What changed
$MAR — WATCHLIST 📊 | 6 MONTHS THESIS
🎯 Q1 2026 | Rev $6.7B | EPS $2.72 vs $2.55 🟢 | Margin 16.0%
💡 Consensus expected EPS of 2.55, but actual came in at 2.72. The market may have already priced the beat, and the slight beat does not justify further multiple expansion given the already elevated P/E relative to history. Meanwhile, upcoming charges may weigh on sentiment.
📉 Reward/risk: 1.5:1
🏢 Business Quality: 9/10 - Global leader in hospitality with a capital-light franchise model, strong brand portfolio, and high margins.
📊 Valuation: fair - P/E of 41.5x is at the 112th percentile of its 5-year historical range (median 41.0x, range 40.5-41.4), leaving minimal room for multiple...
🔮 Catalyst: Resolution of the Canada hotel impairment charge (~$65-70M) and clarity on Lefay investment
💰 Entry: $396.2, stop $380.0, target $420.0
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