JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price target lifted by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $323.00 to $356.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would indicate a potential downside of 1.06% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their price target for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup increased their target price on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $296.00 to $328.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $339.63.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of Marriott International stock traded up $0.45 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $359.80. 1,830,259 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,619,241. The stock has a market capitalization of $96.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.00, a P/E/G ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 1.13. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $314.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $286.70. Marriott International has a fifty-two week low of $205.40 and a fifty-two week high of $367.73.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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 10.07% and a negative return on equity of 89.29%. The company had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.45 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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 predict that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of Marriott International 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 sale, the chief accounting officer owned 4,893 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,497,160.14. The trade was a 24.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 10.68% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in Marriott International by 2,750.0% during the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the period. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue beat and strong international / luxury demand drove optimism; RevPAR rose year‑over‑year and management issued FY‑2026 and Q1 guidance that the market viewed as constructive. Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets — notably Wells Fargo to $403 (overweight) and BMO reiterated/raised targets to ~$400 — which supports upside sentiment and likely contributed to buying. Analyst Price Target Moves
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity (large call buying) suggests some traders are positioning for further upside after the print.
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate initiatives and brand marketing (e.g., The Ritz‑Carlton x Kilometre Paris collaboration) help brand momentum but are unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals materially. Ritz‑Carlton x Kilometre Paris
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive analyst pieces and longer‑term bull arguments (e.g., Seeking Alpha / MarketBeat coverage) reinforce growth narratives but mostly affect medium‑term positioning. Growth Justifies Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: EPS slightly missed consensus (adjusted EPS $2.58 vs. ~$2.61), which tempers the results despite the revenue beat and likely explains some mixed analyst reactions. Earnings Recap
• Negative Sentiment: Marriott disclosed a $23M hit tied to ending the Sonder deal (termination/licensing and impairments), a one‑time drag on results. Sonder Breakup Cost
• Negative Sentiment: Management flagged uneven U.S. demand (government shutdown effects on business travel) and new contract‑dispute risks tied to its asset‑light model that could pressure margins or future growth. US Demand / Forecasts Contract Disputes Risk

About Marriott International

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.