What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for MAR FY2027 Earnings?

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) – Research analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Marriott International in a report issued on Tuesday, April 1st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the company will post earnings of $11.92 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $11.90. The consensus estimate for Marriott International’s current full-year earnings is $10.10 per share.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.46% and a negative return on equity of 116.67%.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Argus upped their target price on Marriott International from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 16th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $289.00 to $298.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 4th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Marriott International from $285.00 to $277.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 18th. UBS Group increased their target price on Marriott International from $294.00 to $301.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their price target on Marriott International from $308.00 to $300.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 21st. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Marriott International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $286.05.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $238.24 on Wednesday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $270.75 and a two-hundred day moving average of $271.02. Marriott International has a fifty-two week low of $204.55 and a fifty-two week high of $307.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $65.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.63, a P/E/G ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.58.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 27th were given a $0.63 dividend. This represents a $2.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.06%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.29%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International

In other news, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 14,498 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.07, for a total value of $4,031,458.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 14,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,971,395.74. The trade was a 50.38 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider William P. Brown sold 12,642 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $285.63, for a total value of $3,610,934.46. Following the sale, the insider now owns 30,919 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,831,393.97. This trade represents a 29.02 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last three months, insiders sold 31,694 shares of company stock valued at $8,938,132. 12.32% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. bought a new position in Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 112.2% during the 4th quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 104 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its position in Marriott International by 494.4% in the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

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.