Cash on Hand for Hilton (HLT)
According to Hilton's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $619.00M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

HLT
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Latest period
$619.00M
YoY change
-25.4%
5Y CAGR
-21.3%
Peak year (2020)
$3.22B
Latest annual
$970.00M
Cash on Hand history chart for Hilton (HLT) from 2011 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Hilton (HLT) from 2011 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $970.00M | -25.4% | ||
| 2024 | $1.30B | +62.6% | ||
| 2023 | $800.00M | -33.8% | ||
| 2022 | $1.21B | -15.3% | ||
| 2021 | $1.43B | -55.7% | ||
| 2020 | $3.22B | +498.1% | ||
| 2019 | $538.00M | +33.5% | ||
| 2018 | $403.00M | -29.3% | ||
| 2017 | $570.00M | -46.3% | ||
| 2016 | $1.06B | +74.4% | ||
| 2015 | $609.00M | +7.6% | ||
| 2014 | $566.00M | -4.7% | ||
| 2013 | $594.00M | -21.3% | ||
| 2012 | $755.00M | -3.3% | ||
| 2011 | $781.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Hilton's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of Hilton (HLT) cash and short-term investments is $970.00M – declined 25.4% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Hilton cash and short-term investments produced a CAGR of -21.3% – with a net decline across the window.
Between 2020 and 2025, Hilton cash and short-term investments plunged 69.9%, falling from $3.22B to $970.00M.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $3.22B was reported in 2020. The lowest in the available history was $403.00M in 2018.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, Hilton (HLT) ranks 8th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $30.92B.
Hilton Cash on Hand by Year
Hilton Cash on Hand 2025: $970.00M
Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $970.00M, declined 25.4% below 2024.
Hilton Cash on Hand 2024: $1.30B
Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.30B, surged 62.6% from 2023.
Hilton Cash on Hand 2023: $800.00M
Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $800.00M, plunged 33.8% below 2022.
Hilton Cash on Hand 2022: $1.21B
Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $1.21B, declined 15.3% below 2021.
Hilton Cash on Hand 2021: $1.43B
Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.43B.
See more financial history for Hilton (HLT).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Hilton, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $496.46B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $464.77B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $123.03B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $44.06B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $17.79B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $6.23B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $1.39B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $774.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hilton's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Hilton (HLT) is $619.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Hilton cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- Hilton (HLT) cash and short-term investments changed -25.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Hilton cash and short-term investments?
- Hilton (HLT) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -21.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Hilton cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- Hilton cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $3.22B in 2020.
What was Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- Hilton (HLT) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $1.30B.
What was Hilton cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- Hilton (HLT) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $970.00M.
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