Zacks Research Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for MAR

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lifted their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Marriott International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, December 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $2.66 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $2.65. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q1 2027 earnings at $2.82 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $3.41 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $3.12 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Truist Financial increased their target price on Marriott International from $278.00 to $283.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Barclays raised their price objective on Marriott International from $274.00 to $276.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Marriott International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $288.00 to $345.00 in a research report on Monday. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Marriott International in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $329.00 price objective on the stock. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $297.00.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR stock opened at $306.82 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $284.23 and a 200 day moving average of $273.26. The company has a market cap of $82.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.40, a PEG ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 1.16. Marriott International has a 1 year low of $205.40 and a 1 year high of $311.69.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $2.47 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.09. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 89.29% and a net margin of 10.07%.The company had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.46 billion. Marriott International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.540-2.620 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 9.980-10.060 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,774,015 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,410,384,000 after acquiring an additional 230,820 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 1.2% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 9,488,566 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,592,371,000 after purchasing an additional 114,973 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in Marriott International by 21.7% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 9,175,377 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,389,635,000 after purchasing an additional 1,637,119 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,223,539 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,420,308,000 after buying an additional 102,798 shares during the period. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 7.2% in the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,921,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,281,825,000 after acquiring an additional 330,952 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 1,650 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $286.10, for a total value of $472,065.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 18,225 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,214,172.50. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider William P. Brown sold 6,666 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.04, for a total value of $1,866,746.64. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,080,440. The trade was a 37.73% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 88,289 shares of company stock valued at $25,669,425. 10.68% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.30%.

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.