Q2 EPS Estimate for Marriott International Cut by Analyst

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Marriott International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will post earnings of $3.04 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $3.05. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $11.65 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q3 2026 earnings at $2.90 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.90 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $11.56 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.89 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $3.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.28 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.63 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $13.15 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $15.03 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Morgan Stanley upped their price objective on Marriott International from $350.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price objective on Marriott International from $400.00 to $402.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $381.64.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of NASDAQ MAR opened at $370.56 on Friday. Marriott International has a 12-month low of $253.55 and a 12-month high of $380.00. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $346.41 and its 200 day simple moving average is $326.24. The company has a market cap of $97.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.59 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.32 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 127.0% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Marriott International by 100.0% during the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be issued a dividend of $0.73 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. This is a boost from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.12%.

Key Headlines Impacting Marriott International

Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research increased Marriott’s EPS outlook for FY2026, FY2027, FY2028 and several future quarters, reinforcing the view that earnings growth could remain solid.
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott announced strong momentum for its Series by Marriott expansion in India, with 75 signings and 50 openings in under six months, pointing to continued pipeline growth and owner confidence. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott expanded its Bonvoy Outdoors offering through a new partnership with Outside Interactive, which could deepen customer engagement and help drive additional demand across its portfolio. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s raised dividend and ongoing institutional ownership support sentiment, suggesting management and large investors remain confident in Marriott’s cash generation and long-term outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: An EVP sold 3,000 shares in an SEC-disclosed transaction. The sale is small relative to the executive’s remaining holdings, so it is more of a sentiment signal than a fundamental concern. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst estimate changes were small on some quarters, with a slight trim to near-term EPS in a few periods, but the broader trend remains constructive.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International is a global lodging company that develops, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Its core activities include hotel and resort management, franchise operations, property development and the provision of centralized services such as reservations, marketing and loyalty program management. The company’s brand architecture spans market segments from luxury and premium to select-service and extended-stay, enabling it to serve a wide range of business and leisure travelers as well as corporate and group customers.

The company traces its roots to the hospitality business founded by J.