Marriott Int'l Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $160 million or $0.52 per share, up from $143 million or $0.44 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 27 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.45 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenues increased 16 percent to $3.16 billion from $2.73 billion last year. Analysts expected revenues of $3.04 billion.

For the third quarter, the company has forecast earnings in the range of $0.42 to $0.46 per share. Analysts currently expect fourth-quarter earnings of $0.55 per share.

For the the fiscal 2013, the company projects earnings in the range of $1.98 to $2.01 per share. Analysts currently expect full-year earnings of $1.99 per share.