Research Analysts Offer Predictions for VAC Q2 Earnings

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Co. (NYSE:VAC - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst M. Kaushik now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.67 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.84. The consensus estimate for Marriott Vacations Worldwide's current full-year earnings is $6.23 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott Vacations Worldwide's FY2025 earnings at $6.58 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.49 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.25 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.10 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.67 EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Monday, January 6th. They set an "underweight" rating and a $87.00 price target for the company. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $142.00 to $140.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 7th. Mizuho raised their price objective on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $117.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 25th. Barclays cut their target price on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $116.00 to $97.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 28th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $112.00 to $108.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $102.75.

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Price Performance

Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock traded down $0.18 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $66.99. 388,433 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 418,952. The company has a market cap of $2.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.76, a PEG ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.19, a quick ratio of 2.86 and a current ratio of 3.53. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $79.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $82.78. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a 52-week low of $63.46 and a 52-week high of $108.57.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 26th. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.51 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion. Marriott Vacations Worldwide had a net margin of 4.20% and a return on equity of 10.89%.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 5th were given a dividend of $0.79 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 5th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.72%. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's payout ratio is 56.23%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Stephanie Sobeck Butera acquired 650 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 6th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $71.66 per share, with a total value of $46,579.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider now owns 8,770 shares in the company, valued at $628,458.20. This trade represents a 8.00 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.70% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott Vacations Worldwide

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. True Wealth Design LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Blue Trust Inc. increased its holdings in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 130.7% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 533 shares of the company's stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares during the period. Brown Lisle Cummings Inc. bought a new position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Quarry LP raised its position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 81.6% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 808 shares of the company's stock valued at $59,000 after purchasing an additional 363 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth approximately $89,000. 89.52% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Company Profile

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells, and manages vacation ownership and related businesses, products, and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management.