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H·Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A

$162.85
+1.67 (+1.04%)
Overnight$162.92+0.07 (+0.04%)
High
$163.23
Open
$161.97
Market Cap
15.21B
52W High
$206.86
Low
$159.83
P. Close
$162.85
P/E
192.51
52W Low
$134.18
Fwd P/E
33.39
DailyIQ Est.
$200.88
Inst. Ownership
20.5%
Short Interest
6.14%
Days to Cover
6.9
Div. Yield
0.37%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 25
Technical Score (1D)
55
BULLISH
News Sentiment
44
BEARISH
On Oct 13, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a neutral view on Hyatt Hotels while lowering the price target to $180 from $185. The downgrade was driven by concerns that the company may struggle to sustain growth amid rising operating costs and competitive pressures. The analyst cited weaker earnings guidance and a modest decline in occupancy rates as key factors prompting the price target cut. Despite the adjustment, the rating was not changed, indicating that the analyst believes the stock remains fairly valued relative to its peers. The update reflects the firm’s assessment of Hyatt’s recent financial outlook and market conditions.
LOW TARGET
$165 +1.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$197 +20.9%
19 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$222 +36.3%
11 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$165.00 - $222.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/13/11/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$200.88 (+23.3%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
267,631 shares
$51.3M
Pritzker Jason-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-09-15
Travis Tracey Thomas-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-09-15
O'NEILL HEIDI-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-09-15
Lalvani AmarSee Remarks
Option Exercise4,709 shares2026-09-14
Lalvani AmarSee Remarks
Sell1,364 shares2026-09-14
62/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✕Negative net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
-0.7%
Revenue CAGR
4.8%
Current Ratio
0.75x
Debt / Equity
1.28x
Return on Equity
-1.6%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.46$-0.11$0.24$0.58$0.93Q3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$0.77 - -
Q3'25$0.49$-0.30-161.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$1.8B$1.8B$1.8B$1.8BQ3'25Q4'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'25$1.8B - -
Q3'25 - $1.8B -

Market Data

H Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL55/100
$162.92+$0.07 (0.0%)
Market cap
15.21B
P/E ratio
192.5
Day range
$159.83 – $163.23
News sentiment
44/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$196.96 (+20.9%)
Consensus
Buy · 32 analysts
52-week range+21.4% off low · -21.2% from high
$134.18$206.86
Price $162.92 DailyIQ Est. $200.88

The technical read on H is balanced, which usually means the market is waiting on a catalyst. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into H?

RICH

At today's price, Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A needs to grow free cash flow about 56.9% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 9.19% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 6.9% a year, so the market is asking for 50.0 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis H looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
56.9%
Historical FCF CAGR
6.9%
Growth gap
+50.0 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
9.19%
Beta
1.02

Behaviour On Record

What H's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
21.6% 33rd pct
Below its peak
-19.9%
vs 200-day average
-4.4%
Up days (1y)
51%

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A is currently running 21.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against H's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 33rd percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 26.0%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

H is trading -19.9% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -22.7%, and the deepest was -59.1% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -4.4% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 22nd percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year H closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, H finished the month higher 9 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.8% and an average of +1.8%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +6.9% on average, its weakest March at -4.6%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: H has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 168 of 3,266 sessions (5.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +17.2% and -17.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against H's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of H's sector?

Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 7th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#7 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for H?

CallsPuts

For Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A's nearest expiry (2026-11-20, 37 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 2.50), with at-the-money implied volatility around 1.6%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $159.99–$161.60.

Put/call ratio (2026-11-20)
2.50
ATM implied volatility
1.6%
Total open interest
14
Expected move by 2026-11-20
±0.5% ($159.99–$161.60)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on H?

Susquehanna most recently reiterated its rating on Hyatt Hotels Corporation Class A to Neutral on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $180 (from $185). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Susquehanna — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedNeutral$185 → $180
Oct 12, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$209 → $211
Oct 8, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$221 → $222
Sep 10, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$187 → $198
Sep 2, 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatedOutperform$203
Aug 18, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$218 → $209
Aug 11, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedNeutral$180 → $185
Aug 3, 2026BairdMaintainedNeutral$198 → $191
Jul 31, 2026MacquarieMaintainedOutperform$204 → $200
Jul 31, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$215 → $209
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$220 → $201
Jul 21, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedIn-Line$190 → $195

