowned names like Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, NoMad, Canopy by Hilton, Graduate by Hilton, Tempo by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Outset Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, LivSmart Studios by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Spark by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, AutoCamp, and Hilton Honors. Globally, the company's operational footprint covers vast regions including North, South, and Central America (with a strong presence in numerous Caribbean nations), alongside Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the entire Asia Pacific area. Established in 1919, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Travel Lodging
- CEO
- Christopher J. Nassetta