Stifel has adjusted its outlook on Marriott International (MAR, Financial), reducing the company's price target from $295 to $240 while maintaining a Hold rating on the shares. This revision follows the firm’s decision to lower its estimated earnings per share (EPS) for the upcoming years. The 2025 EPS forecast has been adjusted from $10.21 to $10.06 and the 2026 EPS projection has been reduced from $11.56 to $11.43.
The adjustments reflect observed weaker current trends and the firm's cautious stance due to prevailing macroeconomic uncertainties. Stifel’s revised estimates for the second quarter, as well as the latter halves of 2025 and 2026, suggest a careful approach in navigating the fluctuating economic environment.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 22 analysts, the average target price for Marriott International Inc (MAR, Financial) is $278.41 with a high estimate of $330.00 and a low estimate of $205.00. The average target implies an upside of 25.08% from the current price of $222.58. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Marriott International Inc (MAR) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 27 brokerage firms, Marriott International Inc's (MAR, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.6, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Marriott International Inc (MAR, Financial) in one year is $279.25, suggesting a upside of 25.46% from the current price of $222.58. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Marriott International Inc (MAR) Summary page.
