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Marriott Outperforms Hotel Sector Despite Market Lag
15 Nov
Summary
- Marriott's market cap valued at $78.3 billion
- Shares up marginally in past 52 weeks, outperforming hotel ETF
- Q3 earnings beat expectations, driven by luxury hotel demand
As of November 15, 2025, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is a leading hospitality company valued at a market cap of $78.3 billion. The Bethesda, Maryland-based company operates a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging businesses across luxury, premium, and select-service categories under renowned brands like The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and Westin.
Over the past 52 weeks, Marriott's shares have gained only marginally, underperforming the broader S&P 500 Index. However, the company has outperformed the AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (BEDZ), which has seen a 2.8% downtick during the same period.
Marriott's performance was bolstered by its stronger-than-expected Q3 2025 earnings, reported last month. The company posted total revenue of $6.5 billion, up 3.7% year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $2.47, a 9.3% increase from the prior-year quarter. This was driven by robust demand and strong rate performance in its luxury hotel segment, offsetting weaker demand in the lower chain scales.
Looking ahead, analysts expect Marriott's EPS to grow 7.6% year-over-year in the current fiscal year, with the company's earnings surprise history remaining promising. The consensus rating on the stock is a "Moderate Buy," based on a mix of positive and neutral ratings from the 25 analysts covering the company.
