Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) Stock

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) had its target price boosted by equities researchers at Wells Fargo & Company from $68.00 to $101.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “underweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would suggest a potential downside of 19.34% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $132.00 price objective on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research note on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $92.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a report on Friday, June 12th. Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $140.00 target price on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Friday. Finally, Zacks Research lowered Marriott Vacations Worldwide from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $97.80.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Price Performance

Shares of NYSE VAC opened at $125.21 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $4.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -12.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $96.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $77.19. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a fifty-two week low of $44.58 and a fifty-two week high of $128.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.80, a quick ratio of 2.77 and a current ratio of 3.30.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.34. Marriott Vacations Worldwide had a negative net margin of 6.72% and a positive return on equity of 11.37%. The company had revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.30 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.96 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.250-9.050 EPS. Analysts expect that Marriott Vacations Worldwide will post 7.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 1,828.0% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 457 shares in the last quarter. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new position in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the 4th quarter valued at $35,000. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the 4th quarter worth $37,000. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 877.2% during the first quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 557 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.52% of the company’s stock.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott Vacations Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue beat expectations. Marriott Vacations reported adjusted earnings of $2.31 per share, versus the $1.97–$1.98 analyst consensus, while revenue reached $1.32 billion compared with estimates of approximately $1.30 billion. EPS increased from $1.96 a year earlier, and revenue grew 5.9% year over year. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Vacation ownership demand was strong. Contract sales rose 22% year over year to $545 million, indicating healthy sales activity and supporting the company’s improved earnings outlook. Net income attributable to common stockholders increased to $77 million from $69 million, while reported diluted EPS rose to $2.12 from $1.77. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year 2026 guidance was raised. Marriott Vacations now expects EPS of $8.25 to $9.05, above the approximately $7.49 consensus estimate. The higher outlook suggests management expects the recent sales momentum and operating performance to continue. Marriott Vacations Raises 2026 Outlook on Strong Q2
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary is becoming more cautious after the rally. One analysis acknowledged strong sales activity but downgraded the shares, suggesting valuation and the stock’s substantial recent appreciation may limit further upside even as the business outlook improves. Marriott Vacations Stellar Sales Activity Supports the Recent Rally

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Company Profile

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the development, marketing and management of vacation ownership resorts and related products. Originally launched as a division of Marriott International in 1984, the company became a separate publicly traded entity in 2011. Since then, it has expanded its offerings through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, establishing itself as a leading provider in the global timeshare industry.

The company’s core business activities include selling vacation ownership interests, managing a growing portfolio of branded resorts and operating a loyalty program that allows members to exchange or use points at affiliated properties.