JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $387.00 to $400.00 in a research note released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on MAR. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $410.00 to $420.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $343.00 to $384.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Susquehanna upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of MAR opened at $367.81 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a 12 month low of $253.76 and a 12 month high of $410.98. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $377.11 and its two-hundred day moving average is $351.23. The stock has a market cap of $96.99 billion, a PE ratio of 38.60, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.32 earnings per share. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 11.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.73 per share. This is an increase from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.64%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC now owns 3,531 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,095,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. World Equity Group Inc. increased its position in Marriott International by 2.0% during the 2nd quarter. World Equity Group Inc. now owns 1,437 shares of the company’s stock worth $533,000 after buying an additional 28 shares during the period. Haven Capital Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 0.3% during the first quarter. Haven Capital Group Inc. now owns 10,064 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,292,000 after buying an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 1.2% in the first quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management now owns 2,472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $808,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. Finally, Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 34.8% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. 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: TD Cowen raised its price target on Marriott International (MAR) to $420 and reiterated a Buy rating, signaling stronger upside expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase increased its target to $400, implying further upside even though it kept a Neutral rating. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott announced new growth-oriented initiatives and market expansion, including branded apartment rentals in Cleveland and new hotel openings in Canada and the Philippines, which support its long-term network growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays lifted its price target to $379 but maintained an Equal Weight rating, indicating a more balanced outlook on the shares. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Marriott Philippines launched its first wedding campaign, and Marriott also rolled out a new points partnership with Japan Airlines; these items are positive brand and loyalty developments but are unlikely to move the stock meaningfully on their own.
• Negative Sentiment: Some headlines highlight Marriott’s efforts to attract younger travelers and keep demand strong, which suggests ongoing competition for consumer attention in a discretionary travel market.

Marriott International Company Profile

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.