TD Cowen Raises Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target to $420.00

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) had its price objective hoisted by stock analysts at TD Cowen from $410.00 to $420.00 in a report issued on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 13.57% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on MAR. Stifel Nicolaus upped their price target on Marriott International from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Susquehanna increased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $446.00 to $449.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $388.59.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.5%

NASDAQ:MAR opened at $369.80 on Tuesday. Marriott International has a 12-month low of $253.76 and a 12-month high of $410.98. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $377.50 and its 200-day simple moving average is $351.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $97.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.80, a P/E/G ratio of 2.88 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.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 company posted $2.32 earnings per share. The firm’s 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. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Marriott International will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of MAR. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd bought a new position in Marriott International in the first quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 127.0% in the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% in the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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: 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.