Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.14 EPS

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72 by $0.14, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. Marriott Vacations Worldwide had a negative net margin of 6.12% and a positive return on equity of 11.21%. Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s revenue was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.86 earnings per share. Marriott Vacations Worldwide updated its FY 2026 guidance to 7.050-7.800 EPS.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Stock Down 4.2%

VAC traded down $2.81 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $64.85. The company had a trading volume of 116,607 shares, compared to its average volume of 584,462. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $58.16 and its 200 day moving average price is $63.04. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a 52 week low of $44.58 and a 52 week high of $86.33. The company has a market capitalization of $2.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.98, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a quick ratio of 3.22, a current ratio of 3.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 18th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th will be paid a $0.80 dividend. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 4th. Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s payout ratio is -34.52%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VAC. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its holdings in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 11.0% in the third quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 705,629 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,967,000 after acquiring an additional 69,652 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 41.4% during the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 399,668 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,057,000 after purchasing an additional 117,030 shares during the period. New South Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 15.1% in the 4th quarter. New South Capital Management Inc. now owns 382,869 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,088,000 after purchasing an additional 50,148 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 14.1% in the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 356,579 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,571,000 after purchasing an additional 44,159 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC grew its position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 157.8% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 351,552 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,281,000 after purchasing an additional 215,202 shares during the period. 89.52% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott Vacations Worldwide this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and upbeat FY‑2026 guidance — VAC reported Q4 EPS above estimates and issued FY‑2026 EPS guidance (7.05–7.80) that tops consensus, signaling management expects recovery in earnings power. Company Q4 release
• Positive Sentiment: Management targets higher adjusted EBITDA — Management set adjusted EBITDA of $755M–$780M for 2026 and described operational changes under new leadership aimed at improving margins and cash flow. This gives investors a clearer path to cash‑flow recovery. MSN article
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness — Stifel raised its price target from $77 to $85 and maintained a buy view, adding upward analyst momentum that can support the rally. Analyst price target note
• Positive Sentiment: Short‑interest declined in February — A meaningful drop in short interest (about 14%) suggests some short covering, which can amplify upward moves on positive news. MarketBeat short interest note
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed operational read — Revenue slightly missed some estimates and consolidated contract sales were soft, indicating demand recovery is uneven; analysts and commentaries are parsing whether results represent a bottom. Zacks coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor analysis focuses on valuation and strategy — Several writeups call VAC a recovery/turnaround play with attractive yield and free‑cash‑flow upside but note risks from prior impairments and execution. Seeking Alpha review
• Negative Sentiment: Large one‑time charges produced a Q4 GAAP loss — The company reported a $431M net loss and disclosed roughly $546M of impairments and restructuring/modernization costs, which weigh on reported earnings and raise execution risk. BusinessWire release
• Negative Sentiment: Investor litigation inquiry — Pomerantz announced an investigation into VAC on behalf of investors, introducing legal overhang and potential headline risk. PR Newswire alert
• Negative Sentiment: Contract sales softness — Quarterly contract sales and some revenue metrics slipped year‑over‑year, which could pressure near‑term topline recovery if trends continue. Zacks metrics analysis

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “underweight” rating and a $37.00 price objective on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price objective on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $77.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $63.00 to $54.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $61.38.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, specializes in the development, marketing and management of vacation ownership resorts and related products. Originally launched as a division of Marriott International in 1984, the company became a separate publicly traded entity in 2011. Since then, it has expanded its offerings through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, establishing itself as a leading provider in the global timeshare industry.

The company’s core business activities include selling vacation ownership interests, managing a growing portfolio of branded resorts and operating a loyalty program that allows members to exchange or use points at affiliated properties.