HUB Investment Partners LLC Lowers Position in Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

HUB Investment Partners LLC decreased its stake in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 15.2% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 15,363 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,762 shares during the period. HUB Investment Partners LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $4,001,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. AlphaQuest LLC raised its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 2,750.0% in the second quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Addison Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Marriott International in the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Marriott International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Finally, Smallwood Wealth Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 312.5% in the third quarter. Smallwood Wealth Investment Management LLC now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large development pipeline — Marriott signed 102 hotel deals in South Asia during 2025, strengthening its franchise/management fee pipeline in a fast‑growing region which supports future fee revenue and international growth. Marriott Signs 102 Hotel Deals in South Asia in 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Luxury brand expansion — Marriott signed an agreement to debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand, extending its high‑margin luxury footprint and brand visibility in a tourism market. Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in New Zealand
• Positive Sentiment: Regional growth push — Marriott announced significant expansion plans across the Caribbean and Latin America, adding distribution that should boost future fee income and global scale. Marriott Announces Significant Growth and Strategic Expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America
• Positive Sentiment: India pipeline via partner tie‑ups — SAMHI Hotels’ purchase of RARE India and its tie‑up with Marriott to manage a heritage portfolio expands Marriott’s branded presence in India through third‑party operators/franchise partners. SAMHI Hotels buys 70% stake in RARE India, signs Marriott tie-up for heritage portfolio
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership transition context — an exit interview with CFO Leeny Oberg highlights succession planning and a long, stable tenure; investors will watch the transition but this reads as orderly. Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry demand signal — a report that Nokomis Capital initiated a stake in Apple Hospitality REIT cites steady demand for Marriott‑branded hotels, a positive industry datapoint but indirect for MAR. Nokomis Capital Initiates Stake in Apple Hospitality REIT as Marriott and Hilton Hotels Drive Steady Demand
• Neutral Sentiment: Unrelated corporate move — James Hunter’s retirement at Marriott Vacations Worldwide (MVW) is notable for MVW shareholders but has limited direct impact on Marriott International. James Hunter to Transition from Role as General Counsel After Nearly 20 Years with Marriott Vacations Worldwide
• Negative Sentiment: Legal risk — Marriott is actively litigating in a privacy case and is seeking to disqualify plaintiffs’ firms, underscoring ongoing legal exposure and potential costs or reputational risk that can weigh on the stock. Marriott Looks to Disqualify Plaintiffs’ Firms in Privacy Fight

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider William P. Brown sold 9,456 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $358.25, for a total value of $3,387,612.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 11,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,940,750. This represents a 46.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.22, for a total transaction of $22,630,860.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 113,617 shares in the company, valued at $40,813,498.74. This trade represents a 35.67% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 97,157 shares of company stock valued at $34,768,825 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Marriott International from $355.00 to $398.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $296.00 to $328.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Marriott International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $343.27.

Marriott International Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $323.80 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $329.94 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $296.53. Marriott International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $205.40 and a twelve month high of $370.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $85.80 billion, a PE ratio of 34.12, a P/E/G ratio of 2.94 and a beta of 1.09.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 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 business had revenue of $6.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.67 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.45 earnings per share. The business’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. Analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

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

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.