Valued at $76.5 billion by market cap, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is a global hospitality leader operating over 9,400 properties across 30+ brands in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Marriott’s diverse portfolio ranges from luxury to mid-scale and extended stay. The hotel titan is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect MAR to report a profit of $2.64 per share on a diluted basis, up 5.6% from $2.50 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion.
For the current year, analysts expect MAR to report EPS of $10, up 7.2% from $9.33 in fiscal 2024. Its EPS is expected to rise 14.4% year over year to $11.44 in fiscal 2026.
Over the past year, MAR shares have gained 16.4%, surpassing the S&P 500’s ($SPX) 11.5% gains and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 15.6% gains over the same time frame.
On June 13, Marriott’s shares declined along with other major travel stocks, falling roughly 3% amid rising geopolitical tensions. Investors grew concerned that an extended conflict in the Middle East could severely disrupt global tourism and business travel, key revenue drivers for Marriott.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on MAR stock is cautiously upbeat, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 24 analysts covering the stock, seven advise a “Strong Buy” rating, two suggest a “Moderate Buy,” 14 give a “Hold,” and one recommends a “Strong Sell.” MAR’s average analyst price target is $283.08, indicating a marginal potential upside from the current levels.
On the date of publication, Kritika Sarmah did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
