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Marriott International (MX:MAR)
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Marriott International (MAR) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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MX:MAR Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS$54.68
Consensus EPS$52.78
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.90
One Year Ago EPS$45.42

MX:MAR Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue$121.21B
Expected Revenue$123.29B
Beat/MissMissed by -$2.08B
YoY Revenue Growth+4.85%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/03/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallMonday, August 3, 2026
MX:MAR Upcoming Earnings
Marriott International's next earnings date is estimated for October 29, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

MX:MAR Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

No slide deck is available for this earnings event.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 03, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call contained multiple strong positive indicators — revenue, EBITDA and EPS growth; raised 2026 guidance; a record development pipeline and significant owner and loyalty initiatives — which outweigh the notable regional headwinds primarily driven by the Middle East conflict, some one-time charges and increased near-term investment spending. Management’s actions to enhance owner economics, new co-brand card agreements, technology rollouts and strong signings support a constructive outlook despite short-term regional and timing pressures.
Company Guidance
Marriott raised full-year 2026 guidance, now targeting global RevPAR growth of 3%–3.5% (with Q3 RevPAR +3.5%–4%), noting the World Cup added roughly 45 basis points to full-year RevPAR while Middle East disruption now trims about 100 basis points; gross fees are expected to rise ~11% to $6.03–$6.06 billion (Q3 gross fees +10%–11%), IMF +3%–5% for the year (Q3 IMF high single-digits to 10%), global credit card fees to rise in the high‑30% range with ~ $30 million incremental in 2026 from new U.S. deals (and a potential $100M–$125M run rate benefit by 2028 at a 26% royalty), residential branding fees +55%–65%, timeshare fees $110M–$115M, owned/leased & other revenue net $175M–$185M, adjusted EBITDA up 11%–12% to $5.97B–$6.03B (Q3 EBITDA +7%–9%), adjusted diluted EPS growth 16%–18%, adjusted effective tax rate 26%–26.5% (core cash tax in the low‑20% range), 2026 investment spending $1.25B–$1.35B (with contract acquisition ~40%–45% of spend and digital/tech ~25%), expected shareholder returns of over $4.5B, and net rooms growth likely toward the low end of the prior 4.5%–5% range (30‑month CAGR 5.2%).
Strong Global Revenue and Profit Growth
Total gross fee revenues increased 13% year-over-year to $1.58 billion; adjusted EBITDA rose 13% to $1.59 billion; adjusted diluted EPS increased 20% to $3.19.
Raised 2026 Guidance
Full-year global RevPAR guidance raised to 3%–3.5% growth; full-year gross fee revenue guidance raised ~11% to $6.03–$6.06 billion; full-year adjusted EBITDA now expected to increase 11%–12% to $5.97–$6.03 billion; adjusted diluted EPS growth expected 16%–18%.
Healthy RevPAR Performance Across Key Markets
Q2 global RevPAR up 3.4%; U.S. & Canada RevPAR up 5% (highest quarterly increase in 13 quarters) and +4% excluding World Cup; Luxury RevPAR in U.S. & Canada up over 9%; select service RevPAR up over 4%; APEC RevPAR up over 5%; Europe RevPAR up over 4%; Greater China RevPAR up over 3%; CALA up 3%.
Robust Development Pipeline and Record Signings
Record global signings in H1; global pipeline grew nearly 7% year-over-year to ~629,000 rooms; over 279,000 rooms under construction; conversions represented 34% of signings and 40% of openings in H1.
Net Rooms Growth and Multiyear Momentum
Net rooms grew 4.5% over the 12 months ending June 30 to over 1.8 million rooms; 30-month compound annual growth rate since end of 2023 is 5.2%; company expects mid-single-digit net rooms growth over next few years.
Co-branded Credit Card Agreements and Fee Upside
Executed new long-term U.S. agreements with JPMorgan Chase and American Express; incremental impact to 2026 co-branded credit card fees ~ $30 million for partial year 2026; potential $100–$125 million annual benefit by 2028 at current royalty rate.
Technology and Loyalty Enhancements
Phased rollout of Ask Bonvoy AI conversational search began in June; over 2,000 select service U.S./Canada hotels transitioned to new digital systems; lowered loyalty charge-out rates ~5% and enhanced owner reimbursement for redemptions to strengthen owner economics.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Commitment to investment-grade rating and to return over $4.5 billion to shareholders in 2026 through buybacks and dividend; full-year investment spending guided to $1.25–$1.35 billion with focus on contract acquisition, tech transformation and renovations.

MX:MAR Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Oct 29, 2026
2026 (Q3)
48.32 / -
42.339
2026 (Q2)
52.78 / 54.68
45.42520.38% (+9.26)
2026 (Q1)
43.83 / 46.62
39.76817.24% (+6.86)
2025 (Q4)
44.55 / 44.23
41.9975.31% (+2.23)
2025 (Q3)
40.73 / 42.34
38.749.29% (+3.60)
2025 (Q2)
44.77 / 45.42
42.8546.00% (+2.57)
2025 (Q1)
38.38 / 39.77
36.5118.92% (+3.26)
2024 (Q4)
40.81 / 42.00
61.195-31.37% (-19.20)
2024 (Q3)
39.53 / 38.74
36.1697.11% (+2.57)
2024 (Q2)
42.27 / 42.85
38.7410.62% (+4.11)
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