Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Lodging|Market Cap: $77.16B|Employees: 411K
Marriott International is a global operator, franchisor, and licensor of lodging properties, including hotels, residential, and timeshare properties. The company's core business model revolves around management, franchising, and licensing, with a focus on brand portfolio and loyalty programs. Marriott operates in 139 countries and territories, with a strong presence in North America and growing international markets.
Total revenues increased by 4.8% year-over-year to $6.263 billion, driven by a 4.1% increase in worldwide RevPAR and a 7% increase in properties. Base management and franchise fees also increased, reflecting the higher RevPAR.
Net income increased from $564 million to $665 million, driven by revenue growth and a lower effective tax rate (13.0% vs. 22.4% in the prior year). The lower tax rate was primarily due to the current year release of tax reserves.
Interest expense increased from $163 million to $192 million due to higher debt balances driven by Senior Notes issuances, net of maturities. This increase partially offsets the positive impact of revenue growth and tax benefits on net income.