Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) has a profit margin of 12.56%, below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%.
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Hilton Worldwide Holdings posts a profit margin of 12.56% as of March 2026. That compares with 13.9% in the prior-year period — down 9.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.
In the prior comparable period, Hilton Worldwide Holdings's profit margin was 13.9%. The latest reading is 12.56% — a 9.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.
For Consumer Staples stocks, a profit margin near 14.42% is typical. Hilton Worldwide Holdings's 12.56% is lower that level. That is roughly 13.0% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 12.56% as of March 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.
Context for HLT's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 14.42%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Hilton Worldwide Holdings's other metric pages and overview cover the third.