Operating

Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense

Hilton Worldwide Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense remained flat by 0.0% to $5.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 65.7%, from $16.75M to $5.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in prepaid expenses uses cash today, while a decrease indicates the consumption of previously paid services.

Detailed definition

Measures the change in payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in future periods. It reflects the...

Peer comparison

Standard working capital metric across all industries.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_prepaid_expense

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$22.00M$21.00M$27.00M$67.00M$23.00M
YoY Change-4.5%+28.6%+148.1%-65.7%
Range$21.00M$67.00M
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+26.6%
Median YoY Growth+12.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilton Worldwide's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
Hilton Worldwide (HLT) reported increase (decrease) in prepaid expense of $5.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Hilton Worldwide's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense changed year-over-year?
Hilton Worldwide's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense decreased by 65.7% year-over-year, from $16.75M to $5.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Hilton Worldwide's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Hilton Worldwide's increase (decrease) in prepaid expense has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $22.00M to $23.00M.
What does increase (decrease) in prepaid expense mean?
The net change in payments made for future services or goods.