Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for VAC Earnings

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Co. (NYSE:VAC - Free Report) - Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research note issued to investors on Monday, January 13th. Zacks Research analyst M. Kaushik now forecasts that the company will earn $1.52 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.54. 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 Q1 2026 earnings at $2.81 EPS and Q2 2026 earnings at $2.47 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on VAC. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a "sell" rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. Barclays raised Marriott Vacations Worldwide from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating and raised their target price for the company from $97.00 to $116.00 in a report on Friday, December 13th. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research note on Monday, January 6th. They set an "underweight" rating and a $87.00 price target on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $102.00 to $112.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $139.00 to $142.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $105.67.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Stock Down 1.0 %

Shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock traded down $0.86 on Thursday, hitting $85.48. 95,787 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 341,443. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a 12-month low of $67.28 and a 12-month high of $108.57. The company has a quick ratio of 2.86, a current ratio of 3.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.19. The company has a market cap of $2.98 billion, a PE ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 1.84. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $91.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $82.34.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of VAC. True Wealth Design LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. Quarry LP increased its holdings in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 368.4% during the second quarter. Quarry LP now owns 445 shares of the company's stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Capital Performance Advisors LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 6,881.3% during the 3rd quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,117 shares of the company's stock valued at $82,000 after purchasing an additional 1,101 shares during the period. Finally, Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new stake in Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the third quarter valued at about $97,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.52% of the company's stock.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, December 19th were given a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, December 19th. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.70%. This is an increase from Marriott Vacations Worldwide's previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. Marriott Vacations Worldwide's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 60.19%.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide

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.