Marriott International stock holds firm as Q2 2026 earnings and guidance support valuation
Published on 08/18/2026 at 13:28 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Marriott International, Inc. (ISIN US5719032022) stock is trading in the mid-$350 range as of August 17, 2026, with recent market data placing the shares at $356.46 at the close of regular Nasdaq trading, down 0.07% on the day in USD per a real-time quote overview dated August 17, 2026.
Q2 2026 earnings lift guidance
In its latest reporting cycle covering Q2 2026, Marriott International delivered double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share compared with the prior-year quarter, based on the company’s most recent earnings materials for the three months to June 30, 2026.
The same Q2 2026 update indicated that this earnings strength allowed management to raise full-year 2026 guidance for key metrics, including revenue and adjusted EBITDA, reinforcing the narrative that travel demand and pricing power continue to support the hotel operator’s profitability.
Analyst consensus and stock performance
Recent coverage of Marriott International notes that the stock carries a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average published price target of $386.65 per share as of August 18, 2026, implying upside potential of roughly 8% from the latest closing level near $356.46 when comparing the target with the current market price.
Market data compiled in mid-August 2026 show Marriott International shares closing at $356.57 on Nasdaq on August 17, 2026, after a marginal decline of 0.04% versus the previous session, underlining that the stock is consolidating gains built earlier in the year rather than moving sharply on the latest news flow.
Historical performance figures cited in recent market overviews indicate that Marriott share price stood at $310.24 on January 1, 2026, and has advanced by 15.0% year-to-date to the current level near $356.57, a gain that closely mirrors the company’s reported growth in Q2 2026 earnings and supports the view that the stock’s move has been fundamentally driven.
Flagship hotel portfolio and brand strength
Marriott International’s core business centers on a global portfolio of hotels and resorts across multiple brands, including full-service, select-service, and luxury properties catering to both business and leisure travelers, with revenue streams driven by room bookings, food and beverage operations, and managed and franchised hotel fees.
One representative offering within the company’s portfolio is its namesake Marriott Hotels brand, which focuses on upscale full-service properties aimed at corporate guests and destination travelers, combining meeting and event facilities with on-site dining and amenities that help support occupancy rates and average daily room rates in key markets worldwide.
Stock level and investor takeaway
As of August 17, 2026, the most recent completed Nasdaq session, Marriott International stock closed at $356.57 in USD, and the company’s year-to-date share price increase of 15.0% from $310.24 at the start of 2026 highlights how earnings growth in Q2 2026 and a higher full-year guidance range have translated into tangible market value for shareholders.
Fact box
Company: Marriott International, Inc.
ISIN: US5719032022
Ticker: MAR
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $356.57 USD
Sector / Industry: Hotels, resorts and cruise lines
Index membership: S&P 500
