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Hyatt Hotels Corporation(H)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$161.94
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for H

10/09/2026: H (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a prominent global hospitality company that operates a diverse portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotel brands, emphasizing a high-touch guest experience. The company’s primary strengths lie in its well-regarded loyalty program and successful transition toward an asset-light business model, which improves capital efficiency. Its main growth opportunity is the continued scale of its inclusive resort portfolio. However, investors should monitor risks associated with economic cycles, intense competition from larger hospitality chains and alternative lodging platforms, and the execution of ongoing brand integration. Hyatt may best suit growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the cyclical nature of the global travel industry.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitHyatt's strategy of expanding its luxury and all-inclusive footprint positions it for potential long-term growth in travel demand.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on broader travel sector sentiment and positive earnings surprises, requiring a strong market upturn.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to cyclical expectations, making it a fit only when the stock is priced below intrinsic asset value.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes capital reinvestment and share buybacks over consistent or high dividend payments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHospitality stocks are inherently sensitive to economic cycles and global travel disruptions, increasing volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe stock is sensitive to macroeconomic news and global travel trends.
Valuation riskMediumMarket expectations for luxury travel growth must be consistently met to justify premium valuations.
Competition risk (Marriott/Hilton/Airbnb)HighLarger scale competitors and alternative lodging platforms exert pressure on market share and pricing power.
Business qualityStrongHyatt maintains a strong reputation and brand equity in the luxury market segment.
Dividend incomeLowInvestors seeking immediate cash flow will find limited appeal in the current capital allocation policy.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling the all-inclusive model and integrating new brands is essential for long-term targets.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -10.6%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
H receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
H has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong revenue growth (+117.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-104.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.2%), weak profitability (net margin -0.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
H's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (2.2% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is H's strongest growth driver at +117.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-104.0%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-65.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 121.9% and approximately 96.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.36% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BAMCO Inc 7.72%
Principal Financial Group Inc 4.70%
BlackRock Inc 4.54%
Wellington Management Company LLP 3.00%
Massachusetts Financial Services Company 2.91%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
H generates approximately $112 of gross profit, $78 of operating income, and $22 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 160.49%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
H has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 15.26B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 199.93
1Y Target Price 196.88
Price to earnings Ratio 199.93
1Y Target Price 196.88
Volume (30-day avg) 782.9K shares
Beta 1.4
52 Weeks Range 133.71 - 206.69
Updated Date 10/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 133.71 - 206.69
Updated Date 10/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.38%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.81

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Management & Franchise FeesRevenue generated from managing and franchising hotels under Hyatt brand names.This is the most stable and highest-margin part of the business.
Owned & Leased HotelsRevenue from properties directly owned or leased by the corporation.This segment is more capital-intensive and cyclical, with higher profit potential during peaks.
Leisure & All-InclusiveResort operations and vacation ownership products.A key growth engine focused on the vacation and experience-based travel segment.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 199.93
Forward PE 27.93
Enterprise Value 18.77B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.51
Enterprise Value 18.77B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.51
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.62
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.29
Shares Outstanding 41.60M
Shares Floating 40.15M
Shares Outstanding 41.60M
Shares Floating 40.15M
Percent Insiders 3.36
Percent Institutions 121.87

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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