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

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price increased by Barclays from $376.00 to $379.00 in a report issued on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on MAR. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $412.00 price target on Marriott International in a report on Monday, June 15th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Marriott International from $446.00 to $449.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Marriott International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $367.81 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $253.76 and a 52 week high of $410.98. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $377.11 and a 200-day moving average of $351.23. The company has a market cap of $96.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. The business had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.32 earnings per share. Marriott International’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. 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. 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 given a dividend of $0.73 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 22nd. This is a boost from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 30.64%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth $812,570,000. FMB Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at about $1,762,000. World Investment Advisors boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 130.8% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 16,014 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,968,000 after purchasing an additional 9,075 shares during the last quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. grew its position in Marriott International by 183.7% in the 4th quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. now owns 56,180 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,429,000 after purchasing an additional 36,380 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caprock Group LLC increased its stake in Marriott International by 21.9% in the 4th quarter. Caprock Group LLC now owns 16,806 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,214,000 after buying an additional 3,023 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Marriott International News

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.