Zacks Research Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for MAR

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2025 earnings estimates for Marriott International in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, November 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $10.05 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $9.95. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $2.61 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.93 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.65 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.96 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $11.02 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.83 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $3.11 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on MAR. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Marriott International in a report on Tuesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $329.00 target price for the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $273.00 to $278.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 3rd. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Marriott International from $302.00 to $296.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $289.87.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR opened at $284.20 on Thursday. Marriott International has a 12 month low of $205.40 and a 12 month high of $307.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.01, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.36. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $270.04 and a 200-day simple moving average of $268.10.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.09. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 89.29% and a net margin of 10.07%.The company had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.46 billion. Marriott International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.540-2.620 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 9.980-10.060 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MAR. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC grew its position in Marriott International by 2,750.0% in the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International during the second quarter worth $34,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the second quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter valued at $38,000. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $292.12, for a total value of $584,240.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 17,466 shares in the company, valued at $5,102,167.92. This represents a 10.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Deborah Marriott Harrison sold 70,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $291.63, for a total value of $20,414,100.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 175,210 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,096,492.30. This represents a 28.55% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 85,799 shares of company stock valued at $24,911,376. Company insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is 28.30%.

Marriott International declared that its board has authorized a share repurchase plan on Thursday, August 7th that permits the company to repurchase 25,000,000 shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.