Zacks Research Analysts Reduce Earnings Estimates for MAR

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Marriott International in a research note issued on Tuesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will earn $2.23 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.30. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q2 2025 earnings at $2.71 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $2.52 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.67 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.12 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.53 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.97 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.81 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $3.01 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $11.33 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.90 EPS.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.46% and a negative return on equity of 116.67%.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Mizuho lifted their price target on Marriott International from $246.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Marriott International from $280.00 to $314.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $251.00 to $295.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 2nd. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $277.00 to $308.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $262.00 to $290.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $284.05.

Marriott International Stock Up 1.7 %

Marriott International stock opened at $282.16 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $77.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.91, a P/E/G ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.57. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $283.31 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $266.41. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $204.55 and a 52 week high of $307.52.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.29%.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider William P. Brown sold 12,642 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $285.63, for a total value of $3,610,934.46. Following the sale, the insider now owns 30,919 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,831,393.97. This trade represents a 29.02 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total value of $292,463.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 4,551 shares in the company, valued at $1,262,811.48. This represents a 18.80 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 31,694 shares of company stock worth $8,938,132. 10.07% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MAR. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its position in Marriott International by 1.6% in the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 40,405 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,045,000 after acquiring an additional 654 shares in the last quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale lifted its stake in Marriott International by 0.4% during the third quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 81,515 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,570,000 after purchasing an additional 295 shares during the last quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 108.0% in the 3rd quarter. China Universal Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 3,571 shares of the company’s stock worth $888,000 after purchasing an additional 1,854 shares in the last quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. lifted its position in Marriott International by 13.2% in the 3rd quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. now owns 2,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $599,000 after buying an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fidelis Capital Partners LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 5.8% in the third quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,932 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,272,000 after buying an additional 271 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.