Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Receives $355.29 Average Price Target from Brokerages

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the seventeen analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, eight have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $357.2667.

Several brokerages recently issued reports on MAR. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other Marriott International 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. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider William P. Brown sold 9,456 shares of Marriott International 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 11,000 shares in the company, valued at $3,940,750. This represents a 46.23% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 95,540 shares of company stock valued at $34,274,055 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in Marriott International during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth $28,000. Finally, Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks preview: Analysts say Marriott has the “right combination” to deliver an earnings beat in next week’s release, which could re-accelerate upside if the company outperforms guidance expectations. Marriott International (MAR) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week’s Release
• Positive Sentiment: Growth in India: Coverage highlights Marriott’s “people-first” approach to scaling in India — a constructive long-term revenue and pipeline signal for international expansion. Inside Marriott’s people-first playbook for scaling hospitality in India
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation/rotation debate: Multiple pieces question whether Marriott’s recent multi-month rally has left upside limited and whether now is a time to take profits — this can increase volatility as investors reassess multiples vs. growth. Does Marriott’s Massive Rally Mean It’s Time to Check Out?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor commentary: Coverage asking whether the rally is sustainable reiterates the need to watch upcoming results and guidance cadence rather than signaling new company-specific fundamentals. Does Marriott’s massive rally mean it’s time to check out?
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector catalysts: Nearby earnings for peers (Hyatt, Royal Caribbean) will inform travel demand and pricing trends; strong or weak results across the group could move MAR along with the sector. Hyatt to Post Q1 Earnings: What’s in the Cards for the Stock? RCL Set to Report Q1 Earnings: Will Strong Demand Continue?
• Negative Sentiment: ESG/headline risk: Activists protested Marriott over missed commitments on cage-free eggs — this raises reputational and ESG scrutiny that can pressure sentiment among sustainability-focused investors. ‘Hiding Something Under The Bed’: Animal Welfare Activists Protest Marriott International’s Failure To Deliver On Cage-Free Egg Commitment

Marriott International Stock Down 1.2%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $353.95 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $341.19 and a 200-day moving average price of $316.85. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $231.21 and a 52 week high of $380.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $93.77 billion, a PE ratio of 37.30, a P/E/G ratio of 3.17 and a beta of 1.10.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by ($0.03). Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 84.23% and a net margin of 9.93%.The company had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.67 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.45 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 11.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th were given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is 28.24%.

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.