Mizuho Issues Positive Forecast for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its target price raised by Mizuho from $343.00 to $384.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock.

MAR has been the topic of a number of other reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Truist Financial boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $283.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $372.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $373.73.

Marriott International Trading Down 2.1%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $351.53 on Thursday. Marriott International has a 12-month low of $253.55 and a 12-month high of $380.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $342.05 and its 200-day moving average price is $319.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $93.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.01 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 85.94% and a net margin of 9.72%.The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.59 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.32 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, research analysts predict that Marriott International will post 11.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th were issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.24%.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In related news, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.81, for a total transaction of $1,439,240.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,957,998.01. This represents a 32.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of the company’s 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 transaction, the chief executive officer owned 113,617 shares in the company, valued at $40,813,498.74. The trade was a 35.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 95,540 shares of company stock worth $34,274,055 in the last three months. 11.43% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Marriott International by 1.1% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,774,015 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,410,384,000 after acquiring an additional 230,820 shares in the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its stake in Marriott International by 21.7% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 9,175,377 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,389,635,000 after acquiring an additional 1,637,119 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in Marriott International by 7.2% in the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,921,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,281,825,000 after acquiring an additional 330,952 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in Marriott International by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,440,359 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,377,577,000 after acquiring an additional 118,504 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital International Investors grew its stake in Marriott International by 7.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,107,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,274,475,000 after acquiring an additional 272,250 shares in the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and raised full-year outlook — Marriott reported adjusted EPS of $2.72 (beat) and raised its FY 2026 guidance; RevPAR rose ~4.2% globally, showing broad demand recovery. PR Newswire: Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strong operating metrics and capital returns — record development pipeline (4,100+ properties, ~618k rooms), net room growth, $0.7B buybacks in Q1 and ~$1.2B returned YTD via dividends and repurchases. PR Newswire: Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifting targets — multiple firms raised price targets (Wells Fargo to $446, Mizuho to $384, Barclays to $376) after the quarter, signaling continued analyst upside for many. Benzinga: Analyst Revisions
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand/marketing initiatives and partnerships (e.g., Ritz‑Carlton SailGP activations) — good for luxury positioning but limited immediate earnings impact. PR Newswire: Ritz‑Carlton SailGP
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance: Q2 EPS range (2.99–3.06) and FY range (11.38–11.63) sit at or slightly below consensus midpoints, which can disappoint traders expecting a cleaner beat/raise narrative. Marriott Q1 Press Release / Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cautious takes — some commentary argues Marriott’s rally has stretched upside and macro/geopolitical risks (e.g., travel disruption headlines) could prompt profit-taking. Seeking Alpha: Valuation Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst stance — while some raised targets, others kept neutral/equal‑weight ratings (e.g., Barclays equal‑weight), leaving buying conviction uneven. Benzinga: Analyst Revisions

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.