Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the eighteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eight have given a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $343.2667.

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $323.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays raised 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 note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th.

Marriott International Stock Performance

NASDAQ:MAR opened at $323.80 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $85.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 1.09. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $329.94 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $296.97. Marriott International has a 52-week low of $205.40 and a 52-week high of $370.00.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. The firm had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.45 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. 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. On average, equities analysts predict that Marriott International will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th will be issued a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 28.24%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.81, for a total transaction of $1,439,240.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 8,221 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,957,998.01. This trade represents a 32.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider William P. Brown sold 9,456 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.25, for a total transaction of $3,387,612.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,940,750. The trade was a 46.23% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 97,157 shares of company stock valued at $34,768,825. Insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline — Marriott signed 102 hotel deals in South Asia during 2025, strengthening its franchise/management fee pipeline in a fast‑growing region which supports future fee revenue and international growth. Marriott Signs 102 Hotel Deals in South Asia in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Luxury brand expansion — Marriott signed an agreement to debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand, extending its high‑margin luxury footprint and brand visibility in a tourism market. Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
• Positive Sentiment: Regional growth push — Marriott announced significant expansion plans across the Caribbean and Latin America, adding distribution that should boost future fee income and global scale. Marriott Announces Significant Growth and Strategic Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America
• Positive Sentiment: India pipeline via partner tie‑ups — SAMHI Hotels’ purchase of RARE India and its tie‑up with Marriott to manage a heritage portfolio expands Marriott’s branded presence in India through third‑party operators/franchise partners. SAMHI Hotels buys 70% stake in RARE India, signs Marriott tie-up for heritage portfolio
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership transition context — an exit interview with CFO Leeny Oberg highlights succession planning and a long, stable tenure; investors will watch the transition but this reads as orderly. Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry demand signal — a report that Nokomis Capital initiated a stake in Apple Hospitality REIT cites steady demand for Marriott‑branded hotels, a positive industry datapoint but indirect for MAR. Nokomis Capital Initiates Stake in Apple Hospitality REIT as Marriott and Hilton Hotels Drive Steady Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Unrelated corporate move — James Hunter’s retirement at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is notable for MVW shareholders but has limited direct impact on Marriott International. James Hunter to Transition from Role as General Counsel After Nearly 20 Years with Marriott Vacations Worldwide
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk — Marriott is actively litigating in a privacy case and is seeking to disqualify plaintiffs’ firms, underscoring ongoing legal exposure and potential costs or reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Marriott Looks to Disqualify Plaintiffs’ Firms in Privacy Fight

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.