ETF holders

ETFs holding H

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

44/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos retained a neutral view on Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) but reduced the price target from $185 to $180. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company’s ability to sustain growth amid rising operating costs and competitive pressures. The firm cited weaker earnings guidance and a modest decline in occupancy rates as key factors. Despite the cut, the analyst did not downgrade the rating, indicating a belief that the stock remains fairly valued relative to peers.
What did this article say?
Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling upgraded Hyatt Hotels to an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $209 to $211. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s recovery trajectory and expected earnings improvement. The new target suggests a modest upside potential for investors. The rating change is a positive signal for the stock but does not indicate a dramatic shift in fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken upgraded Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) to Outperform and increased the price target from $221 to $222. The rating change reflects confidence in the company’s recovery trajectory and expected earnings growth. The modest target lift signals a positive outlook but does not indicate a material shift in valuation.
What did this article say?
Hyatt announced a redesign of its Hyatt Place and Hyatt Studios prototypes, reducing key counts from 140 to 127 and 140 to 127 respectively. The new models feature a four‑story wood structure instead of the previous six‑story steel‑and‑concrete design, cutting overall building area by nearly 20%. These changes are projected to lower construction costs by approximately 25%, improving profitability and return on investment for hotel owners. The update aims to streamline development economics amid a complex market landscape.
What did this article say?
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced in late September 2026 that it had expanded its Essentials portfolio across secondary U.S. markets, adding new Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, Caption by Hyatt and Unscripted by Hyatt properties. The move broadened the company's asset‑light, fee‑driven model by increasing World of Hyatt touchpoints in leisure, business and extended‑stay segments. By targeting regional and extended‑stay markets, Hyatt aimed to capture higher fee revenue and strengthen its brand ecosystem. The expansion was expected to support the company's growth narrative and potentially improve investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Hyatt's stock received a hold rating, citing investment‑grade strength and global room growth. Brand tailwinds support the outlook, while margin improvement remains a key focus for investors. Dividend prospects and recession risks were noted as potential headwinds. The rating reflects a balanced view of upside potential tempered by caution.
What did this article say?
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the continued expansion of its Essentials Portfolio, adding several new Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, Caption by Hyatt and Unscripted by Hyatt properties across the United States. The company highlighted that the new hotels will serve a mix of leisure, business, extended‑stay, and regional community markets, broadening access for World of Hyatt members. This growth is positioned to strengthen Hyatt’s presence in secondary markets and support long‑term revenue diversification.
What did this article say?
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced on September 30, 2026 that Amar Lalvani would serve as its inaugural Chief Creative Officer while retaining his role as President & Creative Director of the Lifestyle Group. The appointment aims to deepen the company’s brand focus and enhance guest experiences through design, culture, and experience across its global portfolio. Lalvani will collaborate with hotel owners, developers, and internal creative teams to sharpen each brand’s distinctiveness and align brand strategy with guest perceptions.
What did this article say?
Hyatt announced the conversion of Hive House, a 45-suite boutique hotel in Cary, North Carolina, into an Unscripted by Hyatt property. The move adds a distinctive, locally focused experience to Hyatt’s Unscripted collection, which targets independent properties and small portfolios. The expansion aligns with industry trends toward boutique extended‑stay offerings and strengthens Hyatt’s position in the competitive collection‑brand segment. The development was led by CMC Hotels, a Cary‑based hotel developer and manager. The addition is expected to enhance Hyatt’s brand portfolio and attract guests seeking unique, personalized stays.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $3.51B combined position · 12 adding, 13 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy4,276,1904.58%$828.90M2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell3,774,3884.04%$605.11M2026-01-29
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell2,826,9353.03%$547.97M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy1,572,0011.68%$304.72M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy1,335,2551.43%$192.00M2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy825,9980.88%$159.71M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy723,6490.78%$140.27M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell679,7560.73%$131.76M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell555,5440.60%$107.69M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell373,5860.40%$72.42M2026-08-13
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy368,6590.39%$71.46M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy357,2750.38%$69.25M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell259,2660.28%$50.26M2026-09-02
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy228,9480.25%$44.38M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell199,6530.21%$38.70M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy126,3350.14%$24.49M2026-08-03
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell112,6420.12%$21.83M2026-08-14
Squarepoint Ops LLC▼ Sell99,1410.11%$19.22M2026-08-14
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy80,3940.09%$15.58M2026-08-13
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell77,7600.08%$15.07M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell61,5680.07%$12.48M2026-08-12
Norges Bank▼ Sell56,9130.06%$11.03M2026-08-12
BlueCrest Capital Management Ltd▲ New40,3910.04%$7.83M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell39,8720.04%$7.73M2026-08-14
Verition Fund Management LLC▲ Buy30,0000.03%$5.82M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:2.06M sh bought ($366.07M)2.42M sh sold ($469.59M)net -364.6K sh (−$103.53M)
Congressional Trading Activity
2 disclosed trades · ~$16.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-142025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-06-172025-08-13