Marriott Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Marriott International reported a strong fourth quarter in 2022, with comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increasing by 28.8% worldwide compared to Q4 2021. The company's reported diluted EPS was $2.12, and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.96. Net income totaled $673 million, and adjusted EBITDA reached $1,090 million.
Worldwide RevPAR grew 5% compared to 2019, driven by a 13% increase in ADR.
U.S. & Canada RevPAR increased 5% over the 2019 quarter, driven by further improvement in occupancy and an 11% increase in ADR.
Group demand more than fully recovered, leading to fourth quarter group revenues 10% above pre-pandemic levels.
The company added 145 properties (22,589 rooms) to its worldwide lodging portfolio.
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Forward Guidance
Marriott anticipates continued growth, though macroeconomic concerns persist. Q1 2023 is expected to benefit from easier comparisons to Q1 2022. Full year RevPAR is projected to grow between 6% and 11% worldwide.
Positive Outlook
- Global booking trends remain robust.
- Worldwide RevPAR was up 51.6 percent year over year in January.
- Gross fee revenues are expected to be $1,045 to $1,065 million for Q1 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $980 to $1,005 million for Q1 2023.
- Adjusted EPS diluted is expected to be $1.82 to $1.88 for Q1 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Macroeconomic environment persist around the world
- Less visibility in forecasting the company’s financial performance for full year 2023
- The low end of the range reflects a meaningful softening of the global economy beginning in the second quarter
- Worldwide RevPAR roughly flat compared to 2022 in the second half of the year.
- The high end of the range reflects relatively steady global economic conditions throughout 2023, with continued resilience of travel demand across customer segments and markets.
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