Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.08 EPS

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) released its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08, Zacks reports. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 177.91% and a net margin of 11.18%. Marriott International updated its Q1 2025 guidance to 2.200-2.260 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance to 9.820-10.190 EPS.

Marriott International Trading Up 0.2 %

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $304.45 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $84.60 billion, a PE ratio of 31.85, a P/E/G ratio of 4.88 and a beta of 1.57. Marriott International has a twelve month low of $204.55 and a twelve month high of $307.52. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $283.94 and its 200 day moving average price is $261.01.

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In other Marriott International news, insider William P. Brown sold 1,707 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $284.30, for a total value of $485,300.10. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 23,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,560,791.10. This trade represents a 6.89 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 12.32% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

MAR has been the topic of several analyst reports. Evercore ISI raised Marriott International from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $330.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Marriott International from $262.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Mizuho increased their price target on Marriott International from $233.00 to $246.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 5th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Marriott International from $255.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 5th. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price target on Marriott International from $254.00 to $277.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 4th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $276.35.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.