Marriott International Surges to 113th Most Traded Stock with $629 Million Turnover

On May 6, 2025, Marriott International (MAR) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $629 million, marking a 33.76% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Marriott as the 113th most traded stock of the day. The company's stock price also rose by 1.90%.

Marriott International reported robust financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with a 4.1% increase in global Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR). This growth was driven by a 3.3% increase in the U.S. and Canada and a 5.9% rise in international markets. The company's revenue for the quarter was approximately $6.26 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase from $5.98 billion. Despite a slight shortfall from the Zacks Consensus Estimate, Marriott's operational efficiency improved, as indicated by the rise in RevPAR.

Marriott's earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $2.32, surpassing the estimated $2.25. This performance was supported by strong travel demand and the strength of its brand portfolio. The company's fee-based business model also played a crucial role in achieving these results. Marriott's net income for the quarter was $665 million, with an adjusted net income of $645 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA reached $1.217 billion, reflecting its strong financial position.

Marriott added approximately 12,200 net rooms, marking a 4.6% growth from the end of the first quarter of 2024. The company's worldwide development pipeline expanded to around 3,800 properties and over 587,000 rooms, indicating a 7.4% year-over-year increase. These figures highlight Marriott's ability to capitalize on the ongoing travel demand and its commitment to expanding its global footprint.