Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Raised to $360.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price raised by Truist Financial from $356.00 to $360.00 in a report issued on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a hold rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on MAR. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Marriott International from $449.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $394.00 to $393.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $410.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $410.00 to $395.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Marriott International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $385.88.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $334.69 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $87.28 billion, a PE ratio of 34.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 1.11. Marriott International has a 52-week low of $256.76 and a 52-week high of $410.98. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $357.84 and a 200 day moving average of $357.66.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 75.81% and a net margin of 9.62%.The company’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.65 earnings per share. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.640-11.810 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.740-2.820 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 11.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th will be issued a dividend of $0.73 per share. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 30.26%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Tidal Investments LLC increased its stake in shares of Marriott International by 62.5% during the second quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 34,640 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,837,000 after buying an additional 13,322 shares during the period. MCF Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 6.4% in the second quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 1,971 shares of the company’s stock valued at $730,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP increased its position in Marriott International by 378.1% during the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 5,316 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,970,000 after purchasing an additional 4,204 shares during the period. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC raised its holdings in Marriott International by 10.1% in the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Management Advisory Group LLC now owns 1,082 shares of the company’s stock worth $401,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Finally, RFG Advisory LLC lifted its position in shares of Marriott International by 8.3% in the 2nd quarter. RFG Advisory LLC now owns 1,091 shares of the company’s stock worth $404,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: TD Cowen upgraded Marriott to “strong buy,” improving investor sentiment and signaling confidence in the company’s earnings outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate travel distribution expansion: Marriott announced a direct integration with Spotnana, a corporate travel technology platform. The partnership is intended to make Marriott’s hotels more accessible through corporate travel programs, potentially supporting business-travel demand and direct bookings. Marriott furthers corporate hotel distribution strategy with Spotnana integration
• Positive Sentiment: New Zealand expansion: Marriott and CP Group signed an agreement covering three hotels in New Zealand. The deal broadens Marriott’s international footprint and could add future fee revenue as the properties open. Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with CP Group for Three Hotels in New Zealand
• Positive Sentiment: Turkey resort development: Marriott and Özak agreed to develop a Ritz-Carlton resort in Kemer, Turkey, adding another premium property to Marriott’s global pipeline. Özak, Marriott sign deal for Ritz-Carlton resort in Kemer
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist raised its price target from $356 to $360 but maintained a “hold” rating, indicating modest expected upside rather than a strong change in its investment view.
• Neutral Sentiment: The latest Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference transcript may provide additional management commentary, but no specific new financial catalyst is identified in the headline. Marriott International Presents at Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference 2026

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes full-service, luxury, select-service and extended-stay accommodations, as well as branded residences, timeshare properties and vacation experiences. Marriott also provides food and beverage, meeting and event services through many of its properties.

The company’s brands include Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St.