Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Raised to $320.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective hoisted by Barclays from $276.00 to $320.00 in a report issued on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

Several other research firms have also recently weighed in on MAR. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on shares of Marriott International from $302.00 to $296.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised Marriott International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $288.00 to $345.00 in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $312.50.

Marriott International Trading Up 0.0%

NASDAQ:MAR opened at $325.88 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $304.94 and a 200 day moving average price of $281.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.16. Marriott International has a 12-month low of $205.40 and a 12-month high of $331.09.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.38 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.46 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 89.29% and a net margin of 10.07%.Marriott International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.540-2.620 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 9.980-10.060 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 20th were given a dividend of $0.67 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 20th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 28.30%.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 1,650 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $286.10, for a total value of $472,065.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 18,225 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,214,172.50. This trade represents a 8.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Peggy Roe sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $292.12, for a total transaction of $584,240.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 17,466 shares in the company, valued at $5,102,167.92. The trade was a 10.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 88,289 shares of company stock worth $25,669,425 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in Marriott International during the 3rd quarter valued at $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC lifted its position in shares of Marriott International by 2,750.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the second quarter valued at $34,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Marriott International in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $38,000. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Signed / planned five-hotel expansion in Saudi Arabia — Marriott is increasing its footprint in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, tapping Saudi tourism growth tied to Vision 2030 and major religious/visitor flows; this supports long‑term unit growth and fee-based revenue. Marriott Signs Deal for Five New Hotels in Saudi Arabia Five new Marriott hotels planned for Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $345 (from $285) — a material lift that signals bullish analyst conviction and could support buying interest given the implied upside. Citigroup raises price target
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley boosted its target to $328 and moved to an “overweight” rating — another institutional endorsement that may attract momentum buyers. Morgan Stanley raises price target
• Neutral Sentiment: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island launched seven new signature experiences as part of a brand-wide initiative — positive for luxury guest engagement but likely a modest, localized revenue driver. THE RITZ-CARLTON, AMELIA ISLAND INTRODUCES NEW SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
• Neutral Sentiment: Media piece notes Marriott (and peers) are trading near record highs and compares relative value across hotel stocks — may temper fresh inflows if investors rotate to cheaper alternatives. Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt are near record highs
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays raised its target to $320 but kept an “equal weight” rating — the new target implies slight downside versus current levels, which could apply selling pressure among risk‑averse holders. Barclays raises price target TickerReport: Barclays note

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.