Zacks Research Analysts Boost Earnings Estimates for MAR

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Marriott International in a report issued on Tuesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $2.72 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.71. 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 Q2 2026 earnings at $2.99 EPS.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 116.67% and a net margin of 9.46%.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on MAR. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on Marriott International from $280.00 to $314.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. Evercore ISI raised Marriott International from an "in-line" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $330.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. Argus boosted their price target on Marriott International from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 16th. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $308.00 to $300.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 21st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on Marriott International from $251.00 to $295.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, January 2nd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $286.05.

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Marriott International Trading Down 4.5 %

NASDAQ MAR traded down $10.04 during trading on Thursday, reaching $214.58. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,573,896 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,524,474. Marriott International has a 12 month low of $204.55 and a 12 month high of $307.52. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $267.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $270.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $59.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.42.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Mascagni Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at $66,000. 111 Capital bought a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at about $954,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its position in Marriott International by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 41,446 shares of the company's stock worth $11,561,000 after acquiring an additional 1,041 shares during the period. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $293,000. Finally, PKO Investment Management Joint Stock Co purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $3,710,000. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In other Marriott International news, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Monday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total transaction of $292,463.92. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 4,551 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,262,811.48. This trade represents a 18.80 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 14,498 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $278.07, for a total transaction of $4,031,458.86. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 14,282 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,971,395.74. The trade was a 50.38 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 31,694 shares of company stock valued at $8,938,132 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 12.32% of the company's stock.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 27th were paid a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.29%.

Marriott International Company Profile

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.