Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (NYSE:VAC) is one of the Best Small Cap Value Stocks to Buy. Wall Street maintains a positive outlook for Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (NYSE:VAC) despite a 13% loss in share price since the fiscal third quarter of 2025, announced on November 4.
As recently as December 5, Stifel Nicolaus’ Simon Yarmak reiterated a Buy rating on the stock, but lowered his price target on the company from $83 to $70. The same day, Barclays’ Brandt Montour reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $64 price target.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (NYSE:VAC) reported a 3.22% year-over-year decline in revenue to $1.26 billion, missing expectations at $49.78 million. However, EPS of $1.69 beat consensus by $0.09. Management attributed the decline in sales to lower tours and VPG. Additionally, vacation ownership adjusted EBITDA also decreased 16% year over year, primarily due to lower development and leasing profits.
Management expressed disappointment over the poor results and assured that they are taking steps to return to growth. They highlighted strategic initiatives, including the realignment of sales and marketing to encourage productivity. In addition, the company also plans to reduce third-party commercial rental activity to achieve greater owner arrivals.
As a result of weak performance during the quarter, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (NYSE:VAC) also lowered its full-year guidance. The company now expects net sales of between $1.76 billion and $1.78 billion, up from a previous range of $1.74 billion to $1.83 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is also expected to be lower at between $740 million and $755 million, down from the previous range of $750 million to $780 million.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:VAC) is a global vacation company involved in vacation ownership, rentals, resorts and property management, and other related products, services and businesses. Its operations are divided into the Vacation Ownership and Third Party Exchange and Management segments.
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