Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price upped by Wells Fargo & Company to $446.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 25.43% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $331.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $283.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price 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. BMO Capital Markets raised shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Evercore increased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $373.47.

Marriott International Price Performance

NASDAQ MAR traded down $3.49 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $355.57. 179,676 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,578,303. Marriott International has a 52-week low of $253.55 and a 52-week high of $380.00. The company has a market capitalization of $94.20 billion, a PE ratio of 37.39, a PEG ratio of 2.97 and a beta of 1.11. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $341.88 and its 200-day moving average is $319.21.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.32 EPS. 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. Equities research analysts predict that Marriott International will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other news, insider David S. Marriott sold 4,747 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.00, for a total value of $1,708,920.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 591,669 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $213,000,840. The trade was a 0.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.22, for a total transaction of $22,630,860.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 113,617 shares in the company, valued at approximately $40,813,498.74. The trade was a 35.67% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 95,540 shares of company stock worth $34,274,055 in the last three months. Company insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and resilient travel demand: Marriott reported adjusted EPS of $2.72, above estimates, with global RevPAR +4.2% and revenue up ~6% year-over-year — results cited as the primary near-term catalyst. Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Raised full-year RevPAR outlook and development strength: Management raised annual room-revenue growth guidance and highlighted a record development pipeline (4,100+ properties, ~618k rooms), supporting longer-term growth. Marriott raises annual room revenue growth forecast amid strong travel demand
• Positive Sentiment: Share repurchases and capital returns: Marriott repurchased ~2.1M shares (~$0.7B) in Q1 and has returned >$1.2B YTD through buybacks and dividends, which supports EPS and shareholder value. Q1 results press release
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance slightly mixed vs. Street: Marriott provided Q2 EPS guidance of $2.99–$3.06 (vs. consensus ~3.06) and FY adjusted EPS $11.38–$11.63 (vs. consensus ~11.61) — largely in line but a touch conservative at the midpoint. Guidance and RevPAR outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst PT trimmed but still shows upside: Robert W. Baird cut its price target marginally from $388 to $386 and set a Neutral rating — a small tweak that keeps implied upside but reduces near-term analyst enthusiasm. Baird price-target note
• Positive Sentiment: Deal activity and pipeline conversions: New partnerships and deals (Espire luxury resort, Vinpearl/Vinhomes developments, sale of Marco JW retaining Marriott management) expand pipeline and fee revenue potential. Espire partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary on valuation: A Seeking Alpha piece argues the stock’s upside has “traveled too far,” highlighting valuation concerns and tempering bullish sentiment for some investors. Valuation critique

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.