What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for MAR Q1 Earnings?

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Marriott International in a research report issued on Tuesday, November 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $2.48 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.53. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott International’s Q2 2027 earnings at $3.40 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.81 EPS.

MAR has been the subject of a number of other reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $302.00 to $296.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Marriott International in a report on Tuesday. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $329.00 target price for the company. BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on Marriott International from $280.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Marriott International from $273.00 to $278.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $289.87.

Marriott International Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $282.90 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $269.60 and a 200-day simple moving average of $267.99. Marriott International has a twelve month low of $205.40 and a twelve month high of $307.52. The company has a market capitalization of $75.92 billion, a PE ratio of 29.87, a P/E/G ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.36.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.38 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.46 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 89.29% and a net margin of 10.07%. Marriott International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.540-2.620 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 9.980-10.060 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the second quarter worth about $613,000. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 9.5% in the 1st quarter. Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan ADV now owns 62,995 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,005,000 after acquiring an additional 5,482 shares during the period. Permanens Capital L.P. grew its position in Marriott International by 15.6% in the first quarter. Permanens Capital L.P. now owns 15,396 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,667,000 after acquiring an additional 2,076 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Marriott International by 3.8% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 219,939 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,389,000 after purchasing an additional 8,149 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Swedbank AB boosted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 1.3% in the first quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 68,429 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,300,000 after purchasing an additional 881 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, insider William P. Brown sold 6,666 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $280.04, for a total value of $1,866,746.64. Following the sale, the insider owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,080,440. The trade was a 37.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 1,650 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $286.10, for a total value of $472,065.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 18,225 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,214,172.50. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 85,799 shares of company stock worth $24,911,376. 10.68% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Marriott International announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, August 7th that permits the company to buyback 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 20th will be paid a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 20th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 28.30%.

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.