Marriott International (MAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$273.53 +3.75 (+1.39%)

As of 01/8/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 20 Analyst Ratings

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

$269.65
-1.42% Downside

According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Marriott International, the average price target is $269.65. 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 -1.42% from the current price of $273.53.

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MAR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/11/24 to 1/10/25	1 Month Ago 12/12/23 to 12/11/24	3 Months Ago 10/13/23 to 10/12/24	1 Year Ago 1/11/23 to 1/11/24
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)	14 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	$269.65	$263.70	$248.65	$217.87
Forecasted Upside	-1.42% Downside	-9.61% Downside	-5.32% Downside	-4.02% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

MAR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MAR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Marriott International Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Marriott International	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.30	2.57	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.42% Downside	229.47% Upside	14.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MAR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/2/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$251.00 ➝ $295.00	+6.50%
12/13/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$249.00 ➝ $286.00	-0.17%
12/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$251.00 ➝ $269.00	-7.24%
12/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Dove Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$280.00 ➝ $314.00	+9.42%
12/4/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$254.00 ➝ $277.00	-2.78%
11/26/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$252.00 ➝ $283.00	-1.74%
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11/5/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$233.00 ➝ $246.00	-5.33%
11/5/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Clarke Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$262.00 ➝ $290.00	+11.61%
11/5/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $283.00	+8.91%
11/5/2024	Macquarie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$245.00 ➝ $245.00	-5.83%
11/5/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$255.00 ➝ $265.00	+1.85%
11/5/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$258.00 ➝ $264.00	+2.95%
10/22/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$238.00 ➝ $261.00	-1.70%
10/21/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$275.00 ➝ $300.00	+13.46%
10/21/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$245.00 ➝ $270.00	+1.81%
8/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$267.00 ➝ $244.00	+13.97%
8/6/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$268.00 ➝ $250.00	+15.27%
8/1/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$222.00 ➝ $216.00	+0.08%
6/21/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Stathoulopoul Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$255.00	+4.52%
3/19/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$270.00 ➝ $280.00	+12.78%
10/23/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$233.00	+23.96%
8/30/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$175.00 ➝ $225.00	+9.57%
6/27/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
5/3/2023	51job Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
2/16/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$185.00 ➝ $205.00	+18.83%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Marriott International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Marriott International
Bull Case

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

The company 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.
Marriott International, Inc. has a current stock price of approximately $285.41, which reflects a solid market position and investor confidence.
The company has a relatively low dividend payout ratio of 26.36%, suggesting that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which could lead to future growth.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets for Marriott International, Inc., with firms like Sanford C. Bernstein raising their target to $290.00, indicating positive market sentiment.
Insider ownership is at 12.32%, which can be a positive sign as it suggests that executives have a vested interest in the company's performance.

Marriott International
Bear Case

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

The company reported earnings per share of $2.26, which missed analysts' expectations of $2.31, indicating potential challenges in meeting market forecasts.
Marriott International, Inc. has a negative return on equity of 177.91%, which suggests that the company is not generating profit effectively from its equity base.
Insider selling has occurred recently, with CFO Kathleen K. Oberg selling shares valued at over $673,000, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has a relatively low dividend yield of 0.93%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors.
Despite recent revenue growth, the company faces significant competition in the hospitality sector, which could impact future profitability.

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 $269.65, with a high forecast of $314.00 and a low forecast of $216.00.
: 20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marriott International in the last twelve months. There are currently 14 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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 -1.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Marriott International has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Macquarie, Mizuho, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: 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.

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Marriott International (MAR) Stock Forecast & Price Target