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With a market cap of around $73 billion, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is a leading global operator, franchisor, and licensor of hotels, residences, timeshares, and other lodging properties. The company manages a diverse portfolio of more than 30 brands across luxury, premium, and select-service segments, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard by Marriott, and Moxy Hotels.
Companies valued at more than $10 billion are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Marriott International fits this criterion perfectly. With operations spanning the U.S. & Canada and International markets, Marriott delivers hospitality experiences worldwide through its extensive network of hotels, resorts, and residential properties.
Shares of the Bethesda, Maryland-based company have pulled back 12.9% from its 52-week high of $307.52. Marriott’s shares have risen 4.3% over the past three months, lagging behind the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 13.5% increase over the same time frame.
Longer term, MAR stock is down 2.9% on a YTD basis, underperforming XLY’s 5.9% rise. Moreover, shares of the hotel company have gained 18.3% over the past 52 weeks, compared to XLY’s nearly 27% return over the same time frame.
Despite a few fluctuations, MAR stock has fallen below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since August.
Shares of Marriott International rose marginally on Aug. 5 after the company reported Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $2.65, slightly above Wall Street estimates. Revenue of $6.7 billion also topped forecasts, with strength in its upscale and luxury segment - room revenue in U.S. and Canada luxury properties grew 4.1%, offsetting a 1.5% decline in select-service brands.
However, rival Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) has outpaced MAR stock. Shares of Hilton have climbed 28.3% over the past 52 weeks and 12.1% on a YTD basis.
Despite the stock’s underperformance over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects. MAR stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from 25 analysts in coverage, and the mean price target of $287.75 is a premium of 7.6% to current levels.
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