** Shares of hotel operator Marriott International MAR.O hit record high after co's Q4 results, last up ~8.4% at $358.77
** MAR reports Q4 revenue of $6.69 billion, beating analysts' average expectation of $6.67 billion - data compiled by LSEG
** MAR's global luxury room revenue rises over 6% in Q4
** Co says high-end consumers remain resilient and continue to prioritize spending on experience and travel amid "insatiable demand for luxury" in international markets
** Posts Q4 adjusted EPS of $2.58, missing estimates of $2.61
** Forecasts 2026 revenue per available room, or RevPAR, growth of 1.5% to 2.5%, missing Wall Street expectations as U.S. budget travel demand weakens
** MAR up ~9% over the past 12 months vs. the S&P 500's .SPX 15% rise
(Reporting by Medha Singh)
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