Marriott (MAR) Or Hilton (HLT): Which Is A Better Stock?
Zacks Investment Research | Dec 26, 2017 09:14PM ET
The improving economy in the United States has been favoring hospitality companies. In the next 10 years, global travel is estimated to increase at a compound rate of 7%. International trips are expected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, which reflects growing demand for hotels.
Leading hoteliers like Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) are striving to rake in profits from the competitive industry.
Marriott and Hilton have a distinguished footprint across the globe along with a strong domestic presence. Marriott and its brands own more than 6,400 properties worldwide. Hilton currently has a portfolio of 14 world-class brands, comprising more than 5,100 properties with nearly 838,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories.
The companies are focusing on the expansion of their global foothold and capitalize on the demand for hotels in the international markets.
Let’s find out which stock is a better pick.
Price Performance
Marriot has had an impressive run on the bourse year to date, compared with Hilton. While Marriott has returned 61.2% year to date outperforming its Zacks Investment Research
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