Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Issues Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) issued an update on its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.500-2.550 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 2.520. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Marriott International also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 11.320-11.570 EPS.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Marriott International stock opened at $331.21 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $313.73 and a 200 day moving average price of $286.13. Marriott International has a 52 week low of $205.40 and a 52 week high of $333.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $88.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.13.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by ($0.03). Marriott International had a net margin of 10.07% and a negative return on equity of 89.29%. The business had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.67 billion. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.320-11.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.550 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MAR shares. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. BMO Capital Markets raised Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Marriott International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $288.00 to $345.00 in a research report on Monday, December 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $294.00 to $323.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their target price 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 investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $316.19.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In related news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.98, for a total transaction of $494,769.66. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 4,893 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,497,160.14. This trade represents a 24.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Triumph Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter valued at $28,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Wiser Advisor Group LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 3rd quarter valued at $53,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Marriott International in the second quarter worth $73,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the second quarter valued at $184,000. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

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.