Wealthstream Advisors Inc. Buys 48 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

Wealthstream Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 2.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,352 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. Wealthstream Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $643,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Morse Asset Management Inc bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter worth approximately $30,000. Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its stake in shares of Marriott International by 468.6% during the first quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 199 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 164 shares during the last quarter. Banque Transatlantique SA bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter worth approximately $52,000. McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter worth approximately $57,000. Finally, Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. raised its stake in shares of Marriott International by 32.9% during the first quarter. Hazlett Burt & Watson Inc. now owns 295 shares of the company’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.7%

Marriott International stock opened at $260.85 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $265.52 and a 200-day moving average of $259.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $70.81 billion, a PE ratio of 29.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 1.35. Marriott International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $205.40 and a twelve month high of $307.52.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.65 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.65. The business had revenue of $6.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.66 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.60% and a negative return on equity of 93.44%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.50 earnings per share. Marriott International has set its FY 2025 guidance at 9.850-10.080 EPS. Q3 2025 guidance at 2.310-2.390 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 21st were given a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 21st. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 30.21%.

Marriott International announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Thursday, August 7th that allows the company to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently weighed in on MAR. Truist Financial boosted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $273.00 to $278.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 3rd. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $276.00 to $262.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 3rd. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $280.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Robert W. Baird boosted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $287.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $282.63.

Marriott International Profile

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.