Marriott Vacations: A Compelling Cyclical Play

Summary

  • Marriott Vacations is coming off of a stellar quarter and shows no signs of slowing down, due to its affluent customer base.
  • The company has a great track record with dividends and repurchases, and investors do have some incentive to be patient with the stock.
  • The company isn't exactly at bargain levels right now, especially considering the short-term risks on the horizon.
Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel in the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) is one of the world's premier timeshare companies. Along with Travel + Leisure (TNL) and Diamond Resorts, they stand at the summit of the industry. It came into existence when it became somewhat trendy for

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