Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Releases FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) updated its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 9.820-10.190 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 10.090. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Marriott International also updated its Q2 2025 guidance to 2.570-2.620 EPS.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MAR traded down $1.33 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $257.97. 1,489,028 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,602,182. The firm has a market capitalization of $70.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.39. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $204.55 and a 52 week high of $307.52. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $237.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $266.40.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.25 by $0.07. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 116.67% and a net margin of 9.46%. The business had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.13 EPS. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 27th were given a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.98%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International's dividend payout ratio is presently 28.70%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $295.00 to $240.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a "neutral" rating and issued a $245.00 price objective (down previously from $313.00) on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, April 14th. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $308.00 to $300.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 21st. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on Marriott International from $250.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on Marriott International from $294.00 to $301.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $272.75.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total transaction of $292,463.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 4,551 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,262,811.48. The trade was a 18.80 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Rena Hozore Reiss sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $286.65, for a total transaction of $1,003,275.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now owns 24,733 shares in the company, valued at $7,089,714.45. This represents a 12.40 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 31,694 shares of company stock valued at $8,938,132 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 10.68% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in Marriott International stock. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR - Free Report) by 2.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,887 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 218 shares during the quarter. Brighton Jones LLC's holdings in Marriott International were worth $2,479,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. 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.