Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Insider Sells $1,232,315.00 in Stock

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) insider David Marriott sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, September 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total transaction of $1,232,315.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares in the company, valued at approximately $99,424,230.47. This represents a 1.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Marriott International Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NASDAQ MAR opened at $354.79 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $92.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.77, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.17. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $351.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $359.23. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $256.76 and a 1-year high of $410.98.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.11. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 75.81% and a net margin of 9.62%.The company had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.65 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. Equities research analysts forecast that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.69 EPS for the current year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th were paid a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.26%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MAR has been the subject of several research reports. Mizuho reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $384.00 to $374.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $379.00 to $348.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $449.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Wolfe Research assumed coverage on shares of Marriott International in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $385.88.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd purchased a new stake in Marriott International in the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 127.0% during the first quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 84 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in 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 purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Scarborough Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: International expansion strengthens Marriott’s long-term growth outlook. Marriott and Malaysia’s IOI Properties Group agreed to develop four new-build hotels across Malaysia, adding properties across multiple brands and expanding the company’s asset-light fee base. Malaysian Billionaire Brothers Deepen Marriott Ties With Four New Hotel Projects
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott continues to build its presence in high-growth travel markets: it opened the first Series by Marriott hotel in Seoul, reached its 300th hotel in Mexico with additional openings planned, and was selected as the preferred hotel partner for a waterfront project in Kelowna, Canada. Marriott expands Mexico portfolio with 300th opening, 10 more set for 2026
• Positive Sentiment: GIC’s $796.7 million acquisition of 16 Marriott-operated hotels in Japan highlights strong investor interest in Japanese tourism and could support Marriott’s management and fee revenue in the region, although Marriott is not the reported seller. GIC Acquires 16 Marriott-Run Hotels in Japan Amid Tourism Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains moderately bullish, with a reported consensus target of $385.88 versus the stock’s recent trading level, but valuation is elevated at roughly 37 times earnings.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider-selling disclosures may be weighing on sentiment. Deborah Marriott Harrison reportedly sold 3,500 shares for approximately $1.23 million, reducing her position by 1.22%; a separate filing also reported a similar 3,500-share sale by director David S. Marriott. Marriott International Insider Sold Shares Worth $1,232,313, According to a Recent SEC Filing

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio serves business and leisure travelers across a range of price points, from luxury and premium accommodations to select-service and extended-stay properties.

The company’s brands include The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Renaissance, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill Suites, AC Hotels, Aloft, Moxy and Element.