Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of MAR Q3 Earnings

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Marriott International in a note issued to investors on Thursday, January 30th. Zacks Research analyst H. Ray now anticipates that the company will earn $2.63 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.68. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $9.26 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $2.74 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.54 EPS and Q1 2026 earnings at $2.55 EPS.

MAR has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Macquarie reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $245.00 target price on shares of Marriott International in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Bank of America increased their target price on Marriott International from $275.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 21st. TD Cowen reduced their target price on Marriott International from $295.00 to $283.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on Marriott International from $255.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 5th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Marriott International from $251.00 to $269.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, December 13th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $272.15.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $290.59 on Monday. Marriott International has a 12 month low of $204.55 and a 12 month high of $295.45. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.75 billion, a PE ratio of 30.40, a P/E/G ratio of 4.65 and a beta of 1.57. The business has a 50-day moving average of $283.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $259.02.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 4th. The company reported $2.26 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.31 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.27 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 177.91% and a net margin of 11.18%. The business’s revenue was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.11 earnings per share.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, November 21st were paid a $0.63 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 21st. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.87%. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 26.36%.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In other Marriott International news, insider William P. Brown sold 1,707 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $284.30, for a total transaction of $485,300.10. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 23,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,560,791.10. This represents a 6.89 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 2,360 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $285.41, for a total value of $673,567.60. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 39,726 shares in the company, valued at approximately $11,338,197.66. This represents a 5.61 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 13,815 shares of company stock worth $3,919,739. Company insiders own 12.32% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $835,000. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund raised its holdings in Marriott International by 15.0% in the 4th quarter. Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund now owns 7,956 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,219,000 after acquiring an additional 1,038 shares during the period. Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC raised its holdings in Marriott International by 2.3% in the 4th quarter. Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC now owns 2,452 shares of the company’s stock valued at $684,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the period. Key Financial Inc raised its holdings in Marriott International by 11.3% in the 4th quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 1,818 shares of the company’s stock valued at $507,000 after acquiring an additional 184 shares during the period. Finally, Braun Stacey Associates Inc. raised its holdings in Marriott International by 7.2% in the 4th quarter. Braun Stacey Associates Inc. now owns 85,890 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,958,000 after acquiring an additional 5,745 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.