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MARRIOTT VACATIONS WORLD

Marriott Vacations

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp functions in the United States leisure industry. It owns and manages a cluster of resorts and accommodation facilities under trademarks like Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residencies, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club predominantly in the United States. Some of its properties are also spread across Europe and Asia Pacific. Marriott's majority revenue components include the sale of vacation ownership products such as luxurious vacation packages. In addition, it offers purchase money financing to the end users of its core services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The majority of revenue is derived from the Vacation Ownership segment.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation Common Stock

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The Number Of Americans Planning A Vacation In The Next Six Months Is At The Lowest In 15 Years, Excluding The Pandemic.

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $142 to $140.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Marriott Vacations, Lowers Price Target to $140

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Shares of travel-related companies are trading lower amid market weakness and investor concerns about tariff risks, which may reduce spending towards tourism.

Barclays analyst Brandt Montour maintains Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $116 to $97.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Marriott Vacations, Lowers Price Target to $97

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $120 to $112.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Marriott Vacations, Lowers Price Target to $112

Marriott Vacations Worldwide shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and issued FY25 EPS guidance below estimates.

Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintains Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $112 to $108.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Marriott Vacations, Lowers Price Target to $108

Full Year 2025 Outlook The Company is providing guidance for the full year 2025 as reflected in the chart below.
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">(in millions, except per share amounts)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Contract sales</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted EBITDA&#x2A;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted net income attributable to common stockholders</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted earnings per share - diluted&#x2A;</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted free cash flow&#x2A;</td>
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The guidance provided above excludes impacts from asset sales, foreign currency changes, restructuring costs, litigation charges, strategic modernization initiative costs, transaction and integration costs, and impairments, each of which the Company cannot forecast with sufficient accuracy to factor them into the guidance provided above and without unreasonable efforts, and which may be significant. As a result, the full year 2025 outlook is presented only on a non-GAAP basis and is not reconciled to the most comparable GAAP measures. Where one or more of the currently unavailable items is applicable, some items could be material, individually or in the aggregate, to GAAP reported results.
The Company's 2025 guidance is based on the following supplemental estimates:
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">($ in millions)</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Interest expense, net</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$173</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Depreciation and amortization</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Tax rate used to calculate net income attributable to common stockholders</td>
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Guidance

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp Sees FY25 EPS $6.30-$7.00 Vs $7.56 Est.; Contract Sales $1.85B-$1.925B

Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.52 by 22.37 percent. This is a 1.06 percent decrease over earnings of $1.88 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.33 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.24 billion by 6.85 percent. This is a 11.14 percent increase over sales of $1.19 billion the same period last year.

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Marriott Vacations Q4 Adj $1.86 Beats $1.52 Estimate, Sales $1.33B Beat $1.24B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 26, 2025

Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) underwent analysis by 4 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
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Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $102.0, a high estimate of $120.00, and a low estimate of $85.00. Observing a 7.74% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $94.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740488518_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Marriott Vacations. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Ben Chaiken</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$117.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Grambling</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Brandt Montour</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
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<td>Lizzie Dove</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Marriott Vacations. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Marriott Vacations compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Marriott Vacations's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Marriott Vacations's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VAC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Marriott Vacations analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Marriott Vacations: A Closer Look</h2>
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp functions in the United States leisure industry. It owns and manages a cluster of resorts and accommodation facilities under trademarks like Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residencies, and The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club predominantly in the United States. Some of its properties are also spread across Europe and Asia Pacific. Marriott's majority revenue components include the sale of vacation ownership products such as luxurious vacation packages. In addition, it offers purchase money financing to the end users of its core services. The company operates in two reportable segments: Vacation Ownership and Exchange &amp; Third-Party Management. The majority of revenue is derived from the Vacation Ownership segment.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Marriott Vacations's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Marriott Vacations's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.03%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Marriott Vacations's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.44%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Marriott Vacations's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 3.51%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Marriott Vacations's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.87%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.19.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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4 Analysts Have This To Say About Marriott Vacations

Mizuho analyst Ben Chaiken maintains Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $117 to $120.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on Marriott Vacations, Raises Price Target to $120

Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower following U.S. tariffs concerns.&nbsp;
Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower following U.S. tariffs concerns.&nbsp;

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Shares of travel-related companies are trading lower as investors evaluate U.S. tariff concerns which may negatively impact consumer travel decisions.

Shares of travel-related companies are trading higher as stocks rise following softer-than-expected December Core CPI data, which could improve concerns regarding inflation.

Top Wall Street analysts initiated coverage on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone initiated coverage on Toast, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOST#NYSE">TOST</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $45. Toast shares closed at $38.80 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TOST/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling initiated coverage on Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with an Underweight rating and announced a price target of $87. Marriott Vacations shares closed at $86.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VAC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Prakhar Agrawal initiated coverage on aTyr Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATYR#NASDAQ">ATYR</a>) with an Overweight rating. aTyr Pharma shares closed at $3.998 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATYR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>D. Boral Capital analyst Jason Kolbert initiated coverage on Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNOX#NASDAQ">NNOX</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $23. Nano X Imaging shares closed at $9.25 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NNOX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Grambling initiates coverage on Marriott Vacations (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>) with a Underweight rating and announces Price Target of $87.

Morgan Stanley Initiates Coverage On Marriott Vacations with Underweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $87

Allowing Flexibility For Market Purchases And Rule 10b5-1 Plans Based On Market And Regulatory Conditions

Buybacks

Marriott Vacations Extends Share Repurchase Program Through December 2025

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
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<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$69.2K</td>
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<td>423</td>
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<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$176.8K</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>361</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>303</td>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
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<td>BEARISH</td>
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<td>$100.00</td>
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These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 252 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.3K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 17962 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154470 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 14 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 340 contract(s) at a $54.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.1K, with a price of $124.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 217 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $576.0K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 36 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 800 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PENN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 125 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.3K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 3259 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 670 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 369 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 2278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 438 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 35 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.2K, with a price of $4850.0 per contract. There were 830 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 70 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 340 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $176.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 361 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 399 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.9K, with a price of $9790.0 per contract. There were 4118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 303 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 70 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.4K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 2472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VAC#NYSE">VAC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 125 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 73 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 3667 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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