Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 11.380-11.630 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 11.610. The company issued revenue guidance of -0.000, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $28.0 billion. Marriott International also updated its Q2 2026 guidance to 2.990-3.060 EPS.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on MAR shares. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $355.00 to $398.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore increased their target price on Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price target on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $357.27.

Marriott International Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of MAR stock traded up $4.72 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $359.24. 1,267,872 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,586,492. The stock has a market cap of $95.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.85, a PEG ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.11. Marriott International has a fifty-two week low of $250.79 and a fifty-two week high of $380.00. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $341.55 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $318.51.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.58 by $0.14. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. Marriott International’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.32 earnings per share. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th were issued a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.24%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In related news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.03, for a total transaction of $716,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 26,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,451,633.97. This represents a 7.04% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.81, for a total value of $1,439,240.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 95,540 shares of company stock worth $34,274,055. Company insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and RevPAR strength — Marriott reported adjusted EPS of $2.72 (vs. $2.58 consensus) and RevPAR rose ~4.2% worldwide, reflecting broad demand improvement. That beats expectations and supports margin outlook. Marriott Q1 Earnings Beat on Higher RevPAR & Fees
• Positive Sentiment: Raised full‑year view — Management lifted its full‑year outlook after better-than-expected sales, a constructive signal for demand sustainability. Marriott International Lifts Full Year Views on Higher Sales
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns & development pipeline — Marriott repurchased $0.7B of stock in Q1 (>$1.2B YTD including dividends) and reported a record development pipeline (4,100+ properties, ~618k rooms), supporting long‑term franchising growth and cash returns. Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Macro tailwinds — Recent U.S. payroll beats and easing of Gulf of Oman tensions improve leisure/corporate travel visibility, a supportive backdrop for hotel demand. Private Payrolls Increased More Than Expected
• Neutral Sentiment: New property deals & promotions — Select market expansions (e.g., Vietnam Can Gio projects) and marketing/promotions maintain brand exposure but are incremental to near‑term earnings. Marriott, Vinpearl ink agreement for two hotels in Can Gio coastal development
• Negative Sentiment: Cautious near‑term guidance — Q2 EPS guidance of $2.99–$3.06 sits at/just below consensus midpoint (Street ~3.06), which could cap upside until Q2 results provide clarity; FY range is roughly in line but leaves limited surprise potential. Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new position in Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

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.