Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) CEO Anthony Capuano Sells 63,000 Shares

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.22, for a total transaction of $22,630,860.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 113,617 shares in the company, valued at approximately $40,813,498.74. The trade was a 35.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR opened at $349.03 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $92.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.87, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $323.56 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $290.70. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1 year low of $205.40 and a 1 year high of $370.00.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by ($0.03). Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. The firm had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $2.45 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.320-11.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.550 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.67 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 26th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.24%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marriott International

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. Triumph Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC grew its holdings in Marriott International by 2,750.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts recently commented on MAR shares. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays increased their target price on Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $283.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.27.

Key Stories Impacting Marriott International

Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance above some Street expectations (FY26: $11.32–$11.57; Q1: $2.50–$2.55), supporting upside case and helping sustain analyst upgrades. Q4 & FY2024 Results / Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages have raised targets or reiterated Outperform/Overweight ratings in recent weeks, lifting the consensus price target and providing support. MarketBeat Analyst Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.67/qtr; ex‑dividend Feb 26), signaling cash‑return discipline which can underpin longer‑term investor interest. Dividend Notice
• Positive Sentiment: Retail/momentum coverage (Zacks pieces highlighting MAR as a momentum/consumer discretionary play) could attract buying interest despite short‑term weakness. Zacks Momentum Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue modestly beat estimates and was up year‑over‑year, but EPS missed by ~$0.03 and margins/ROE metrics drew attention — the print supports guidance but tempers enthusiasm. Nasdaq: Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing initiatives (e.g., Bonvoy festival experiences) and small news items are positive for brand engagement but unlikely to move the stock materially near‑term. MSN: Bonvoy Festival Experiences
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — large, disclosed sales by CEO Anthony Capuano (63,000 shares) and multiple other senior executives (including Rajeev Menon, David Marriott and others) created visible supply and likely amplified downward pressure on the stock. CEO Sale (SEC filing) David Marriott Sale (SEC filing)

About Marriott International

Marriott International is a global lodging company that develops, manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Its core activities include hotel and resort management, franchise operations, property development and the provision of centralized services such as reservations, marketing and loyalty program management. The company’s brand architecture spans market segments from luxury and premium to select-service and extended-stay, enabling it to serve a wide range of business and leisure travelers as well as corporate and group customers.

The company traces its roots to the hospitality business founded by J.