10-KPeriod: FY2023

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2023

Filed February 7, 2024For Securities:HLT

Summary

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a robust performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, with strong growth across its management and franchise segments. The company expanded its global footprint, adding 353 net new hotels and 53,100 rooms, reflecting a 4.9% net unit growth. Hilton Honors, its loyalty program, saw a significant 19% increase in membership, reaching 180 million members, which is a key driver of customer retention and repeat business. The financial results were positively impacted by a broad-based increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) across all regions, driven by both higher average daily rates (ADR) and increased occupancy, particularly in the Asia Pacific region which saw substantial growth. The company's strategic focus on its fee-based management and franchise business model continues to yield strong returns, requiring minimal capital investment from Hilton. Hilton also demonstrated effective capital allocation by repurchasing approximately $2.3 billion of its common stock during the year.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$10.23B
Operating Expenses$8.01B
Operating Income$2.23B
Interest Expense$464.00M
Net Income$1.14B
EPS (Basic)$4.36
EPS (Diluted)$4.33
Shares Outstanding (Basic)262.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)264.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net unit growth of 4.9% with 353 net new hotels and 53,100 rooms added in 2023.
  • 2Hilton Honors loyalty program membership grew 19% to 180 million members.
  • 3All regions showed RevPAR improvement, with Asia Pacific leading with a 58.7% increase.
  • 4Franchise and licensing fees increased by 14.6%, and total management fees rose by 25.7% due to higher RevPAR and new hotel additions.
  • 5Owned and leased hotels revenue increased by 15.6%, driven by a 36.1% RevPAR increase in comparable owned and leased hotels.
  • 6Repurchased approximately 15.6 million shares of common stock for $2.3 billion.
  • 7Achieved Adjusted EBITDA of $3,089 million, a 19% increase from the previous year.

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