#2 - Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR)
Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is another stock that analysts believe may be overvalued. As of November 11, 2024, MAR stock was trading for $284.40 per share, and analysts were forecasting a price target that was 8.9% lower. There’s some concern over the company’s mixed third-quarter 2025 earnings report. However, analysts' forecasts have been mixed since the company’s report.
MAR stock trades at around 29x forward earnings, which is about the sector average. And the company has a broad portfolio of premium brand names that all cater to a more affluent consumer who is likely to continue to prioritize travel. In the company’s latest earnings report, Marriott management said its strong pipeline (i.e. new construction) was a key reason for its forecast of unit growth in a range of 4% to 5% in 2025.
In the last five years, MAR stock has delivered a 117% total return to investors. That includes the company’s dividend, which was suspended in 2020 but has since returned. Not only that, but the company has been aggressively increasing at an annualized three-year growth rate of approximately 59%.
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.
Read More - Current Price
- $278.78
- Consensus Rating
- Hold
- Ratings Breakdown
- 6 Buy Ratings, 13 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $259.00 (7.1% Downside)
