Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for VAC Earnings

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Co. (NYSE:VAC) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report issued on Wednesday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst M. Kaushik now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.65 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.17. The consensus estimate for Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s current full-year earnings is $6.23 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.65 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.60 EPS and Q3 2026 earnings at $1.62 EPS.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 26th. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.51 by $0.35. Marriott Vacations Worldwide had a return on equity of 10.89% and a net margin of 4.20%. The firm had revenue of $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.24 billion.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on VAC. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in a research report on Monday, January 6th. They set an “underweight” rating and a $87.00 target price for the company. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $142.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 7th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $112.00 to $108.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 27th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 10th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on Marriott Vacations Worldwide from $117.00 to $120.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 25th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $102.75.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Stock Performance

Shares of VAC stock opened at $66.99 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 3.53, a quick ratio of 2.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.19. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $79.89 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $82.78. Marriott Vacations Worldwide has a 12 month low of $63.46 and a 12 month high of $108.57. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.34 billion, a PE ratio of 12.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.83.

Institutional Trading of Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 74.2% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 13,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,226,000 after acquiring an additional 5,816 shares during the period. Forum Financial Management LP purchased a new stake in Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the fourth quarter valued at about $203,000. Ananym Capital Management LP bought a new position in Marriott Vacations Worldwide during the fourth quarter worth about $21,987,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide by 16.8% in the fourth quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 96,139 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,633,000 after purchasing an additional 13,840 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Voloridge Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott Vacations Worldwide in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $545,000. 89.52% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Stephanie Sobeck Butera purchased 650 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $71.66 per share, for a total transaction of $46,579.00. Following the purchase, the insider now directly owns 8,770 shares in the company, valued at approximately $628,458.20. This trade represents a 8.00 % increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 5th were paid a $0.79 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 5th. This represents a $3.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.72%. Marriott Vacations Worldwide’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 56.23%.

About Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells, and manages vacation ownership and related businesses, products, and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management.