Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst Says

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective increased by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $353.00 to $403.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 13.50% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Evercore increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Robert W. Baird reduced their target price on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $294.00 to $323.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their target price on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Marriott International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $343.27.

Marriott International Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ MAR opened at $355.08 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $317.04 and its two-hundred day moving average is $287.67. Marriott International has a 52-week low of $205.40 and a 52-week high of $370.00. The firm has a market cap of $94.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.42, a PEG ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.45 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.98, for a total transaction of $494,769.66. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 4,893 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,497,160.14. This represents a 24.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 10.68% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC grew its holdings 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. Finally, Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

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.