Marriott International (MAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) is a leading global hospitality company that develops and operates a broad portfolio of hotels, residential properties and timeshare resorts. Through its mix of managed and franchised properties, the company provides guests with lodging and related services across a wide range of market segments, from luxury and full service to select service and extended stay. Marriott’s business model combines property ownership, third-party management agreements and franchise arrangements to maximize scale and brand consistency.

The company’s brand portfolio includes renowned names such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, Renaissance, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard and Fairfield Inn, among others. These brands span luxury, premium, select service and longer-stay categories, allowing Marriott to cater to corporate travelers, leisure guests, and groups. Marriott Bonvoy, the company’s loyalty program, connects this diverse system by offering members points, experiences and benefits redeemable across properties worldwide.

Marriott traces its roots to 1927, when J. Willard Marriott and his wife, Alice, opened a nine-seat root beer stand in Washington, D.C., which evolved into the first Marriott hotel in 1957. The company went public in 1953 and expanded rapidly throughout the latter half of the 20th century. A significant milestone came in 2016, when Marriott completed its merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, creating one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse lodging companies.

Today, Marriott International serves guests across more than 130 countries and territories, with properties in urban centers, resort destinations and emerging markets. Under the leadership of CEO Anthony Capuano, the company continues to focus on innovation in digital platforms, sustainability initiatives and strategic growth through new brand introductions and selective acquisitions. Marriott remains committed to delivering quality experiences to both owners and guests around the globe.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $277.50 to $281.28
• 50-Day Range: $236.93 to $280.08
• 52-Week Range: $204.55 to $307.52
• Volume: 623,225 shs
• Average Volume: 1.59 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $76.71 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.90
• Dividend Yield: 0.96%
• Price Target: $275.90
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Marriott International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Marriott International scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 54th out of 288 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Marriott International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 13 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Marriott International has been the subject of 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.84%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Marriott International are expected to grow by 15.84% in the coming year, from $10.10 to $11.70 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Marriott International is 31.90, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Marriott International is 31.90, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 21.25.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Marriott International has a PEG Ratio of 3.45. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.95% of the float of Marriott International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marriott International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marriott International has recently increased by 17.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Marriott International has a dividend yield of 0.96%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Marriott International has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Marriott International is 30.52%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Marriott International will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.91% next year. This indicates that Marriott International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.79

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.95% of the float of Marriott International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marriott International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marriott International has recently increased by 17.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.07

News Sentiment

Marriott International has a news sentiment score of 1.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 30 news articles for Marriott International this week, compared to 27 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for MAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added Marriott International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Marriott International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,107,710.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.68% of the stock of Marriott International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

70.70% of the stock of Marriott International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MAR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MAR shares performed this year?

Marriott International's stock was trading at $278.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MAR stock has increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $280.0750.

How were Marriott International's earnings last quarter?

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported $2.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.25 by $0.07. Marriott International's revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Marriott International's stock buyback program work?

Marriott International's board authorized a stock buyback program on Thursday, November 9th 2023, which authorizes the company to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Marriott International have any subsidiaries?

Marriott International subsidiaries include these companies: Elegant Hotels Group PLC, Le Méridien Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Delta Hotels and Resorts Inc, Protea Hotels, ExecuStay, Renaissance Hotel Group, and others.

Who are Marriott International's major shareholders?

Marriott International's top institutional investors include Harbor Investment Advisory LLC (0.20%) and McLean Asset Management Corp. Insiders that own company stock include David S Marriott, Anthony Capuano, William P Brown, Rena Hozore Reiss, Satyajit Anand, Benjamin T Breland, Peggy Fang Roe, Kathleen K Oberg, Deborah Marriott Harrison, Drew Pinto, Rajeev Menon, Felitia Lee, Susan C Schwab and Eric Hippeau.
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How do I buy shares of Marriott International?

Shares of MAR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marriott International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Marriott International investors own include Salesforce (CRM), Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), Home Depot (HD), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and CocaCola (KO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: HOTELS & MOTELS
• Sub-Industry: Hotels Resorts & Cruise Lines
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MAR
• CIK: 1048286
• Web: www.marriott.com
• Phone: (301) 380-3000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 418,000
• Year Founded: 1927

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $275.90
• High Stock Price Target: $330.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $216.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -1.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 22 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.78
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: 27.73
• P/E Growth: 3.45
• Net Income: $2.38 billion
• Net Margins: 9.75%
• Pretax Margin: 12.56%
• Return on Equity: -100.64%
• Return on Assets: 10.25%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.45
• Quick Ratio: 0.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $25.10 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.06
• Cash Flow: $11.34 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 24.69
• Book Value: ($10.77) per share
• Price / Book: -26.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 273,900,000
• Free Float: 244,644,000
• Market Cap: $76.71 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.41