Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for MAR Q3 Earnings

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for Marriott International in a report issued on Tuesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $2.50 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.52. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $2.62 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.56 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.73 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.90 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.75 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.17 EPS.

MAR has been the topic of a number of other reports. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $245.00 price target (down from $313.00) on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Monday, April 14th. Evercore ISI raised shares of Marriott International from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $330.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. Truist Financial cut their target price on Marriott International from $308.00 to $300.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 21st. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Marriott International from $302.00 to $299.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Marriott International from $275.00 to $267.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 22nd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $276.50.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $260.69 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $71.40 billion, a PE ratio of 31.33, a PEG ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.39. The company’s fifty day moving average is $240.95 and its 200 day moving average is $266.87. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $204.55 and a 52 week high of $307.52.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.32 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.25 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.19 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 116.67% and a net margin of 9.46%. The company’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.13 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc raised its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 112.2% in the fourth quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC lifted its stake in Marriott International by 494.4% in the fourth quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 107 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the period. Finally, Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Marriott International news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $270.21, for a total transaction of $270,210.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 20,724 shares in the company, valued at $5,599,832.04. This trade represents a 4.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Monday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total value of $292,463.92. Following the sale, the director now owns 4,551 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,262,811.48. This trade represents a 18.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 10.68% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.67 per share. This is a boost from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.63. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 23rd. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.03%. Marriott International’s payout ratio is 30.52%.

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.