Marriott International Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
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Marriott International, Inc. today reported first quarter 2026 results.
Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered excellent first quarter results, reflecting the strength of our brands, our unmatched global footprint, and the resilience of demand for travel. Global RevPAR increased over 4 percent, exceeding the high end of our expectations, driven by gains in both average daily rate and occupancy. RevPAR in the U.S. & Canada rose 4 percent, with performance strengthening throughout the quarter and growth broad-based across customer segments and chain scales.
“International RevPAR grew 4.6 percent in the quarter, despite the conflict in the Middle East impacting March results. RevPAR in EMEA grew over 3 percent in the quarter, with increases in Europe and Africa partially offset by a decline in the Middle East. APEC led international performance, with first quarter RevPAR increasing more than 7 percent, on sustained leisure travel demand. RevPAR in Greater China increased by almost 6 percent, driven by leisure travel, particularly in Hong Kong and Hainan.
“Our development momentum continued, and we had record first quarter signings. Our industry-leading pipeline expanded to nearly 618,000 rooms, up over 5 percent from the year‐ago quarter. Conversions, including multi-unit deals, remained a significant driver of growth, representing over 35 percent of signings and over 40 percent of openings in the quarter.
“Our Marriott Bonvoy travel platform remains a key competitive advantage that connects members to stays, experiences, and loyalty partners throughout their journey, and delivers significant value to hotel owners. Supported by our broad portfolio of brands and experiences, loyalty program membership in Marriott Bonvoy grew to nearly 283 million members at quarter-end.
“As we look ahead to the rest of this year and beyond, we are confident that our leading global scale and strong brand portfolio, our powerful Marriott Bonvoy travel platform and loyalty program, our dedicated associates, and our asset-light business model continue to position us very well for sustainable, long-term growth.”
Highlights:
First quarter 2026 RevPAR[1] increased 4.2 percent worldwide, with 4.0 percent growth in the U.S. & Canada and 4.6 percent growth in international markets
First quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $2.43 and Adjusted diluted EPS totaled $2.72
First quarter reported net income totaled $648 million and Adjusted net income totaled $726 million
First quarter Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1,398 million
The company added roughly 15,900 net rooms globally during the quarter and net rooms grew 5 percent from the end of the first quarter of 2025
At the end of the quarter, Marriott’s worldwide development pipeline reached a new record and totaled over 4,100 properties and nearly 618,000 rooms, with 43 percent of pipeline rooms under construction including hotels that are pending conversion
The company repurchased 1 million shares of common stock for $0.7 billion in the 2026 first quarter. Year-to-date through April 29, the company has returned over $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases
First Quarter 2026 Results
Franchise and base management fees totaled $1,211 million in the 2026 first quarter, a 13 percent increase compared to franchise and base management fees of $1,071 million in the year-ago quarter. The increase was primarily driven by higher co-branded credit card fees, rooms growth and higher RevPAR...... Read more here - Hotel Management Global Outlook Link
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