ABN AMRO Bank N.V. acquired a new stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 2,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $536,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAR. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the second quarter worth $638,968,000. Boston Partners acquired a new position in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth $196,579,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA boosted its holdings in Marriott International by 7.2% during the third quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,921,767 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,281,825,000 after acquiring an additional 330,952 shares during the period. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Marriott International by 27,221.0% in the second quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 315,558 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,214,000 after purchasing an additional 314,403 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Marriott International by 1.5% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,543,195 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,612,606,000 after purchasing an additional 306,717 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.
Marriott International Price Performance
Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $326.45 on Friday. Marriott International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $205.40 and a 52-week high of $331.09. The firm has a market capitalization of $87.60 billion, a PE ratio of 34.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $312.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $285.12.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have issued reports on MAR shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Marriott International from $294.00 to $323.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup raised their price objective 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. Evercore ISI boosted their target price on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $285.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Marriott International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $316.19.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International
In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $292.12, for a total value of $584,240.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 17,466 shares in the company, valued at $5,102,167.92. This represents a 10.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Deborah Marriott Harrison sold 70,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $291.63, for a total value of $20,414,100.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 175,210 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,096,492.30. The trade was a 28.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 74,490 shares of company stock valued at $21,756,389. 10.68% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about Marriott International
Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Multi-property expansion in Vietnam strengthens Marriott’s international pipeline and management-fee revenue prospects; new deals deepen local partnerships and accelerate room openings in a high-growth market. Marriott expands in Vietnam with Masterise partnership
- Positive Sentiment: Additional coverage of the multi-property agreement with Masterise Group highlights scale and commitment in Vietnam — supports revenue visibility from franchising/management fees and long-term international growth. Marriott International Signs Multi-Property Agreement with Masterise Group
- Positive Sentiment: Luxury Group by Marriott’s list of 2026 “must-watch” openings in Asia-Pacific points to a robust development pipeline in higher-margin luxury segments — positive for future fee growth and brand positioning. Luxury Group by Marriott International reveals 2026 must-watch openings across Asia Pacific
- Positive Sentiment: Skift reports Marriott is launching another India brand (Ventive Hospitality filing) — expanding in a high-growth market that can drive long-term room growth and fee income. Brand launches increase franchise options and scale. Marriott Lines Up Another India Brand Launch: What we Got from Ventive Hospitality’s Filing
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage on growing flights and hotel activity targeting Africa’s emerging cities signals incremental opportunity for global room growth and international franchise expansion. New Flights and Hotels Target Africa’s Emerging Cities
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan’s bullish forecast for strong price appreciation is a direct positive for investor sentiment and can attract momentum buying ahead of earnings. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ pre-earnings piece with Wall Street metric estimates helps set expectations for Q4 — useful context but not actionable by itself. Ahead of Marriott (MAR) Q4 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
- Neutral Sentiment: General investor-education piece referencing Zacks’ Earnings ESP and stock selection tools — may draw attention but not specific to Marriott’s fundamentals. Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Now
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Anthony Capuano’s comments on luxury, all-inclusives and outdoor hospitality outline strategic priorities that frame management’s growth approach — informative but gradual in impact. Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano on luxury, all-inclusives and ‘outdoor hospitality’
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks preview flags offsetting headwinds for Q4 (higher costs and softer incentive fees) that could trim margins and pressure near-term EPS versus top-line strength. This is the primary near-term risk to the share price around earnings. Marriott to Report Q4 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?
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.
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