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

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) insider Deborah Harrison sold 3,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $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 accessible through this link.

Marriott International Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $354.79 on Friday. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $256.76 and a 12 month high of $410.98. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $351.45 and its 200-day simple moving average is $359.23. The firm has a market cap of $92.52 billion, a PE ratio of 36.77, a P/E/G ratio of 2.68 and a beta of 1.17.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.11. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.62% and a negative return on equity of 75.81%. The business had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.65 earnings per share. 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. On average, equities analysts predict that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

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

Key Marriott International News

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have weighed in on MAR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Erste Group Bank assumed coverage on Marriott International in a report on Thursday, August 27th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $412.00 target price on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Monday, June 15th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on shares of Marriott International from $410.00 to $395.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, TD Cowen upgraded shares of Marriott International to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. Two investment 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $385.88.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAR. Evelyn Partners Investment Management Services Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the first quarter worth $25,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 100.0% in the first quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 82 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares in the last quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC increased its position in 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 acquiring an additional 47 shares during the period. Scarborough Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the 1st quarter worth about $32,000. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International Company Profile

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.