TD Cowen Issues Positive Forecast for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective raised by TD Cowen from $410.00 to $420.00 in a research note published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on Marriott International from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Marriott International from $353.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of MAR opened at $367.81 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a 1-year low of $253.76 and a 1-year high of $410.98. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $377.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $351.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $96.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.60, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. Marriott International’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior 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 forecast that Marriott International will post 11.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

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

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 127.0% in the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% in the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Roundup

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.