Marriott International Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Marriott International reported solid financial results for Q2 2025, with a global RevPAR increase of 1.5%, driven mainly by the leisure segment, and a robust net rooms growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties [2][12]. Financial Performance - Base management and franchise fees reached $1,200 million, a nearly 5% increase from $1,148 million in Q2 2024, attributed to higher RevPAR, rooms growth, and co-branded credit card fees [6]. - Incentive management fees totaled $200 million, up from $195 million in the previous year, primarily due to strong international hotel performance [7]. - Reported operating income was $1,236 million, compared to $1,195 million in Q2 2024, while reported net income was $763 million, a 1% decrease from $772 million in the prior year [10]. - Adjusted operating income for Q2 2025 was $1,186 million, up from $1,120 million in Q2 2024, with adjusted net income at $728 million compared to $716 million [11]. Room Growth and Development - The company added approximately 17,300 net rooms during the quarter, with a total net rooms growth of 4.7% year-over-year [12][15]. - The development pipeline reached a record of over 590,000 rooms, with 70% of new signings in international markets [3][16]. Brand Expansion - Marriott launched Series by Marriott™, targeting midscale and upscale segments, and completed the acquisition of the lifestyle brand citizenM, enhancing its global brand portfolio [4]. - Membership in the Marriott Bonvoy travel platform reached nearly 248 million, with increased engagement through unique experiences [5]. Shareholder Returns - The company returned approximately $2.1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends year-to-date, with plans to return about $4 billion for the full year 2025 [6][12]. Outlook - The company expects full-year net rooms growth to approach 5% and anticipates continued RevPAR growth in the upcoming quarters [3][20].