Hilton Moves Stock Listing to Nasdaq

The hotel company kept its HLT ticker symbol as trading on the new exchange began at market open on November 5, 2026.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hotels

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Hilton is moving the listing of its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, with trading on the new exchange beginning at market open on November 5, 2026. The company kept its existing HLT ticker symbol, and shareholders are not required to take any action.

Why it matters

The move marks another shift in the listing history of a company that first listed on the NYSE in 1946 and returned there in 2013 after going private under Blackstone Inc. Chris Nassetta, Hilton's President and CEO, said Nasdaq fits the company's growth plans.

As of June 30, 2026, Hilton operates 28 brands across 9,453 properties and 1,384,842 rooms, compared with 10 brands, 4,080 properties and 671,926 rooms in 2013. The company's 541,300-room development pipeline and 144-country footprint are reported figures, and the source does not address how the listing change affects those plans.

The players

Hilton

Hilton is a global hospitality company operating hotel brands across 144 countries and territories, first listed on the NYSE in 1946.

Chris Nassetta

Chris Nassetta is the President and CEO of Hilton, who has led the company's expansion of its brand portfolio and property base.

Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a U.S. stock exchange operator led by Adena Friedman, which plans to support Hilton as it enters a new chapter.

Adena Friedman

Adena Friedman is the Chair and CEO of Nasdaq, who said the exchange plans to support Hilton's next phase of growth.

The details

Hilton stock traded on the NYSE through the close of business on November 4, 2026, and began trading on Nasdaq at market open the following day under the same HLT symbol. The company said the move did not change its business strategy or capital allocation priorities.

2013: Hilton returned to the NYSE and began rapid expansion.
November 4, 2026: Last day of trading on the NYSE.
November 5, 2026: Trading on Nasdaq began at market open under HLT.

Roadmap

Hilton's 2013 return to the NYSE after a period under Blackstone Inc. set the stage for its growth from 4,080 properties to 9,453 today. The move to Nasdaq extends that post-2013 public-company trajectory, with the company keeping its HLT ticker and stated strategic priorities.

The listing change does not require shareholders to take action, and the HLT ticker stays the same for those tracking the stock. Travelers booking Hilton properties and Hilton Honors members should see no change from the move, since the stub reports no changes to brands, rooms, or loyalty program terms.

The takeaway

For a company now holding more than 260 million loyalty members, a stock listing move is a corporate event rather than a traveler-facing one. Readers tracking Hilton shares should note the unchanged HLT ticker as trading moves to Nasdaq.