Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Raised to $276.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price raised by Barclays from $274.00 to $276.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

Several other brokerages also recently issued reports on MAR. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Marriott International from $280.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Truist Financial upped their target price on Marriott International from $278.00 to $283.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Marriott International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $288.00 to $345.00 in a report on Monday, December 15th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $297.00.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $310.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $285.23 and a 200-day simple moving average of $273.60. The stock has a market capitalization of $83.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.75, a PEG ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.16. Marriott International has a 1 year low of $205.40 and a 1 year high of $311.69.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.38 by $0.09. Marriott International had a net margin of 10.07% and a negative return on equity of 89.29%. The firm had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.46 billion. Marriott International has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 2.540-2.620 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 9.980-10.060 EPS. Analysts predict that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Deborah Marriott Harrison sold 70,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $291.63, for a total value of $20,414,100.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 175,210 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $51,096,492.30. This represents a 28.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Peggy Roe sold 2,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $292.12, for a total transaction of $584,240.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 17,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,102,167.92. This represents a 10.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 88,289 shares of company stock valued at $25,669,425. 10.68% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 3.3% in the third quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,104 shares of the company’s stock worth $288,000 after purchasing an additional 35 shares during the period. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Marriott International by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC now owns 8,649 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,363,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Lazari Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 1.6% in the third quarter. Lazari Capital Management Inc. now owns 2,356 shares of the company’s stock worth $614,000 after acquiring an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 2.1% in the first quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 1,831 shares of the company’s stock valued at $436,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. Finally, L2 Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 4.0% during the second quarter. L2 Asset Management LLC now owns 996 shares of the company’s stock valued at $272,000 after purchasing an additional 38 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged several near-term EPS estimates slightly higher (Q3 2026, Q2 2027, Q3 2027), signaling incremental upside to the company’s earnings trajectory and supporting investor confidence in the recovery/organic growth. (Zacks estimates)
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott continues to expand its pipeline and premium footprint: agreement to bring EDITION to Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront (adds a high-profile, luxury asset that can lift RevPAR in a key gateway market). Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town’s Iconic Waterfront
• Positive Sentiment: Operational growth and rebranding at a flagship: JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino will rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin after a $75M renovation—a move that should support premium positioning and future ADR gains. JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand
• Positive Sentiment: Franchise expansion indicators: Marriott hit 100 signings for its City Express brand in the U.S. and Canada and debuted a Fairfield in Mactan—evidence of steady development momentum that should contribute to fee-based and franchise revenue over time. Marriott Reaches 100 Signings for City Express Hotels Marriott debuts Fairfield brand in Mactan
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Marriott among “stocks to watch” near all-time highs, reinforcing momentum narrative that can attract momentum/inflow buying. 3 Stocks to Watch Near All-Time Highs: COF, MAR, TSLA
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), but opinions are mixed—this supports demand while keeping upside tied to execution. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $276 — a revision in analyst view but a target below recent market levels, so the move is mixed in implications for near-term upside. Barclays Raises Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target to $276.00
• Negative Sentiment: Legal/environmental risk: Kenya’s environment court will revisit a claim that the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara camp (operated by Marriott) may be impacting wildebeest migration routes. A court-ordered review or restrictions could hit operations, reputation, and luxury pricing at a high-ADR asset. Kenya’s environment court to consider a claim that a lux safari camp was harming wildebeests routes

Marriott International Company Profile

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.