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Marriott International ( (MAR) ) just unveiled an announcement.
On February 18, 2026, Marriott International, Inc. entered into a terms agreement with a syndicate of underwriters to issue two tranches of senior notes: $600 million of 4.500% Series WW Notes due 2033 and $850 million of 5.100% Series XX Notes due 2038, which were issued on February 20, 2026, under an existing indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee. The offering generated approximately $1.425 billion in net proceeds that Marriott plans to deploy for general corporate purposes, including potential working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, share repurchases, or debt repayment, underscoring its continued use of the bond market to support balance sheet flexibility and fund strategic and operational needs.
Interest on both series will be paid semiannually on May 1 and November 1, beginning November 1, 2026, with the Series WW Notes maturing on May 1, 2033 and the Series XX Notes maturing on May 1, 2038, and the company retaining the option to redeem the notes in whole or in part on specified terms. The issuance, conducted via a registered public offering supported by a base prospectus and prospectus supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reinforces Marriott’s access to long-term capital markets to manage its funding profile and support ongoing corporate initiatives.
The most recent analyst rating on (MAR) stock is a Buy with a $395.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Marriott International stock, see the MAR Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on MAR Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MAR is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong operating/cash-flow performance but tempered by meaningful balance-sheet risk (high leverage and negative equity). Technicals are supportive with the stock above key moving averages and positive momentum. Earnings-call guidance reinforces growth in fees/EBITDA/EPS, while valuation is a headwind given the high P/E and low dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on MAR stock, click here.
More about Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, and licenses a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging properties. The company generates revenue from room stays, franchise and management fees, and associated services, targeting business and leisure travelers across multiple market segments worldwide.
Average Trading Volume: 1,627,597
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $94.33B
For an in-depth examination of MAR stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.