Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Given New $403.00 Price Target at Wells Fargo & Company

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price boosted by Wells Fargo & Company from $353.00 to $403.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. Wells Fargo & Company currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on MAR. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price objective on Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Marriott International from $278.00 to $283.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Marriott International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.27.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of MAR traded up $5.56 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $364.31. 381,863 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,601,668. The company has a market capitalization of $97.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.39, a PEG ratio of 3.17 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International has a twelve month low of $205.40 and a twelve month high of $370.00. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $315.86 and its 200 day moving average price is $287.20.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by ($0.03). The firm had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.67 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 88.92%. Marriott International’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.45 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.320-11.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.550 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In related news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.98, for a total transaction of $494,769.66. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 4,893 shares in the company, valued at $1,497,160.14. This represents a 24.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 10.68% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC now owns 3,531 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,095,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. Optimize Financial Inc lifted its stake in Marriott International by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. Optimize Financial Inc now owns 2,284 shares of the company’s stock valued at $709,000 after buying an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Marriott International by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Bridges Investment Management Inc. now owns 3,277 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,017,000 after acquiring an additional 32 shares in the last quarter. Riversedge Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Marriott International by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. Riversedge Advisors LLC now owns 1,149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $357,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Modera Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Modera Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,747 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,473,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised forecasts and price targets after Q4 results and guidance; notable upgrades include Jefferies to $415 and Goldman Sachs to $398, supporting upside sentiment. These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On Marriott International Following Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott hit a new 52‑week high after the analyst upgrade wave, signaling strong investor interest. Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Sets New 52-Week High After Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: International travel strength — especially Asia‑Pacific — is driving revenue and development: Marriott reports exceptional APAC momentum and India accounted for 42% of its fresh 2025 pipeline, supporting long‑term room growth. Marriott sees strong growth in Asia Pacific region, India contributes 42% of fresh pipeline in 2025 APAC excluding China reports exceptional growth
• Positive Sentiment: Company saying it’s “actively investing” in AI and making progress on system migration — potential for operating efficiencies and better guest/product personalization over time. Marriott ‘actively investing’ in AI, reports progress on system migration
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue topped estimates and management issued strong FY/Q1 EPS guidance (supporting the bullish analyst reaction). Marriott Q4 Earnings: Revenues Top, RevPAR Rises
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually heavy call‑option buying on the stock (large open interest spike) signals speculative/bullish positioning by options traders, which can amplify short‑term upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS missed estimates by $0.03 (reported $2.58 vs. $2.61); revenue beat but the tiny EPS miss adds nuance to the beat. Q4 EPS and revenue comparison
• Neutral Sentiment: Some rate/coverage changes are mixed: a few firms raised price targets but kept neutral/equal‑weight or hold ratings (e.g., JPMorgan, Barclays, Truist), so analyst views aren’t uniformly bullish.
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/US demand risk — Reuters and other outlets flagged weaker U.S. budget/business travel and projected softer room revenue growth domestically, which could slow near‑term comps. Marriott forecasts uneven US travel demand
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/legal risks: disclosed contract disputes tied to its asset‑light model (potential profitability and growth headwinds) and a $23M hit from ending the Sonder agreement. Contract disputes risk Sonder breakup cost $23M

About Marriott International

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.