Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target Raised to $356.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective boosted by Barclays from $320.00 to $356.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $329.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Marriott International from $294.00 to $323.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. BMO Capital Markets raised Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Marriott International from $296.00 to $328.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Marriott International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.27.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR stock opened at $353.89 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $93.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.29, a P/E/G ratio of 3.08 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International has a 1-year low of $205.40 and a 1-year high of $370.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $318.27 and a 200-day moving average price of $288.22.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.67 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 84.23% and a net margin of 9.93%.Marriott International’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.45 earnings per share. 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.67 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.24%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In other news, CAO Felitia Lee sold 1,617 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.98, for a total value of $494,769.66. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 4,893 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,497,160.14. This represents a 24.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 10.68% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. AlphaQuest LLC raised its holdings in Marriott International by 2,750.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the period. Finally, Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded MAR to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing improving earnings prospects — a near-term catalyst for bullish sentiment and buying interest. Marriott (MAR) Upgraded to Buy
• Positive Sentiment: An analyst upgrade helped push MAR to a new 52‑week high recently, reflecting renewed investor optimism after earnings/guidance and upgrade flow. Marriott Sets New 52-Week High After Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Broader consumer-sentiment improvement (6‑month high) and easing inflation expectations are boosting discretionary stocks, and MAR is highlighted among names seeing upbeat earnings revisions tied to potential rate cuts. Consumer Sentiment Hits 6-Month High
• Positive Sentiment: Regional growth remains a tailwind: Marriott reported record growth in the APEC/Asia‑Pacific regions (India a major contributor to the development pipeline), supporting longer‑term room count and fee revenue growth. Marriott Sees Strong Growth in Asia Pacific
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67/share (ex‑dividend Feb 26), providing an income component for shareholders and signaling confidence in cash flow. Marriott Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Brand expansion continues with openings such as the Crystal Cove Barbados Tribute Portfolio all‑inclusive resort — incremental unit growth supports fee-based revenue over time. Marriott Opens Crystal Cove Barbados
• Neutral Sentiment: Management says it is “actively investing” in AI and migrating systems — this should improve operating efficiency and guest experiences over time but is execution‑dependent. Marriott Actively Investing in AI
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue modestly beat estimates while EPS slightly missed ($2.58 vs. $2.61); management still provided FY‑2026 EPS guidance (11.320–11.570) and Q1 guidance, which anchors expectations but leaves room for investor reaction. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Some market commentary argues MAR may be extended after the rally (“overstayed in the buy zone”), highlighting valuation risk (elevated P/E and PEG) that could pressure the stock if growth or margin upside disappoints. Marriott Has Overstayed in the Buy Zone

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.