MAR posts Q4 EPS miss, but revenues top estimates as RevPAR rises year over year on strong international demand and development momentum.
Marriott International Inc (NYSE:MAR) shares surged 8.5% in early trading on Tuesday after the hotel operator reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by international travel and growth in its loyalty program. The company posted revenue of $6.69 billion, slightly above analysts' estimates of $6.67 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.58, just below the $2.61 consensus.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Marriott (MAR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Marriott International (MAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.58 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.45 per share a year ago.
Marriott International logged higher revenue in the fourth quarter, boosted by solid international travel trends and continuing strength in the company's luxury segment.
MAR's Q4 results are likely to show improving global demand, solid fee growth and international strength, offset by higher costs and softer incentive fees.
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