McLean, Va. – October 27, 2026 -- Hilton (NYSE: HLT) will move the listing of its common stock to Nasdaq, with trading under the existing ticker HLT starting at market open on Nov. 5, 2026.
Shares will keep trading on the New York Stock Exchange until market close on Nov. 4, 2026. Shareholders do not need to take any action. Hilton said the transfer does not change its business strategy or capital allocation priorities.
Hilton cites growth from 10 brands to 28 since its 2013 return to public markets
Hilton returned to public markets in 2013 after private ownership by Blackstone Inc. At that point it operated 10 brands and about 4,100 hotels in 90 countries and territories. It now runs 28 brands and more than 9,400 properties in 144 countries and territories, with nearly 1.4 million rooms.
Its luxury and lifestyle portfolio grew from about 50 to 1,200 hotels over the same period. The Hilton Honors loyalty program now has more than 260 million members.
CEO Nassetta says Nasdaq fits Hilton's growth ambitions
President and CEO Chris Nassetta said "Nasdaq is closely aligned with our growth ambitions." He credited the company's asset-light model and its commercial and technology platforms. Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman said the exchange looks forward to supporting Hilton as it enters a new chapter.
Hilton became the first hotel company listed on the NYSE in 1946. It relisted there in 2013.
Hilton points to AI trip planning and a modernized platform as efficiency drivers for owners
Hilton says AI-powered trip planning, which connects the journey from search to stay, and a fully modernized technology platform let it roll out new guest-facing tools quickly. One example is personalized digital messaging. The company says this improves efficiency and profitability for owners while allowing guest customization at scale.
Hilton also recently appointed a new chief technology officer. The source does not name the appointee.