Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Updates Q3 2025 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Marriott International has updated its Q3 2025 earnings guidance, projecting EPS between 2.310-2.390, below the consensus estimate of 2.477.
• The company also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.67 per share, up from $0.63, indicating a dividend yield of 1.0%.
• Marriott's stock currently holds a consensus price target of $280.11, with twelve analysts rating it as a "hold," seven as a "buy," and two as a "strong buy."

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) updated its third quarter 2025 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.310-2.390 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.477. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Marriott International also updated its FY 2025 guidance to 9.850-10.080 EPS.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ MAR traded down $1.29 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $257.84. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,289,598 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,726,554. Marriott International has a 1 year low of $205.40 and a 1 year high of $307.52. The business's fifty day simple moving average is $269.08 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $261.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $70.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.45 and a beta of 1.44.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $2.65. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 100.64% and a net margin of 9.75%. The business had revenue of $6.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.50 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 23rd were given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This is an increase from Marriott International's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. Marriott International's dividend payout ratio is presently 30.52%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on MAR. Dbs Bank raised Marriott International from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 14th. Melius Research upgraded shares of Marriott International to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, April 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Marriott International in a research report on Monday, June 23rd. They set a "neutral" rating and a $284.00 target price on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "neutral" rating and issued a $245.00 price objective (down from $313.00) on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, April 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Marriott International from $265.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, July 16th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $280.11.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 1,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $270.21, for a total transaction of $270,210.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 20,724 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,599,832.04. This represents a 4.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Rajeev Menon sold 2,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.28, for a total value of $670,700.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 5,706 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,530,805.68. This trade represents a 30.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 15,500 shares of company stock valued at $4,107,710. Corporate insiders own 10.68% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Marriott International by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 8,887 shares of the company's stock worth $2,479,000 after purchasing an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its position in shares of Marriott International by 39.1% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 5,805 shares of the company's stock worth $1,383,000 after acquiring an additional 1,631 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP raised its stake in shares of Marriott International by 39.6% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 19,332 shares of the company's stock valued at $4,605,000 after acquiring an additional 5,480 shares during the period. Finally, Intech Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Marriott International by 21.8% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 6,035 shares of the company's stock worth $1,438,000 after purchasing an additional 1,079 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

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