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Marriott International (MAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$283.96 +4.94 (+1.77%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Marriott International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
14
Buy
6

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Marriott International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 20 analysts, 14 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for MAR.

Consensus Price Target

$266.25
-6.24% Downside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Marriott International, the average price target is $266.25. The highest price target for MAR is $314.00, while the lowest price target for MAR is $216.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.24% from the current price of $283.96.
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MAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
14 Hold rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$266.25$259.00$248.65$213.80
Forecasted Upside-6.24% Downside-8.55% Downside1.74% Upside-3.96% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

MAR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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MAR Price Targets by Month

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Marriott International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMarriott InternationalConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.30
2.57
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-6.24% Downside202.29% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/13/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$249.00 ➝ $286.00-0.17%
12/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$251.00 ➝ $269.00-7.24%
12/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
L. Dove
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $314.00+9.42%
12/4/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$254.00 ➝ $277.00-2.78%
11/26/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$252.00 ➝ $283.00-1.74%
11/5/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$233.00 ➝ $246.00-5.33%
11/5/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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R. Clarke
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$262.00 ➝ $290.00+11.61%
11/5/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$295.00 ➝ $283.00+8.91%
11/5/2024Macquarie
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$245.00 ➝ $245.00-5.83%
11/5/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$255.00 ➝ $265.00+1.85%
11/5/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$258.00 ➝ $264.00+2.95%
10/22/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$238.00 ➝ $261.00-1.70%
10/21/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $300.00+13.46%
10/21/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$245.00 ➝ $270.00+1.81%
8/13/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$267.00 ➝ $244.00+13.97%
8/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$268.00 ➝ $250.00+15.27%
8/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$222.00 ➝ $216.00+0.08%
6/21/2024Susquehanna
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C. Stathoulopoul
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$255.00+4.52%
3/19/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$270.00 ➝ $280.00+12.78%
1/2/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$205.00 ➝ $227.00+0.66%
10/23/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$233.00+23.96%
8/30/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $225.00+9.57%
6/27/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
5/3/202351job
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2/16/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetHold$185.00 ➝ $205.00+18.83%

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Should I Buy Marriott International Stock? MAR Pros and Cons Explained

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Marriott International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Marriott International, Inc.:

  • Marriott International, Inc. reported a revenue of $6.26 billion for the latest quarter, showing a 5.5% increase compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong growth potential.
  • The company has a current stock price of approximately $285.41, which reflects a solid market position and investor confidence.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $261.35, with several brokerages recently raising their price targets, suggesting positive future performance expectations.
  • Marriott International, Inc. has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 26.36%, allowing for reinvestment in growth opportunities while still providing returns to shareholders.
  • Insider ownership is at 12.32%, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders often have a vested interest in the company's success.

Marriott International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Marriott International, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported earnings per share of $2.26, missing analysts' estimates of $2.31, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future expectations.
  • Marriott International, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 177.91%, indicating that the company is not generating profit effectively from its equity, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • Despite revenue growth, the company’s net margin stands at 11.18%, which may suggest challenges in maintaining profitability amidst rising operational costs.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the hospitality sector, potentially affecting Marriott International, Inc.'s performance in the near term.

MAR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Marriott International is $266.25, with a high forecast of $314.00 and a low forecast of $216.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marriott International in the last year. There are currently 14 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MAR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MAR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Marriott International's stock has a predicted downside of -6.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Marriott International less than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Marriott International is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MAR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:MAR) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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