Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Has Consensus Target Price of $381.22 According to Analysts

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-seven brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have assigned a hold recommendation, thirteen have given a buy recommendation and two have assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $381.87.

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Argus cut their price target on Marriott International from $445.00 to $425.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 14th. China Intl Cap raised shares of Marriott International to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price target on shares of Marriott International from $365.00 to $343.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $379.00 to $372.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Shares of MAR opened at $388.05 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $351.62 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $362.38. Marriott International has a 52-week low of $256.76 and a 52-week high of $410.98. The company has a market cap of $101.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.21, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.17.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $2.01 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 75.81% and a net margin of 9.62%. The business’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.65 earnings per share. 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. As a group, research analysts predict that Marriott International will post 11.70 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 20th were paid a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.26%.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $429 from $417, implying continued upside and reinforcing a constructive view of Marriott’s earnings and lodging-sector prospects. Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Marriott International
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs increased its target to $406 from $400, signaling modestly improved expectations for Marriott’s valuation. Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Marriott International
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect double-digit EPS growth when Marriott reports third-quarter 2026 results in November, providing a near-term catalyst if the company meets or exceeds expectations. Marriott International’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect
• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a Buy rating, while broader reports describe renewed optimism for major lodging companies, including Marriott. Freedom Broker initiates coverage of Marriott International at buy
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott’s investment in the Maldives to attract Indian travelers supports its international growth and exposure to expanding outbound tourism. How Marriott Is Investing in the Maldives to Win Indian Travelers
• Neutral Sentiment: Asia-Pacific dining trends identified by Marriott could support guest engagement and food-and-beverage revenue, though the report does not provide a specific financial forecast. Local flavours shape Asia-Pacific dining trends for 2027
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays raised its target to $363 but retained an Equal Weight rating, implying approximately 6.5% downside from the current level. Barclays Raises Marriott Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: The reported analyst consensus target of $381.22 is below the current trading level, suggesting valuation concerns despite the recent target increases. Marriott International Consensus Target Price

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In other Marriott International news, insider Deborah Harrison sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total transaction of $1,232,315.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,424,230.47. This represents a 1.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider David Marriott sold 3,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total transaction of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares in the company, valued at $99,424,230.47. This trade represents a 1.22% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 11.43% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MAR. State Street Corp grew its holdings in Marriott International by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 9,644,773 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,574,256,000 after acquiring an additional 272,044 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,440,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,377,577,000 after purchasing an additional 118,504 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 0.8% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 727,472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $237,893,000 after purchasing an additional 5,530 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 5.9% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 669,398 shares of the company’s stock worth $218,940,000 after purchasing an additional 37,080 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 62.7% in the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 640,350 shares of the company’s stock worth $199,069,000 after purchasing an additional 246,681 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn and Element. The company also operates Marriott Bonvoy, a travel loyalty program that provides members with benefits and rewards across participating properties and travel experiences.

Marriott traces its origins to 1927, when J.