Hyatt Hotels: Truist Securities Raises PT to $159, Maintains Buy Rating

Hyatt Hotels: Truist Securities Raises PT to $159, Maintains Buy Rating

Truist Securities has recently revised its price target for Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) to $159, while maintaining a "buy" rating for the stock. This update follows the company's strong earnings report, which showed a quarterly EPS of $0.68, surpassing analyst expectations of $0.62. Revenue for the period was $1.81 billion, also exceeding estimates of $1.74 billion [1].

The analyst's decision to raise the price target reflects the company's robust financial performance and its position as a leading hospitality provider. Hyatt Hotels operates through multiple segments, including Owned and Leased Hotels, Americas Management and Franchising, ASPAC Management and Franchising, EAME Management and Franchising, and Apple Leisure Group. The company's diversified portfolio of properties, consisting of full-service hotels, resorts, and other accommodations, has contributed to its stable earnings growth [2].

In addition to the earnings report, Hyatt Hotels has also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on September 10th. This dividend represents an annualized yield of 0.4% and a payout ratio of 14.25% [1]. The company's dividend payout ratio is relatively low, indicating that there is room for future dividend increases as the business continues to generate strong cash flows.

The stock has seen increased institutional interest, with several prominent investors modifying their holdings in the first quarter. Magnetar Financial LLC, for instance, purchased 9,118 shares valued at approximately $1.12 million, while Long Pond Capital LP bought a new position valued at $191.92 million [1]. This increased interest from institutional investors underscores the confidence in Hyatt Hotels' long-term prospects.

Truist Securities' analyst, Patrick Scholes, has a success rate of 56.3% and a total average return of 9.5% over the past year, according to TipRanks data [2]. His recommendation to maintain a "buy" rating and raise the price target to $159 reflects a positive outlook on the company's future performance.

In conclusion, Truist Securities' updated price target and buy rating for Hyatt Hotels are based on the company's strong earnings report and robust financial performance. The stock's increased institutional interest and stable dividend payout ratio further support a positive outlook for investors.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-magnetar-financial-llc-invests-112-million-in-hyatt-hotels-corporation-h-2025-08-31/
[2] https://news.futunn.com/post/61607311/truist-financial-maintains-hyatt-hotels-hus-with-buy-rating-announces