AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC)

Marriott Vacations Worldwide raises 2026 guidance as Q2 contract sales rise 22%

Positive Impact 4 of 5 guidance Written later

Marriott Vacations Worldwide reported second-quarter 2026 results on August 6, 2026, with total revenues of $1.3 billion, up 6% from a year earlier, and net income attributable to common stockholders of $77 million, up from $69 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance for contract sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted free cash flow, which points to higher expected results for shareholders, though the guidance excludes items such as restructuring, litigation and impairment charges that the company says may be significant.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 contract sales rose 22% to $545 million; diluted EPS was $2.12 versus $1.77 a year earlier
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $215 million from $203 million; Adjusted EBITDA margin was 23.4% versus 24.3%
  • 2026 contract sales guidance raised to $2,080 million to $2,115 million from $1,815 million to $1,885 million
  • 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $8.25 to $9.05 from $7.05 to $7.80

The filing

CompanyMarriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 6, 2026, 7:01 AM ET
Accession number0001524358-26-000035

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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