Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) updated its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.990-3.060 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 3.060. The company issued revenue guidance of -, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $7.2 billion. Marriott International also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 11.380-11.630 EPS.

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Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Evercore raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $372.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $283.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $357.27.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Marriott International stock opened at $354.52 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $341.55 and a 200-day moving average price of $318.51. Marriott International has a fifty-two week low of $250.01 and a fifty-two week high of $380.00. The company has a market capitalization of $93.92 billion, a PE ratio of 37.36, a P/E/G ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.58 by $0.14. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In related news, insider David S. Marriott sold 4,747 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.00, for a total transaction of $1,708,920.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 591,669 shares of the company's stock, valued at $213,000,840. This trade represents a 0.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, 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 directly owned 8,221 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 over the last quarter. 11.43% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marriott signed deals to enter the Can Gio coastal development — two new hotels planned as part of a major Vietnam coastal project, expanding its footprint in a fast-growing international market and adding pipeline that will generate future management and franchise fees. Marriott, Vinpearl ink agreement for two hotels in Can Gio coastal development
• Positive Sentiment: Vinhomes Green Paradise partnered with Marriott to bring The Ritz‑Carlton and Marriott brands to Can Gio, signaling higher‑profile, luxury placements in the same development that should boost brand exposure and long‑term fee revenue. Vinhomes Green Paradise partners Marriott for Can Gio hotels
• Positive Sentiment: Espire Hospitality signed an agreement for Marriott to manage a new JW Marriott Resort & Spa near Vrindavan, India — another luxury management contract that grows Marriott’s fee‑based, asset‑light portfolio in an important emerging market. Espire Hospitality expands portfolio by entering agreement with Marriott
• Positive Sentiment: Investors (Sculptor Real Estate and Trinity) closed on JW Marriott Marco Island but the property will remain managed by Marriott — a transaction that preserves recurring management and branding revenue without capital deployment by Marriott, supporting its asset‑light strategy. Sculptor Real Estate and Trinity Investments Acquire JW Marriott Marco Island
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst preview ahead of Q1 earnings (reporting May 6) expects ~12% EPS growth and RevPAR up 1–2%; investors are pricing in modest leisure/international demand strength but results and guidance will be the key near‑term catalyst. Marriott to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Marriott Bonvoy launched a Business Access promotion that speeds elite status attainment — this could boost bookings and retention but may compress margins or alter earnings timing depending on uptake. Business access by Marriott Bonvoy promotion offers a shortcut to elite status
• Neutral Sentiment: Travel recognition (best Marriott hotels in Canada) is marketing‑positive for brand strength but has limited immediate financial impact. Best Marriott International Hotels in Canada for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market notes (geopolitical and macro items) could temper travel sentiment and create short‑term volatility for hospitality names including MAR. 5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its holdings in Marriott International by 13.2% during the fourth quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 1,879,028 shares of the company's stock valued at $582,952,000 after buying an additional 219,579 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in Marriott International by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,619,423 shares of the company's stock worth $502,410,000 after purchasing an additional 19,387 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its holdings in Marriott International by 37.9% in the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,363,845 shares of the company's stock worth $423,119,000 after purchasing an additional 374,497 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in Marriott International by 26.2% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 846,740 shares of the company's stock worth $220,525,000 after purchasing an additional 175,637 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Amundi grew its holdings in Marriott International by 9.4% in the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 811,068 shares of the company's stock worth $251,626,000 after purchasing an additional 69,660 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.

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