Hilton to move its stock listing to Nasdaq from the NYSE, keeping the HLT ticker

Hilton is moving its stock listing to Nasdaq from the New York Stock Exchange, where it became the first hotel company to list in 1946.

The company notified the NYSE on Tuesday of its intention to voluntarily withdraw the principal listing of its common stock and transfer it to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, acting with authorization from its board, according to its 8-K. Hilton expects its shares to trade on the NYSE until the market close on Nov. 4 and to begin trading on Nasdaq at the open on Nov. 5.

The stock has been approved for listing on Nasdaq and will keep the ticker HLT. Shareholders do not need to take any action, Hilton said in a press release filed with the 8-K.

Why switch

Hilton cast the move as a fit with its growth and technology push. "Nasdaq is closely aligned with our growth ambitions, and we look forward to joining a marketplace that is highly respected as the home of many of the world's most innovative companies," President and CEO Chris Nassetta said.

The release pointed to new offerings such as AI-powered trip planning and a fully modernized technology platform, and noted Hilton recently appointed a new chief technology officer. The company said the transfer does not alter its business strategy or capital allocation priorities.

A bigger company than in 2013

Hilton returned to the NYSE in 2013 after being privately held by Blackstone. Since then, it has grown from 10 brands and about 4,100 hotels in 90 countries and territories to 28 brands and more than 9,400 properties across 144 countries and territories, the company said. Its luxury and lifestyle portfolio has expanded from about 50 hotels to 1,200, and Hilton Honors has topped 260 million members.

"We are deeply grateful to the New York Stock Exchange for its longstanding partnership," Nassetta said. Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman said the exchange is "proud to welcome Hilton."

By the numbers

• Last NYSE trading: market close, Nov. 4, 2026
• First Nasdaq trading: market open, Nov. 5, 2026
• Ticker: HLT, unchanged
• Brands: 28, up from 10 in 2013
• Properties: more than 9,400 in 144 countries and territories
• Hilton Honors members: more than 260 million

Sources

1. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Form 8-K (Items 3.01 and 7.01) with Exhibit 99.1 press release, filed Oct. 20, 2026, accession 0001585689-26-000045

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