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As the Q1 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - travel and vacation providers industry, including Marriott (NASDAQ:MAR) and its peers.

The Consumer Discretionary sector, by definition, is made up of companies selling non-essential goods and services. When economic conditions deteriorate or tastes shift, consumers can easily cut back or eliminate these purchases. For long-term investors with five-year holding periods, this creates a structural challenge: the sector is inherently hit-driven, with low switching costs and fickle customers. As a result, only a handful of companies can reliably grow demand and compound earnings over long periods, which is why our bar is high and High Quality ratings are rare. Travel and vacation providers operate tour packages, cruise lines, online travel agencies, and vacation rental platforms, connecting consumers with leisure and business travel experiences. Tailwinds include robust post-pandemic travel demand, a consumer preference shift toward experiences over goods, and technology-enabled personalization improving conversion and loyalty. However, headwinds are significant: the industry is acutely sensitive to macroeconomic cycles, geopolitical instability, and fuel price volatility. Low switching costs mean fierce price competition, while capacity additions in segments like cruises can lead to oversupply. Regulatory burdens, weather disruptions, and public health risks further create episodic but potentially severe demand shocks.

The 19 consumer discretionary - travel and vacation providers stocks we track reported a mixed Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.6% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was 9.3% below.

Luckily, consumer discretionary - travel and vacation providers stocks have performed well with share prices up 13.6% on average since the latest earnings results.

Marriott (NASDAQ:MAR)

Founded by J. Willard Marriott in 1927, Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) is a global hospitality company with a portfolio of over 7,000 properties and 30 brands, spanning 130+ countries and territories.

Marriott reported revenues of $6.65 billion, up 6.2% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations, and overall, it was a satisfactory quarter for the company with a decent beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but EBITDA guidance for next quarter meeting analysts’ expectations.

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.

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Marriott Total Revenue

Interestingly, the stock is up 11.8% since reporting and currently trades at $396.50.

Is now the time to buy Marriott? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q1: Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR)

Originally a division of American Airlines, Sabre (NASDAQ:SABR) is a technology provider for the global travel and tourism industry.

Sabre reported revenues of $760.3 million, up 8.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.4%. The business had a very strong quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS and adjusted operating income estimates.Sabre Total Revenue

Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 7.7% since reporting. It currently trades at $1.69.

Is now the time to buy Sabre? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Delta (NYSE:DAL)

One of the ‘Big Four’ airlines in the US, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is a major global air carrier that serves both business and leisure travelers through its domestic and international flights.

Delta reported revenues of $15.85 billion, up 12.9% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 4%. Still, it was a slower quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates and EPS guidance for next quarter missing analysts’ expectations.

Interestingly, the stock is up 24.5% since the results and currently trades at $81.69.

Read our full analysis of Delta’s results here.

Travel + Leisure (NYSE:TNL)

Formerly known as Wyndham Destinations, Travel + Leisure (NYSE:TNL) is a global vacation company that provides travelers with vacation ownership, exchange, and travel services.

Travel + Leisure reported revenues of $961 million, up 2.9% year on year. This result met analysts’ expectations. Taking a step back, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also logged a decent beat of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates but EBITDA guidance for next quarter slightly missing analysts’ expectations.

The stock is down 3.4% since reporting and currently trades at $73.59.

Read our full, actionable report on Travel + Leisure here, it’s free.

Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH)

Building mini-communities at places such as oil drilling sites, Target Hospitality (NASDAQ:TH) is a provider of specialty workforce lodging accommodations and services.

Target Hospitality reported revenues of $72.78 million, up 4.1% year on year. This number lagged analysts’ expectations by 0.6%. Taking a step back, it was still a very strong quarter as it put up full-year EBITDA and revenue guidance exceeding analysts’ expectations.

Target Hospitality scored the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is up 15.2% since reporting and currently trades at $17.66.

Read our full, actionable report on Target Hospitality here, it’s free.

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Marriott Vacations (VAC)

Forward P/E Ratio: 11.2x

Spun off from Marriott International in 1984, Marriott Vacations (NYSE:VAC) is a vacation company providing leisure experiences for travelers around the world.

Why Do We Think VAC Will Underperform?

Shrinking returns on capital from an already weak position reveal that neither previous nor ongoing investments are yielding the desired results High net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 11× increases the risk of forced asset sales or dilutive financing if operational performance weakens

Marriott Vacations's stock price of $92.81 implies a valuation ratio of 11.2x forward P/E. If you're considering VAC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

Travel + Leisure (TNL)

Forward P/E Ratio: 9.3x

Formerly known as Wyndham Destinations, Travel + Leisure (NYSE:TNL) is a global vacation company that provides travelers with vacation ownership, exchange, and travel services.

Why Should You Dump TNL?

