Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Updates Q4 2025 Earnings Guidance

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) updated its fourth quarter 2025 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.540-2.620 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.660. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Marriott International also updated its FY 2025 guidance to 9.980-10.060 EPS.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $302.00 to $296.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $273.00 to $278.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 3rd. BMO Capital Markets cut their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $280.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 6th. Finally, Barclays cut their price target on shares of Marriott International from $276.00 to $262.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 3rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $283.17.

Marriott International Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $263.89 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $205.40 and a 52 week high of $307.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $71.64 billion, a PE ratio of 29.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 1.36. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $265.56 and a two-hundred day moving average of $263.96.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $2.65. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.60% and a negative return on equity of 93.44%. The company had revenue of $6.74 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.66 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.50 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Marriott International will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 21st were issued a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 21st. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.21%.

Marriott International announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, August 7th that permits the company to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $37,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $73,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $184,000. FSB Premier Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $202,000. Finally, Financial Advisors Network Inc. acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $219,000. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.