Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Inventory turnover		—	2.88	2.99	3.41	8.18
DOH	days	—	126.80	122.11	107.10	44.61

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ —
= —

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc have exhibited fluctuations over the past few years. As of December 31, 2020, the company had 44.61 days of inventory on hand, indicating efficient management of its inventory levels. However, by December 31, 2021, the DOH increased significantly to 107.10 days, suggesting a potential buildup of inventory relative to sales.

Further analysis shows that by December 31, 2022, the DOH continued to rise to 122.11 days, reaching even higher levels by December 31, 2023, at 126.80 days. This trend may signal challenges in inventory management, potentially leading to increased carrying costs and reduced liquidity.

Unfortunately, the data for December 31, 2024, is not available, indicated by the absence of a specific value. This could raise concerns regarding the availability and accuracy of the financial information for that period.

In conclusion, the increasing trend in Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc's days of inventory on hand over the analyzed years suggests a need for the company to focus on optimizing its inventory levels to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.