Shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC – Get Free Report) have earned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twelve brokerages that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, two have given a hold recommendation and seven have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $97.80.
A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $92.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Mizuho set a $103.00 price objective on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $68.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Marriott Vacations Worldwide from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd.
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide News Summary
- Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter results exceeded expectations. Marriott Vacations reported earnings of $2.31 per share, above the roughly $1.97-$1.98 consensus, while revenue reached $1.32 billion versus estimates of $1.30 billion. Revenue increased 5.9% year over year and earnings improved from $1.96 per share in the prior-year quarter. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Sales momentum was especially strong. Contract sales rose 22% year over year to $545 million, while net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $77 million from $69 million and diluted EPS rose to $2.12 from $1.77. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised or reaffirmed an optimistic 2026 outlook. Full-year EPS guidance of $8.25-$9.05 is above the approximately $7.49 analyst consensus, supporting the case for continued earnings growth. Marriott Vacations Raises 2026 Outlook on Strong Q2
- Positive Sentiment: A Zacks screen identified VAC as a fast-momentum stock that still appears reasonably valued, which could attract investors seeking growth at a discount. Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Is Still a Bargain Stock
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its price target but maintained an “underweight” rating. The new $101 target remains materially below the recent share price, signaling that the bank views the strong rally as excessive relative to fundamentals. Wells Fargo Price Target Update
- Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis downgraded the stock, arguing that stellar sales activity may already be reflected in the valuation. This caution, combined with the elevated post-earnings share price, is likely limiting the positive reaction to VAC’s results. Marriott Vacations Stellar Sales Activity Supports the Recent Rally
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the third quarter worth about $27,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 1,828.0% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 457 shares during the period. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the 4th quarter valued at about $35,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at about $37,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 877.2% in the 1st quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 557 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.52% of the company’s stock.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Trading Down 1.1%
VAC opened at $123.36 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 2.77 and a current ratio of 3.56. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $97.68 and its 200-day moving average price is $77.51. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a one year low of $44.58 and a one year high of $131.34. The stock has a market cap of $4.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -12.67, a P/E/G ratio of 2.39 and a beta of 1.23.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.34. The firm had revenue of $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. Marriott Vacations Worldwide had a positive return on equity of 12.27% and a negative net margin of 6.47%.Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.96 EPS. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.250-9.050 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Marriott Vacations Worldwide will post 8.65 EPS for the current year.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio is currently -31.71%.
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the development, marketing and management of vacation ownership resorts and related products. Originally launched as a division of Marriott International in 1984, the company became a separate publicly traded entity in 2011. Since then, it has expanded its offerings through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, establishing itself as a leading provider in the global timeshare industry.
The company’s core business activities include selling vacation ownership interests, managing a growing portfolio of branded resorts and operating a loyalty program that allows members to exchange or use points at affiliated properties.
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