MAR
Marriott International Inc. Consumer Discretionary - Hotels Investor Relations →
Marriott International Inc. (MAR) closed at $354.97 as of 2026-05-01, trading 54.7% above its 200-week moving average of $229.41. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 60.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.07 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1418 weeks of data, MAR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MAR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.8%.
With a market cap of $94.1 billion, MAR is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.8%. The stock trades at -25.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 14.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MAR would have grown to $2831, compared to $901 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.1% vs 8.4% for the index — confirming MAR as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MAR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MAR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying MAR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +31.8% after 12 months (median +30.0%), compared to +10.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +53.2% vs +17.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MAR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MAR has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +18.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Oct 1999 | 5 | 7.4% | +14.4% | +2845.3% |
| Nov 1999 | May 2000 | 27 | 17.9% | +20.6% | +2834.6% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 8 | 16.6% | -4.0% | +3104.2% |
| Jul 2002 | May 2003 | 43 | 24.3% | +9.0% | +2501.0% |
| May 2003 | May 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | +33.8% | +2493.6% |
| Dec 2007 | Mar 2010 | 120 | 63.6% | -46.5% | +1359.6% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 5.8% | +25.7% | +1404.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 9 | 10.1% | +40.7% | +1462.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 35 | 46.7% | +57.1% | +285.7% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 0.6% | +37.0% | +217.1% |
| Average | 25 | — | +18.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Marriott International Inc. (MAR) is currently 54.7% above its 200-week moving average of $229.41. It would need to fall to $229.41 to cross below the line.
What is MAR's 200-week moving average price?
Marriott International Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $229.41 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MAR drops below its 200-week moving average?
MAR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is MAR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MAR as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. Free cash flow yield is 1.8%. Price-to-book is -25.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MAR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.2 years, $100 invested in MAR would have grown to $2831, compared to $901 for the S&P 500. That's 13.1% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. MAR has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MAR pay a dividend?
Yes. Marriott International Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 75.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01