Marriott International Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Higher EPS, Revenue

Marriott International MAR releases its next round of earnings this Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Here's Benzinga's essential guide to Marriott International's third quarter earnings report.

Earnings and Revenue:

Based on estimates, investors are readying for a positive EPS reading of 27 cents/share and revenues of $2.82 billion. Marriott International's latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a profit of 22 cents/share on revenues of $2.65 billion. We'll know on Wednesday whether Marriott International has managed the estimated 22.7% increase in EPS and 6.4% rise in revenues on a year-over-year basis.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter	Q2	Q1	Q4	Q3
EPS Estimate	$0.37	$0.27	$0.36	$0.22
EPS Actual	$0.37	$0.26	$0.39	$0.22

Stock Performance:

Shares of Marriott International were trading at $28.70 as of September 29, 2011. Since January 1st, shares of Marriott International have declined 30.3%.

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Marriott International is a Moderate Buy. The strength of this rating has declined slightly over the past three months.

Competitors:

Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Marriott International's peers.

• Choice Hotels International (CHH): Hold with a $0.46 recent quarter EPS
• GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY (GET): Moderate Buy with a $0.17 recent quarter EPS
• Hyatt Hotels (H): Hold with a $0.27 recent quarter EPS

The hotels and motels company's industry has seen price/earnings growth of 0.7% during the current fiscal year.

Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Marriott International operates and franchises hotels and related lodging facilities throughout the world.

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