Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Cut to $374.00 by Analysts at Mizuho

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price decreased by stock analysts at Mizuho from $384.00 to $374.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Mizuho’s price target suggests a potential upside of 8.59% from the company’s current price.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Susquehanna lifted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Marriott International from $353.00 to $380.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Marriott International from $449.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $386.65.

Marriott International Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of NASDAQ MAR traded down $2.43 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $344.40. 1,810,483 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,570,697. The firm has a market capitalization of $90.81 billion, a PE ratio of 36.13, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.10. Marriott International has a 12 month low of $255.27 and a 12 month high of $410.98. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $379.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $354.58.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.11. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The business had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.65 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.640-11.810 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.740-2.820 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 11.66 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total transaction of $1,084,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd bought a new position in Marriott International in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its stake in Marriott International by 100.0% during the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its stake in shares of Marriott International by 127.0% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors 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: Adjusted EPS exceeded expectations. Marriott reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.19, ahead of the roughly $3.06–$3.08 consensus and up from $2.65 a year earlier. Fee revenue increased 13%, helping offset softer international results. MAR Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, RevPAR Rises
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year outlook improved. Management raised its 2026 RevPAR, or revenue per available room, outlook, while full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $11.64–$11.81 remains slightly above the current consensus estimate. Marriott also added approximately 17,900 net rooms during the quarter, and its development pipeline reached a record 629,000 rooms. Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns and technology initiatives support the longer-term story. Marriott repurchased $1.1 billion of stock in the quarter and is rolling out Ask Bonvoy, an AI-powered search tool intended to improve customer engagement and direct bookings. Marriott Adds AI-Powered Conversational Search Tool to Drive Direct Bookings

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.