10-KPeriod: FY2022

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2022

Filed February 9, 2023For Securities:HLT

Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a strong recovery in its 2022 performance, with system-wide RevPAR exceeding 2019 levels in the latter half of the year, signaling a robust rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. The company expanded its global footprint, adding 308 net new hotels with 48,300 rooms in 2022, and maintained a significant development pipeline of 2,821 hotels and 416,400 rooms. Hilton Honors membership grew by 19% to 152 million members, highlighting the strength of its loyalty program in driving guest retention and spend. Financially, Hilton resumed its quarterly dividend payments and share repurchase program in 2022. The company demonstrated effective cost management, with general and administrative expenses decreasing year-over-year. Hilton also continues to prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism through its 'Travel with Purpose' strategy and setting ambitious new environmental and social impact goals for 2030.

Financial Highlights

51 data points
Beta

Revenue

$8.77B

Net Income

$1.25B

14.3% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$4.53

Total Assets

$15.51B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.21B

Free Cash Flow

$1.64B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$8.77B
Operating Expenses$6.68B
Operating Income$2.09B
Interest Expense$415.00M
Net Income$1.25B
EPS (Basic)$4.56
EPS (Diluted)$4.53
Shares Outstanding (Basic)275.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)277.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1System-wide comparable RevPAR exceeded 2019 levels in the second half of 2022, indicating a strong industry recovery.
  • 2Net unit growth of 4.7% in 2022, adding 308 hotels and 48,300 rooms, with a substantial development pipeline of 2,821 hotels.
  • 3Hilton Honors loyalty program membership grew by 19% to 152 million members.
  • 4Resumed quarterly dividend payments and share repurchase programs in 2022.
  • 5General and administrative expenses decreased by 5.7% year-over-year, demonstrating effective cost control.
  • 6Strong ESG commitment highlighted by refreshed 2030 goals focused on environmental (carbon, water, waste) and social impact (careers, communities, responsible conduct).
  • 7Significant progress in environmental targets, with a 47% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per square meter since 2008.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hilton experienced a strong recovery in 2022. System-wide comparable RevPAR in the third and fourth quarters of 2022 exceeded levels achieved in the same periods in 2019. While RevPAR for the full year 2022 was down 1.3% compared to 2019, this was driven by a decrease in occupancy partially offset by an increase in ADR, indicating a significant rebound.

Hilton's growth strategy focuses on expanding its global hotel network through management and franchise contracts, which require minimal capital investment from Hilton. The company added 308 net new hotels with 48,300 rooms in 2022, contributing to a 4.7% net unit growth. The development pipeline remained robust, with 2,821 hotels and 416,400 rooms expected to be added to the system.

The Hilton Honors program saw significant growth, with membership increasing by 19% to 152 million members by the end of 2022. This growth underscores the program's effectiveness in driving repeat business and guest loyalty.

Hilton resumed its quarterly cash dividend payments in June 2022 after suspending them during the pandemic. The company also restarted its share repurchase program in March 2022, with approximately $3.1 billion remaining available for repurchases as of December 31, 2022. This demonstrates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.