Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective boosted by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $387.00 to $400.00 in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target indicates a potential upside of 8.17% from the company’s current price.

Several other analysts have also commented on MAR. Truist Financial raised their target price on Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Mizuho boosted their price target on Marriott International from $343.00 to $384.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $412.00 price target on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, June 15th. Finally, Barclays raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. 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 currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $369.80 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $97.51 billion, a PE ratio of 38.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $377.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $351.65. Marriott International has a 1 year low of $253.76 and a 1 year high of $410.98.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted 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. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. The firm’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.32 earnings per share. 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, equities analysts expect that Marriott International will post 11.66 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total transaction of $1,084,680.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 100.0% in the 1st quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 127.0% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Marriott International News

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

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.