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Marriott International, Inc.

MAR · NASDAQ

Market closed$366.24$-4.90 (-1.32%)After hours $366.16 · -0.02%

Key statistics

Previous close$371.14
Open$371.43
Day high$372.98
Day low$363.52
52-week high$410.98
52-week low$253.76
Market cap96.57B
Volume1.85M
Average volume1.49M
P/E ratio35.15
Forward P/E28.48
EPS10.42
Dividend yield+0.75%

Market context

Why it moved

Marriott shares declined as institutional selling pressure, highlighted by CalPERS trimming its stake, combined with mixed recent results where revenue came in well below analyst expectations despite an earnings beat, weighed on investor sentiment.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Marriott International shares edged lower, retreating modestly alongside broad market weakness as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a deteriorating AI sentiment narrative weighed on equities. Despite the dip, the stock remains well-supported by constructive fundamentals — Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $380 (maintaining Overweight), Marriott's Q1 beat ($2.72 EPS vs. $2.56 est.), and an AHLA survey showing resilient summer travel demand. Analysts hold a consensus "Moderate Buy" with an average target of ~$385, and the company's Q2 earnings report is on the near-term horizon.

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July 17, 2026Marriott International edged higher, bucking a broader tech-led market decline as investors focused on the lodging sector's favorable setup ahead of Q2 earnings. Goldman Sachs named the company among its top U.S. lodging picks, while Wells Fargo raised its price target to $449 (maintaining Overweight), reinforcing constructive analyst sentiment around a consensus Moderate Buy rating and a $384.73 average target. The positive tone follows Marriott's Q1 beat ($2.72 EPS vs. $2.56 est.) and a dividend hike to $0.73/share, with FY2026 EPS guidance of $11.38–$11.63 keeping the fundamental outlook intact. Shares extended gains in after-hours trading amid ongoing peak travel season tailwinds.

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July 16, 2026Marriott International closed modestly higher, buoyed by a bullish Goldman Sachs note naming it a top lodging pick ahead of Q2 earnings on August 3. Goldman raised its Q2 systemwide RevPAR growth outlook for Marriott to 3.3% (from 2.1%), with North America RevPAR strength of 5.6%, and now projects full-year RevPAR growth at the high end of Marriott's 2%-3% guidance range. Wells Fargo also lifted its price target to $449 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The broader market backdrop was supportive, with the S&P 500 near its 52-week high following a cooler-than-expected CPI print, while the consumer discretionary sector (XLY) held largely flat on the day.

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July 15, 2026Marriott International closed essentially flat, holding near its recent trading range as investor attention shifts toward upcoming Q2 earnings and a fresh analyst note from Macquarie, which maintained a Neutral rating while raising its price target to $365 from $354. The broader lodging sector also got a boost from Goldman Sachs, which named Marriott among its top three US lodging stocks ahead of earnings season. Meanwhile, the Ritz-Carlton launched an exclusive partnership with MERIT Beauty, and the macro backdrop improved after June CPI showed headline inflation cooling to 3.5%, helping the S&P 500 close modestly higher despite lingering US-Iran geopolitical tensions.

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July 14, 2026Marriott International fell sharply, pressured by a broad market selloff triggered by renewed U.S.-Iran military hostilities that sent oil prices surging and rattled consumer cyclical stocks. The geopolitical flare-up heightened inflation concerns — a headwind for travel demand and lodging stocks — while the consumer discretionary sector (XLY) also closed lower. The decline came despite broadly constructive fundamentals: Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $405 (maintaining Buy), Q1 EPS of $2.72 beat consensus by 7%, full-year guidance was raised, and analysts hold a consensus Moderate Buy with an average target of ~$384.73.

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July 11, 2026Marriott International edged higher Friday, recouping some losses from earlier in the week when geopolitical turmoil rattled travel stocks. The key driver was a bullish UBS note indicating that Marriott's Q2 RevPAR is trending up roughly 5.3% — above its own guidance range — partly fueled by FIFA World Cup demand across U.S. host markets. Analysts are debating whether the company's Q1 EPS beat ($2.72 vs. $2.56 estimated) and raised full-year guidance ($11.51 midpoint) are enough to justify current valuations, with the consensus sitting at 'Moderate Buy' and an average price target of ~$384.73, well below Wells Fargo's bullish $446 target.

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July 10, 2026Marriott International closed modestly higher, edging up against a turbulent backdrop for travel and lodging stocks as renewed U.S.-Iran military exchanges roiled the sector. While peer names like Hilton Grand Vacations and Marriott Vacations fell 4–5% on Wednesday amid oil price spikes and consumer confidence fears, MAR proved relatively resilient. Investor attention remains on the company's recent Coca-Cola global beverage partnership announced July 1, its Q1 beat (EPS $2.72 vs. $2.55 estimate, RevPAR +8.4%), raised FY2026 EPS guidance, and a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating with Wells Fargo's $446 price target as an outlier bull case. In after-hours trading, shares slipped 0.70% to $369.87.

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July 9, 2026Marriott International shares declined amid a broad risk-off selloff triggered by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire "over" and ordering renewed strikes, sending oil prices surging more than 5% and hammering travel and lodging stocks. The geopolitical escalation raised fears of higher input costs, weakened consumer confidence, and dampened international travel demand — all direct headwinds for Marriott's fee-based hotel model. The consumer discretionary sector (XLY) fell in sympathy, with vacation and lodging-related names broadly under pressure. Despite the macro headwind, Marriott's underlying fundamentals remain intact: the company carries a "Moderate Buy" consensus, recently beat Q1 EPS estimates ($2.72 vs. $2.56 expected), raised its dividend to $0.73/share, and recently announced a global Coca-Cola beverage partnership. Q2 2026 EPS guidance of $2.99–$3.06 and a Wells Fargo overweight target of $446 reflect ongoing analyst confidence in the asset-light model.

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MarketBeat · July 19, 2026California Public Employees Retirement System Sells 37,321 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MARMarketBeat · July 19, 2026Precision Wealth Strategies LLC Buys 5,932 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MARWebWire · July 17, 2026City Express by Marriott Debuts in Canada with City Express by Marriott Port HopePR Newswire · July 16, 2026W Hotels Makes its Debut in Saudi Arabia with the Unveiling of W Riyadh - KAFDMorningstar · July 13, 2026Marriott International Announces Release Date For Second Quarter 2026 EarningsInvestor Relations | Marriott International · May 6, 2026Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Benzinga · July 17, 2026Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Marriott International, Raises Price Target to $380
Mt Newswire · July 17, 2026Morgan Stanley Adjusts PT on Marriott International to $380 From $353, Maintains Overweight Rating
Benzinga · July 16, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Marriott International, Raises Price Target to $449
Mt Newswire · July 15, 2026Wells Fargo Adjusts Price Target on Marriott International to $449 From $446, Maintains Overweight Rating
Mt Newswire · July 14, 2026Macquarie Adjusts Marriott International Price Target to $365 From $354
Benzinga · July 14, 2026Macquarie Maintains Neutral on Marriott International, Raises Price Target to $365
Mt Newswire · July 13, 2026Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Marriott International to $405 From $400, Maintains Buy Rating
Mt Newswire · July 10, 2026Marriott, Hilton Second-Quarter RevPAR Could Top Guidance, UBS Says

Peers

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