Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective hoisted by equities researchers at Barclays from $376.00 to $379.00 in a report released on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 2.49% from the stock’s previous close.

MAR has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, May 11th. UBS Group upped their price target on Marriott International from $336.00 to $412.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. Mizuho raised their price objective on Marriott International from $343.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Marriott International from $353.00 to $380.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Marriott International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of MAR opened at $369.80 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a one year low of $253.76 and a one year high of $410.98. The company has a 50-day moving average of $377.50 and a two-hundred day moving average of $351.65. The stock has a market cap of $97.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.80, a PEG ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. The business had revenue of $1.81 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.59 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.32 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Analysts anticipate that Marriott International will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at $7,168,650.12. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Tema ETFs LLC increased its holdings in Marriott International by 9.3% in the second quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 6,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,515,000 after buying an additional 580 shares during the last quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB lifted its stake in Marriott International by 3.1% in the second quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 70,781 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,231,000 after acquiring an additional 2,120 shares during the last quarter. BFI Infinity Ltd. bought a new stake in Marriott International in the second quarter worth approximately $3,817,000. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Marriott International by 1.9% during the 2nd quarter. KMG Fiduciary Partners LLC now owns 29,658 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,991,000 after purchasing an additional 555 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fulton Bank N.A. raised its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 164.8% during the 2nd quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 8,398 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,112,000 after purchasing an additional 5,227 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan, TD Cowen, and Barclays all raised their price targets on Marriott International (MAR), with TD Cowen reiterating a buy rating and implying further upside. These higher targets can support investor sentiment around the stock. Marriott price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott is rolling out new growth initiatives, including its first national wedding campaign in the Philippines and new branded apartment rental projects, signaling efforts to expand beyond traditional hotel stays and tap new demand sources. Marriott International PH launches first national wedding campaign
• Positive Sentiment: The company continues to broaden its footprint with new hotel and brand openings, including City Express by Marriott’s entry into Canada and a Courtyard by Marriott project in Penang Mainland, which can reinforce long-term revenue growth. City Express by Marriott enters Canada with Port Hope opening
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary argues Marriott International (MAR) looks overvalued based on cash flow and earnings, and another note questioned valuation after the company’s first branded apartment rental project. These pieces may temper enthusiasm, but they do not change the company’s growth story on their own. Marriott (MAR) Stock Looks Overvalued On Cash Flow And Earnings

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.