Compared to Estimates, Marriott (MAR) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Marriott International (MAR) reported $6.65 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.2%. EPS of $2.72 for the same period compares to $2.32 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.9% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.59 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $2.58, the EPS surprise was +5.62%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Marriott performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Comparable Systemwide International Properties - Worldwide - REVPAR: 123 versus the three-analyst average estimate of 122.Rooms - Total: 1,795,808 versus 1,789,530 estimated by three analysts on average.Rooms - Franchised: 1,204,223 versus 1,187,515 estimated by three analysts on average.Comparable Systemwide International Properties - Worldwide - REVPAR Growth Rate: 4.2% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 2.3%.Revenues- Contract investment amortization: $-35 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $-33.93 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +25%.Revenues- Gross fee revenues: $1.43 billion compared to the $1.38 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +12.4% year over year.Revenues- Net fee revenues: $1.4 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $1.34 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.1%.Revenues- Owned, leased, and other revenue: $412 million versus $356.23 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +14.1% change.Revenues- Franchise fees: $872 million versus $835.97 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +16.9% change.Revenues- Incentive management fees: $222 million compared to the $209.43 million average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8.8% year over year.Revenues- Cost reimbursements: $4.84 billion compared to the $4.97 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.1% year over year.Revenues- Base management fees: $339 million versus $333.08 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.3% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Marriott here>>>Shares of Marriott have returned +7.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.9% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks