Marriott International, Inc. $MAR Shares Sold by iSAM Funds UK Ltd

iSAM Funds UK Ltd lessened its position in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 42.2% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 2,600 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,901 shares during the quarter. iSAM Funds UK Ltd’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $964,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd purchased a new position in Marriott International in the 1st quarter valued at $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% during the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 127.0% during the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on MAR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays lowered their target price on Marriott International from $379.00 to $348.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on Marriott International from $352.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on Marriott International from $410.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Erste Group Bank began coverage on Marriott International in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. They set a “buy” rating on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $385.65.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marriott and LG Electronics are piloting a cloud-based guest-room entertainment and technology platform at approximately 40 locations. The initiative is intended to improve the guest experience and create a scalable technology solution across participating Marriott hotels, although its direct financial impact is likely to develop gradually. LG Electronics and Marriott International Enhance Traveler Entertainment Experience
• Positive Sentiment: Pacifica Hotels signed a franchise agreement with Marriott to develop the Westin Hokkaido Furano Resort in Japan. The agreement expands Marriott’s asset-light hotel network and future fee-generating potential. Pacifica Hotels Signs Franchise Agreement with Marriott International
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group maintained a “Buy” rating and projects Marriott earnings of $11.73 per share in fiscal 2026 and $13.06 in fiscal 2027, slightly above the current fiscal-year consensus estimate of $11.70. Marriott analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research initiated coverage with a “Peer Perform” rating, signaling neither a clear bullish nor bearish view and potentially limiting incremental buying interest. Benzinga coverage
• Negative Sentiment: A Zacks review said Marriott was down 3.1% since its latest earnings report, indicating continued post-earnings weakness despite the company’s $3.19 adjusted EPS beating the $3.08 consensus estimate. Investors may remain focused on valuation, forward guidance and the pace of hotel demand growth. Why Is Marriott Down Since Its Last Earnings Report?

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of MAR stock opened at $333.14 on Thursday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $363.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $358.68. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $256.76 and a 12 month high of $410.98. The company has a market capitalization of $86.87 billion, a PE ratio of 34.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.52 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.62% and a negative return on equity of 75.81%. The business’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.65 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.640-11.810 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.740-2.820 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.7 EPS for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 30.26%.

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.