GC Wealth Management RIA LLC Sells 2,682 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

GC Wealth Management RIA LLC cut its stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 65.6% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 1,408 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,682 shares during the period. GC Wealth Management RIA LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $437,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MAR. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $28,000. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $37,000. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $41,000. Finally, ORG Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $44,000. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call buying suggests bullish positioning — traders bought ~31,615 call options on Apr. 30 (a ~928% jump vs. typical volume), which can amplify upside expectations into earnings and raise short‑term demand for the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: New premium property pipeline could support revenue growth and RevPAR recovery — Marriott will open the world’s first JW Marriott all‑inclusive in Costa Rica and has debuted The Luxury Collection in Rhodes, Greece, expanding luxury footprint and loyalty engagement. Costa Rica To Welcome The World’s First JW Marriott All‑Inclusive Marriott debuts The Luxury Collection in Rhodes, Greece
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/earnings focus: Zacks previews Q1 metrics expectations — investors are positioning ahead of the Q1 print, which can create volatility; the preview narrows what will move shares (beat vs. miss on RevPAR, fees and margin recovery). Gear Up for Marriott (MAR) Q1 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector comps: strong results from other lodging and travel-related names (and a Hotelling/EV trend in MarketBeat coverage) support a constructive backdrop, but some technicals suggest the rally may be stretched. Does Marriott’s Massive Rally Mean It’s Time to Check Out?
• Neutral Sentiment: Consumer engagement angle: pieces on best Marriott credit cards can modestly support loyalty spend and booking frequency but are unlikely to move the stock materially near-term. The best credit cards for maximizing Marriott stays in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Reputational/political risk: a public comment from Marriott’s CEO about defending room access regardless of political views sparked headlines — such statements can attract controversy and activist attention, introducing short-term PR risk. Marriott CEO on why you have to defend both DEI and ICE’s right to a hotel room

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Benjamin T. Breland sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.03, for a total value of $716,060.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 26,399 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,451,633.97. This represents a 7.04% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $359.81, for a total value of $1,439,240.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 95,540 shares of company stock worth $34,274,055 in the last quarter. 11.43% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MAR has been the subject of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays increased their target price on Marriott International from $356.00 to $372.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup increased their target price on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Finally, Susquehanna increased their target price on Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $357.27.

Marriott International Stock Down 1.9%

NASDAQ:MAR opened at $354.97 on Friday. Marriott International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $246.50 and a twelve month high of $380.00. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $341.42 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $317.16. The company has a market cap of $94.04 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.93% and a negative return on equity of 84.23%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.45 EPS. 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.66 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th were issued a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio 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.