What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for MAR Q4 Earnings?

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their Q4 2026 EPS estimates for Marriott International in a research report issued on Monday, August 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $3.02 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $2.90. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $11.71 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q1 2027 earnings at $2.88 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $3.60 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.20 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.49 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $3.36 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. BMO Capital Markets cut their price target on Marriott International from $410.00 to $395.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $380.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $386.65.

Marriott International Price Performance

Marriott International stock opened at $357.33 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $93.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.03, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.77 and a beta of 1.10. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $372.76 and a two-hundred day moving average of $357.26. Marriott International has a 1 year low of $256.76 and a 1 year high of $410.98.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.11. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 75.81% and a net margin of 9.62%.The business had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.65 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.640-11.810 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.740-2.820 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth $812,570,000. World Investment Advisors raised its stake in Marriott International by 130.8% in the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 16,014 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,968,000 after buying an additional 9,075 shares in the last quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Marriott International by 183.7% in the 4th quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 56,180 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,429,000 after buying an additional 36,380 shares during the last quarter. Caprock Group LLC grew its position in shares of Marriott International by 21.9% during the fourth quarter. Caprock Group LLC now owns 16,806 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,214,000 after acquiring an additional 3,023 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its position in Marriott International by 62.7% during the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 640,350 shares of the company’s stock worth $199,069,000 after acquiring an additional 246,681 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.73 per share. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 30.26%.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Long-term earnings outlook improved: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $11.75 from $11.56, FY2027 to $13.18 from $13.15, and FY2028 to $15.21 from $15.03. It also increased its Q4 2026 estimate to $3.02 from $2.90 and Q2 2027 to $3.60 from $3.35. These revisions suggest analysts still expect Marriott’s earnings growth to continue.
• Positive Sentiment: Expansion in Mexico: Marriott agreed to convert three all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen to Marriott-branded properties. The deal expands the company’s presence in the growing all-inclusive resort market and could support future fee revenue and room growth. Marriott agrees to convert three all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen
• Neutral Sentiment: Revisions remain mixed: The current full-year consensus is $11.71 EPS, close to Zacks’ revised FY2026 forecast of $11.75. While annual estimates increased, the changes were relatively small and may have limited immediate market impact.
• Negative Sentiment: Several quarterly estimates were reduced: Zacks cut Q3 2026 EPS to $2.82 from $2.90, Q1 2027 to $2.88 from $2.89, Q3 2027 to $3.20 from $3.28, Q4 2027 to $3.49 from $3.63, and Q1 2028 to $3.36 from $3.52. The downward revisions could weigh on sentiment by signaling softer near-term operating expectations.

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.