Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, The Goldman Sachs Group Analyst Says

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price target upped by The Goldman Sachs Group from $355.00 to $398.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 12.09% from the company’s current price.

MAR has been the topic of several other reports. Evercore upped their price target on Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $294.00 to $323.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup upped their price target on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.27.

Marriott International Trading Down 1.0%

Marriott International stock opened at $355.08 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $94.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.42, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International has a 1-year low of $205.40 and a 1-year high of $370.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $317.04 and a 200-day moving average of $287.67.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. The company had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.67 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.45 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.320-11.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.550 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In related news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.98, for a total transaction of $494,769.66. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 4,893 shares in the company, valued at $1,497,160.14. This represents a 24.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 10.68% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new position in Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new position in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67/share, which supports income investors and signals confidence in cash flow. Marriott Dividend Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted price targets and ratings after Q4 results and guidance (Goldman, Jefferies, Wells Fargo and others raised PTs), providing continued buy‑side support. Analyst Upgrades Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Company issued FY‑2026 EPS guidance (11.320–11.570) and Q1 guidance (2.500–2.550), and reported revenue slightly above expectations — guidance and top‑line strength are supportive for forward earnings forecasts. Q4 Results & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: International expansion driving growth: Asia‑Pacific (ex‑China) momentum and a strong India pipeline (India = 42% of 2025 pipeline) support overseas revenue upside as U.S. demand softens. Asia‑Pacific Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management is “actively investing” in AI and migrating systems, which could improve margins and guest personalization over time. AI Investment Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Opened Crystal Cove Barbados, the first Tribute Portfolio all‑inclusive resort — incremental unit growth but limited immediate earnings impact. Crystal Cove Opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and lifestyle initiatives (e.g., The Ritz‑Carlton x Kilometre collaboration) are PR/brand positives but not material to near‑term cash flow. Ritz‑Carlton Collaboration
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed by a small amount (miss of $0.03) and management disclosed a $23M hit from the breakup with Sonder — one‑time charges that can dent near‑term reported earnings. Sonder Breakup Charges
• Negative Sentiment: Newly flagged contract‑dispute risks tied to Marriott’s asset‑light model could pose legal, profitability and growth headwinds if disputes escalate. Contract Disputes Risk
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary and short‑idea pieces warn the stock may be extended or vulnerable to a pullback despite upgrades, adding selling pressure from momentum traders. Short Idea / Bearish Commentary

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.