Marriott Intl Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.67 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 21, 2025.

Additionally, the board has expanded its share repurchase program by 25 million shares, supplementing the existing 7.4 million shares available under prior authorizations. The company has already demonstrated strong buyback activity, having repurchased 6.4 million shares for $1.7 billion year-to-date through July 30, 2025.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) reported solid Q2 2025 results with worldwide RevPAR growing 1.5%, driven by a 5.3% increase in international markets. The company posted reported net income of $763 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1,415 million. Key financial metrics include adjusted diluted EPS of $2.65 and base management and franchise fees of $1,200 million, up 5% year-over-year.

The company demonstrated strong growth with 17,300 net rooms added during the quarter, achieving a 4.7% net rooms growth year-over-year. Marriott's development pipeline reached a new record of approximately 3,900 properties and over 590,000 rooms. The company returned significant value to shareholders, repurchasing 2.8 million shares for $0.7 billion in Q2, with year-to-date returns to shareholders totaling $2.1 billion through dividends and share repurchases.

Notable strategic moves include launching Series by Marriott™, a new regional collection brand, and completing the acquisition of citizenM. The company's Marriott Bonvoy membership reached nearly 248 million members.

Sonder Holdings (NASDAQ: SOND) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, highlighting both improvements and challenges. In Q4 2024, the company achieved a 19% increase in RevPAR to $180 and an 85% occupancy rate. Notable developments include a $31 million net income in Q4, marking a 128% increase year-over-year.

The company completed two major strategic initiatives: a long-term licensing agreement with Marriott International, integrating Sonder properties into Marriott's platforms under "Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy," and a Portfolio Optimization Program resulting in agreements to exit or reduce rent for approximately 110 buildings (4,500 units).

For full year 2024, Sonder reported $621 million in revenue (3% increase YoY) and a net loss of $224 million (24% improvement YoY). The company ended the year with approximately 9,900 live units and a total portfolio of 10,700 units.

Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has completed the acquisition of citizenM, a lifestyle hotel brand known for its tech-savvy accommodations and innovative design. The acquisition adds 37 open hotels with 8,789 rooms across more than 20 cities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific to Marriott's portfolio, plus a pipeline of two additional hotels with over 300 rooms.

The integration of citizenM properties into Marriott's systems is expected to complete later this year, at which point citizenM will become a fully participating brand in the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program. The acquisition strengthens Marriott's select-service lifestyle offerings, complementing existing brands like AC, Moxy, and Aloft.

Marriott International's (NYSE:MAR) Luxury Group has announced its Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025, launching in August across Asia-Pacific. The initiative responds to strong market demand, with 90% of high-net-worth travelers citing wellness offerings as a key booking factor.

The series features three distinctive properties: Mandapa (Bali), The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, and The St. Regis Goa Resort. Each location offers customized wellness experiences focused on three pillars: Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical & Mental Well-being. Programs include unique offerings such as Balinese medicinal plant workshops, floating sound healing sessions, and Ayurvedic treatments.

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has announced the signing of seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Brazil, marking the brand's debut in the country. This is part of a larger development agreement with FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS to open 30 properties across Northeast Brazil over the next 15 years.

The seven new properties will add over 750 guest rooms across key locations, including the Suape Industrial Port Complex in Ipojuca, Porto de Galinhas, Natal, and Fortaleza. The first openings are expected by 2028, with additional properties planned along Cabo de Santo Agostinho by 2029.

This expansion follows City Express by Marriott's recent growth across the Caribbean and Latin America region, with the brand now present in five countries and over 60 projects in the pipeline.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) announced that CFO and EVP of Development Leeny Oberg will retire on March 31, 2026, after 26 years with the company. Two veteran executives will succeed her: Jen Mason, a 33-year Marriott veteran, will become CFO, while Shawn Hill, with 28 years at the company, will assume the role of Chief Development Officer.

Oberg, who has served as CFO since 2016 and led the company's strategic growth since 2023, was instrumental in navigating the pandemic, the Starwood acquisition, and delivering significant shareholder value with stock performance outpacing the S&P 500. Mason currently serves as Global Officer of Treasury and Risk Management, while Hill is the Chief Development Officer for Marriott's Asia Pacific Excluding China region.

Marriott International (Nasdaq: MAR) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for August 5, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day, featuring President and CEO Anthony Capuano and CFO Leeny Oberg.

The earnings call will be accessible via webcast through Marriott's investor relations website, with dial-in options available for both US (800-274-8461) and international (+1 203-518-9814) participants using conference ID MAR2Q25. A replay will be available until August 12, 2025, and a transcript will be posted on the company's website.

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) has announced plans to open three new hotels in Calgary through a partnership with Truman and Louson. The development includes W Calgary (157 rooms, opening 2029), JW Marriott Calgary (248 rooms, opening 2030), and an Autograph Collection Hotel (320 rooms, opening 2028) at Stampede Park.

The $1.47 billion private investment will deliver over 700 premium hotel rooms and 360 branded residences in Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District. The project is expected to create 9,100 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent positions, generating $120 million in annual GDP from hotel operations and $111 million from visitor spending.