Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)
Marriott is a global hospitality giant that manages and franchises thousands of hotels, from budget-friendly stays to luxury resorts.
Is Marriott International, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: Marriott is a global hospitality giant that manages and franchises thousands of hotels, from budget-friendly stays to luxury resorts.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Successful expansion into emerging markets captures a new generation of travellers.
Long-term shifts in how people work and travel permanently reduce demand for hotels.
What does Marriott International, Inc. do?
Marriott doesn't just own hotels; it operates a massive network of brands, making money primarily through franchise fees and management contracts rather than owning the bricks and mortar itself. This 'asset-light' model allows them to scale quickly across the globe. Keep an eye on travel demand, as people tend to cut back on holidays and business trips when the economy feels a bit wobbly.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on quality and momentum, and weakest on value.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 0.8% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 13% over the year
- ✓Very profitable - turns about 36% of sales into profit
- !High P/E of 39 - big growth is already priced in
- Quality screens high (93/100)
- Strong brand recognition across many price points
- Asset-light model keeps overheads lower than traditional hotel owners
- High profit margins suggest a very efficient business
- Highly sensitive to global economic downturns
- Geopolitical instability can quickly disrupt international travel
- Competition from alternative accommodation platforms
What do Marriott International, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does Marriott International, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Marriott International, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - Marriott International, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 0.8% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does Marriott International, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Marriott International, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-08-03 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | $2.55 | $2.72 | Beat +6% |
| 2026-02-10 | $2.62 | $2.58 | Missed -2% |
| 2025-11-04 | $2.39 | $2.47 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-08-05 | $2.62 | $2.65 | Beat +1% |
| 2025-05-06 | $2.25 | $2.32 | Beat +3% |
| 2025-02-11 | $2.38 | $2.45 | Beat +3% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Marriott International, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 5 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
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Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of Marriott International, Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Strong brand recognition across many price points
- Asset-light model keeps overheads lower than traditional hotel owners
- High profit margins suggest a very efficient business
- High valuation compared to earnings
- Modest dividend yield may not appeal to income-focused investors
- Earnings growth has been relatively slow recently
- Highly sensitive to global economic downturns
- Geopolitical instability can quickly disrupt international travel
- Competition from alternative accommodation platforms
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained, significant drop in global tourism numbers
- A major shift in business culture that permanently replaces travel with virtual meetings
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.