Marriott International Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR), headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties. Valued at $78.2 billion by market cap, the company manages a portfolio of lodging properties operating under renowned brand names such as JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, and Marriott Hotels.

Shares of this lodging giant have underperformed the broader market over the past year. MAR has gained 20.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.3%. In 2025, MAR stock is up 1.6%, compared to SPX’s 4% rise on a YTD basis.