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BETHESDA, Md. - Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) announced Friday that Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Development Leeny Oberg will speak at the Barclays 2025 Eat, Sleep, Play, Shop Conference in New York on December 4. The hospitality giant, currently trading near its 52-week high of $307.52, has seen 14 analysts revise their earnings downwards for the upcoming period according to InvestingPro data.
Oberg is scheduled to deliver remarks at approximately 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time. The session will be webcast live and will remain available for viewing until December 30, 2025, according to a company press release.
The hospitality giant, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, currently operates a portfolio of over 9,700 properties across more than 30 brands in 143 countries and territories as of September 30, 2025. With a market capitalization of $79.56 billion and impressive gross profit margins of 81.55%, Marriott reported $6.87 billion in revenue for the last twelve months with 4.63% growth.
Marriott International’s business model includes operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties globally. The company also offers its travel platform, Marriott Bonvoy.
The Barclays conference brings together executives from leading consumer-focused companies to discuss industry trends and business strategies.
In other recent news, Marriott International reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved an adjusted earnings per share of $2.47, exceeding the forecasted $2.37, and reported revenue of $6.49 billion, slightly above the expected $6.47 billion. Additionally, Marriott announced an expansion of its branded residential portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, with a significant increase in locations and projects in the pipeline. In financial developments, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 67 cents per share, payable at the end of December 2025. Analyst activity includes Wells Fargo initiating coverage with an Overweight rating and a price target of $329.00, suggesting confidence in the company’s future performance. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $288.00, citing the potential for Marriott to renegotiate a new credit deal in 2026. These recent developments reflect a dynamic period for Marriott International, capturing the attention of investors and analysts alike.
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