Marriott International, Inc. $MAR Shares Purchased by Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 24.6% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 15,564 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,073 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $4,829,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have commented on MAR shares. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on shares of Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. Evercore boosted their price target 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. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $331.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $373.73.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marriott beat Q1 earnings estimates, with EPS of $2.72 versus $2.56 expected, and raised full-year guidance, signaling continued operating strength and resilient travel demand. Marriott (MAR) tops Q1 estimates as global travel demand stays resilient
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott reported a 4.2% increase in global RevPAR in Q1 2026, a key hospitality metric that suggests stronger room pricing and occupancy trends. Marriott reports 4.2% rise in Q1 2026 global RevPAR
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets after the earnings release, including Barclays, Wells Fargo, and Mizuho, reinforcing a more constructive view of Marriott’s near-term fundamentals. These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Marriott After Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Marriott also highlighted rebound trends in select-service and luxury hotels, supporting the idea that demand remains broad-based across its portfolio. Marriott says select-service hotels rebounded in Q1
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also digesting a newly filed class action lawsuit alleging ADA and California law violations tied to fragrance exposure at Marriott properties, which could create legal overhang and reputational risk. Cole & Van Note Announces Filing of Marriott Hotels Fragrance Disability Class Action Lawsuit

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of MAR opened at $353.18 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $342.05 and its 200-day moving average is $319.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $93.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.06, a P/E/G ratio of 2.99 and a beta of 1.11. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $253.55 and a 12-month high of $380.00.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $2.32 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders 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 was Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.12%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares in the company, valued at $2,957,998.01. This trade represents a 32.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 113,617 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $40,813,498.74. The trade was a 35.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 95,540 shares of company stock valued at $34,274,055. Company insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Company Profile

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.