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Hilton Hotels 3Q Profit Leaps on Revenue

Thursday, October 27, 2005 5:07:06 PM

Patrons are seen at the registration desk Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Wall Street expects Hilton Hotels Corp. to report higher earnings Thursday, but roughly flat revenue for the third quarter. Analysts have forecast earnings of 20 cents per share and revenue of $1.06 billion, compared with prior-year earnings of 16 cents a share and revenue of $1.03 billion, according to a Thomson Financial poll. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Hilton Hotels Corp., one of the nation's largest hotel companies, said Thursday its third-quarter profit rose 46 percent as revenue edged higher, with strong increases in hotel stays and rates across various consumer groups.

The company, however, also narrowed its profit outlook for the full year toward the lower end of its previous estimate.

Hilton shares fell 63 cents, or 3.2 percent, to close at $19.18 Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange.


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