Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Raised to $384.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price upped by Morgan Stanley from $380.00 to $384.00 in a report released on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

MAR has been the topic of a number of other reports. UBS Group lowered their price objective on Marriott International from $412.00 to $395.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Erste Group Bank began coverage on shares of Marriott International in a report on Thursday, August 27th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Truist Financial raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Mizuho lowered their price target on shares of Marriott International from $384.00 to $374.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, China Intl Cap upgraded shares of Marriott International to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $381.22.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $371.82 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $96.96 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.53, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 1.17. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $350.42 and its 200 day moving average is $361.72. Marriott International has a one year low of $256.76 and a one year high of $410.98.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.11. The business 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%. Marriott International’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Analysts predict that Marriott International will post 11.69 EPS for the current year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th were given a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 30.26%.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In related news, insider Deborah Harrison sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total value of $1,232,315.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $99,424,230.47. The trade was a 1.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider David S. Marriott sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total value of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $99,424,230.47. The trade was a 1.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd purchased a new stake in Marriott International in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC lifted its stake in Marriott International by 127.0% in the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% during the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 41 shares during the period. Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 57.6% during the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 38 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Broker initiated coverage of Marriott International with a “buy” rating and a $408 price target, implying approximately 9.7% upside from the referenced price. Freedom Broker initiates Marriott coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are also assigning buy ratings to Marriott and Hilton as the lodging industry enters a “new era,” supporting a broader positive view of hotel demand and sector fundamentals. Marriott and Hilton receive buy ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank raised its FY2026 earnings forecast for Marriott to $11.75 per share from $11.73 and maintained a “buy” rating. The revised estimate is above the roughly $11.69 consensus forecast.
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott continues expanding its global footprint, opening its first City Express property in South Asia in Udaipur, India, and its first Marriott Hotels property in Jakarta, Indonesia. These openings strengthen the company’s long-term room-growth pipeline. City Express by Marriott opens in India
• Neutral Sentiment: Marriott’s Beijing Marriott Marquis hosted a China Open delegation during its opening period, providing visibility for the new property but limited direct financial impact in the near term. Beijing Marriott Marquis hosts China Open delegation
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $384 from $380, a modestly positive valuation revision that nevertheless suggests limited upside relative to the newer $408 target. Morgan Stanley raises Marriott price target

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio serves business and leisure travelers across a range of price points, from luxury and premium accommodations to select-service and extended-stay properties.

The company’s brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, AC Hotels, Aloft, Moxy and Element.