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Hilton Reports Third Quarter Results

MCLEAN, VA - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its third quarter 2019 results. Highlights include:

  • Diluted EPS was $1.00 for the third quarter, an 85 percent increase from the same period in 2018, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.05, a 13 percent increase from the same period in 2018
  • Net income for the third quarter was $290 million, a 77 percent increase from the same period in 2018
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $605 million, a 9 percent increase from the same period in 2018
  • System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 0.4 percent on a currency neutral basis for the third quarter from the same period in 2018
  • Approved 25,200 new rooms for development during the third quarter, growing Hilton's development pipeline to 379,000 rooms as of September 30, 2019
  • Opened 17,400 rooms in the third quarter, contributing to 15,600 net additional rooms, on track to deliver approximately 6.5 percent net unit growth for the full year
  • Repurchased 4.5 million shares of Hilton common stock during the third quarter, bringing total capital return, including dividends, to approximately $465 million for the quarter and $1.2 billion year to date through September
  • Full year 2019 system-wide comparable RevPAR is expected to increase approximately 1.0 percent on a currency neutral basis compared to 2018; full year net income is projected to be between $923 million and $937 million; full year Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $2,285 million and $2,305 million
  • Full year 2019 capital return is projected to be between $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion
  • For full year 2020, system-wide comparable RevPAR is expected to be flat to 1.0 percent growth on a currency neutral basis compared to 2019; net unit growth is expected to be 6.0 percent to 7.0 percent

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About Hilton

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 22 world-class brands comprising more than 7,500 properties and nearly 1.2 million rooms, in 126 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, was named the No. 1 World’s Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and has been recognized as a global leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for seven consecutive years. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 180 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube