Is Marriott International Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) is a hospitality company that operates, franchises, and licenses a broad portfolio of hotel, residential, and timeshare properties across luxury, premium, select-service, and extended-stay segments. It is valued at a market cap of $90.6 billion. 

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are typically classified as “large-cap stocks,” and MAR fits the label perfectly, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the lodging industry. The company primarily follows an asset-light business model, generating revenue through management and franchise fees rather than owning most of its properties, which supports strong cash flow generation and global expansion across more than 130 countries and territories.