MARMarriott International presents a solid investment case with strong fundamental performance and positive long-term industry trends. While valuation is somewhat stretched, consistent execution and dividend growth offer appeal for long-term investors.
The travel and hospitality sector is experiencing a robust recovery and long-term growth driven by pent-up demand, economic expansion, and evolving consumer preferences for experiences. Marriott is well-positioned to benefit from these trends.
Marriott demonstrates robust financial health with consistent revenue growth, improving profitability, and a manageable debt level. The company's ability to generate strong free cash flow supports shareholder returns and strategic investments.
The stock is trading within a broad range and shows mixed technical signals. Key moving averages are providing some support, but momentum indicators suggest a lack of strong directional conviction in the short term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Travel Recovery & Demand | 85 |
| Loyalty Programs & Brand Strength | 90 |
| Economic Sensitivity | 60 |
| Franchise & Management Model | 80 |
| Geopolitical & Health Risks | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 65 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 70 |
Strong Earnings Per Share (EPS) Performance
Several quarters show positive EPS surprises, indicating the company's ability to exceed analyst expectations (e.g., 2024 Q1 EPS surprise of 68.27%).
Reasonable Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Trends
The P/E TTM of 31.08 is within a historical context, and while recent quarterly P/E ratios can be high, the annual P/E for 2023 was 24.2, suggesting potential value when viewed over longer periods.
High Quarterly Valuation Multiples
Recent quarterly P/E ratios are exceptionally high (e.g., 97.9 for 2025 Q1), suggesting that current market expectations for future earnings are very ambitious and potentially unsustainable.
Slowing Revenue and Net Income Growth
While annual revenue for 2024 shows an increase over 2023, the quarterly net income and revenue growth rates have been mixed and show some deceleration compared to prior periods (e.g., 2024Q4 net margin of 7.1% vs. 2023Q4 net margin of 13.0%).
May 2025
23
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
30
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.86
A: $2.63
L: $2.56
H: 6.85B
A: 6.65B
L: 6.38B
Marriott International, Inc. engages in operation, franchising, and licensing of 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, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Sonder 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 Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand names, as well as operates residences, timeshares, and yachts. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
279.90 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for MAR have a max estimate of 332.00 and a min estimate of 205.00.