Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR – Get Free Report) was downgraded by equities researchers at Freedom Broker from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Tuesday, Zacks reports.
A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the stock. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on shares of Marriott International from $410.00 to $395.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. CICC Research began coverage on Marriott International in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $410.00 price target on the stock. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $395.00 to $414.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Marriott International from $384.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 22nd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $394.48.
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Marriott International Trading Up 2.0%
Shares of MAR stock opened at $424.87 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $109.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 1.15. Marriott International has a 12-month low of $272.66 and a 12-month high of $433.30. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $363.86 and a 200-day simple moving average of $357.18.
Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 2nd. The company reported $3.02 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.84 by $0.18. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 69.94% and a net margin of 9.68%. The company had revenue of $7 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.93 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.47 earnings per share. Marriott International’s revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 12.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Marriott International
In other news, insider Deborah Harrison sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total transaction of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 282,383 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,424,230.47. This represents a 1.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider David S. Marriott sold 3,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total value of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares in the company, valued at $99,424,230.47. The trade was a 1.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% during the 1st quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC raised its position in Marriott International by 127.0% in the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new position in Marriott International during the first quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 57.6% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.
Marriott International News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 results and guidance beat expectations. Marriott reported adjusted EPS of $3.02 versus the $2.84 consensus, while revenue rose 8% to $7.01 billion. It also raised its full-year 2026 EPS outlook to $12.07–$12.14, above the $11.74 consensus, and forecast Q4 EPS above estimates. Global RevPAR grew 6.5%, and fee growth outpaced RevPAR. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Shares reached a new 12-month high following the earnings beat. The results and improved outlook appear to be helping sustain investor momentum. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $456 and reiterated a Buy rating, signaling further potential upside in the firm’s view. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Marriott expanded its Asia-Pacific presence, opening its 800th property in the region excluding China and making its debut in Laos. The addition supports the company’s global growth, though the near-term financial contribution is unclear. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst opinions are mixed. Freedom Broker downgraded Marriott to Hold while raising its target to $439; Barclays and Baird also raised their targets, but their estimates remained below the recent share price. This suggests some analysts see limited near-term upside after the stock’s run. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Marriott is testing an airline-style upgrade list in its Bonvoy app, a possible loyalty-program enhancement, but no financial impact has been reported. Read More.
Marriott International Company Profile
Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn and Element. The company also operates Marriott Bonvoy, a travel loyalty program that provides members with benefits and rewards across participating properties and travel experiences.
Marriott traces its origins to 1927, when J.
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