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Marriott Vacations’ $250 Million Asset Sale Plan: Can It Fund A Turnaround?

Marriott Vacations Worldwide reported its first quarter 2026 results amid a period of significant transition and restructuring. The company focused on improving profitability, cash flow, organizational realignment, and revenue growth initiatives, while also taking steps to reduce costs and monetize non-core assets. Adjusted EBITDA declined 16% year-over-year to $161 million, and contract sales decreased 2% to $411 million. However, value per guest (VPG) showed a modest 1% increase, and owner sales rose 3%, driven by a 4% lift in VPG. The decline in tours by 3% was primarily due to the planned reduction of the Asia business and the decision to reduce tours to consumers with lower credit scores. Marketing and sales expenses increased 300 basis points as a percentage of contract sales, largely reflecting investments tied to new operational strategies.