Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) shares are surging higher on Tuesday after the company reported better‑than‑expected fourth‑quarter sales results and issued strong first‑quarter adjusted EPS guidance.
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Marriott Beats Revenue Estimates
Marriott reported adjusted earnings of $2.58 per share, coming in slightly below the $2.61 analysts expected, but still up from $2.45 a year earlier. Revenue came in at $6.69 billion, edging past estimates and rising more than 4% year-over-year.
The company saw fourth‑quarter Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) rise 1.9% worldwide, supported by strong international demand, while the U.S. and Canada were essentially flat with a slight 0.1% decline. For the full year, global RevPAR increased 2%, reflecting steady travel demand across Marriott’s portfolio.
Looking ahead, Marriott expects first‑quarter 2026 earnings of $2.50 to $2.55 per share, versus Wall Street’s expectation of $2.50 per share.
Full‑year guidance calls for adjusted earnings between $11.32 and $11.57 per share, along with modest RevPAR growth, continued room expansion and solid EBITDA gains. The company also plans to return more than $4.3 billion to shareholders in 2026.
CEO Anthony Capuano said Marriott’s 2025 performance highlighted the strength of its brands and the continued benefits of its asset‑light model, which generated more than $4 billion in cash returned to shareholders.
Marriott ended the year with a record development pipeline of about 610,000 rooms, up 6% from the prior year. Its loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, also continued to grow, reaching nearly 271 million.
MAR Shares Climb Tuesday
MAR Price Action: Marriott International shares were up 8.91% at $360.72 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week high, according to Benzinga Pro.
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