Performance surrounding its tours conducted has lagged its peers Eroding returns on capital from an already low base indicate that management's recent investments are destroying value 8× net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio makes lenders less willing to extend additional capital, potentially necessitating dilutive equity offerings

Travel + Leisure is trading at $73.59 per share, or 9.3x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why TNL doesn't pass our bar.

Crown Holdings (CCK)

Forward P/E Ratio: 11.7x

Formerly Crown Cork & Seal, Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) produces packaging products for consumer marketing companies, including food, beverage, household, and industrial products.

Why Are We Hesitant About CCK?

Large revenue base makes it harder to increase sales quickly, and its annual revenue growth of 1.4% over the last five years was below our standards for the industrials sector Gross margin of 20.3% reflects its high production costs Earnings per share lagged its peers over the last five years as they only grew by 3.8% annually

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At $97.58 per share, Crown Holdings trades at 11.7x forward P/E. To fully understand why you should be careful with CCK, check out our full research report (it's free).

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Marriott International (MAR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MAR]) formally entered into a joint venture with the Leali family to bring the Lefay luxury wellness hospitality brand into the hotel operator's global portfolio. The closing of the transaction was noted to mark an important step in Marriott's (MAR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MAR]) strategy to expand its focus on well-being and introduce Lefay as the company's first brand focused exclusively on luxury wellness.

Lefay properties will be available through Marriott's digital platforms and participate in the company's Bonvoy loyalty program, with integration expected to be completed in late 2026.

Lefay currently operates two award-winning luxury resorts in Lago di Garda and the Dolomites in Italy in nature-rich leisure destinations focused on health and longevity-driven stays, and the brand has three more resorts in the pipeline in Tuscany, Southern Italy, and the Swiss Alps, which are also expected to come into the Marriott system under long-term management deals with the joint venture.

Notably, Lefay will become the first brand in Marriott’s system dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness, sitting within the Luxury Group alongside The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION, and The Luxury Collection. Marriott (MAR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MAR]) leadership has positioned Lefay as a wellness-first, holistic, sustainability-oriented resort offering rather than a traditional spa add-on.

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Aktie des Tages: Marriott stieg um 4,5% letzte Woche an und ist nun in einer Kaufzone, da Hotels gut durch den Verkauf von AI-Technologie abschneiden.

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In den letzten Monaten hat Marriott International (MAR) seine Aktien um etwa 9,4% erhöht. Die Zahlen haben das S&P 500 überboten. Investoren fragen sich nun, ob der positive Trend fortgesetzt werden kann oder Marriott für einen Rückgang bereit ist. Um dies zu klären, wird die letzte Earnings-Report analysiert.

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Im Mai 2026 gab ResortPass, Inc. eine Vereinbarung mit Marriott International bekannt, um Tageszugang zu Spa- und Wellnessangeboten in teilnehmenden Marriott-Eigentumsobjekten auszuweiten. Dies spiegelt die wachsende Verwendung lokaler, nicht übernachtender Gäste durch Hotels wider, um Einnahmen von bestehenden Einrichtungen zu erhöhen. Gleichzeitig betonte Marriotts Führungsteam eine breit gefächerte gesunde Reisebedarf, bei dem Freizeit- und Gruppensegmente regionale Druck im Nahen Osten ausgleichen, wo RevPAR stark fiel. Als Nächstes werden wir untersuchen, wie sich die erweiterte ResortPass-Partnerschaft und der widerstandsfähige Reisebedarf auf das Unternehmen und seine zukünftigen Prioritäten auswirken.

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Marriott International ist IBD-Aktie des Tages nach einem Gewinnplus im Mai. Marriott-aktien unterliefen einen Kaufpunkt in Intraday-Freitag-Handel, aber Reise-Tailwinds bleiben bestehen. Darüber hinaus haben die top-performierenden Fonds Fidelity Blue Chip Growth und Fidelity Growth Company neue Positionen bei dem Hotelbetreiber eingerichtet. In der Zwischenzeit erhöhten Bank of America-Analysten am Freitag ihr Preisziel für Hyatt Hotels um 2 Dollar auf 221 Dollar.

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Machen Sie bessere Investitionsentscheidungen mit den einfachen, visuellen Werkzeugen von Simply Wall St, die Ihnen einen Wettbewerbsvorteil geben. Marriott International-Stammaktienübersicht nach kürzester Zeit der Aktionärsrendite Marriott International (MAR) hat das Interesse der Investor interessiert, nach kürzester Zeit der Aktionärsrendite, mit dem Aktienpreis schließt US$369,15 und zeigt gemischte kurzfristige Bewegungen neben stärkeren Ergebnissen im letzten Jahr. ... (restliche Übersetzung des Inhalts)

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Mit dem Abschluss der Q1-Ertragsperiode ist es Zeit, die besten und schlechtesten Leister dieser Quartals in der Branche der Verbrauchsgüter - Reise- und Urlaubsanbieter zu bewerten, einschließlich Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) und seiner Peers.