Marriott International, Inc. $MAR Stock: ProShare Advisors LLC Grows Position

ProShare Advisors LLC increased its stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 3.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 288,709 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,951 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC owned about 0.11% of Marriott International worth $102,685,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its position in Marriott International by 20.3% during the 3rd quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 7,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,673,000 after buying an additional 1,269 shares during the period. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter valued at about $310,000. Global Assets Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter worth about $203,000. Americana Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 13.5% during the third quarter. Americana Partners LLC now owns 4,733 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,683,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the period. Finally, Aprio Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 7.6% in the third quarter. Aprio Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,729 shares of the company’s stock worth $971,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, 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 completion of the transaction, the insider owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $99,424,230.47. This trade represents a 1.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider David Marriott sold 3,500 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total value of $1,232,315.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $99,424,230.47. The trade was a 1.22% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 11.43% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marriott’s upcoming earnings remain a potential catalyst. Analysts are focused on revenue per available room (RevPAR), fee income and cost controls, with expectations for higher earnings and revenue. MAR Gears Up for Q3 Earnings: RevPAR and Fee Growth in Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott continues to expand its global hotel pipeline. Planned developments include a 282-room JW Marriott resort in Fiji, a Courtyard by Marriott in Takayama, Japan, and the company’s first EDITION hotel in Africa, in Cape Town. These projects could support long-term fee growth and brand visibility. JW Marriott brand to debut in Fiji Courtyard by Marriott in Takayama Marriott opens first African EDITION
• Neutral Sentiment: Marriott confirmed corporate job cuts. The move could improve operating efficiency and support margins, although it also signals efforts to manage costs amid an uncertain economic environment. Marriott Confirms Corporate Job Cuts
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore ISI lowered its price target for MAR to $400 from $420, reducing a valuation-related support for the shares. Evercore ISI Adjusts Price Target on Marriott
• Negative Sentiment: Exchange-traded funds were reported as net sellers of Marriott stock on October 27, creating near-term technical selling pressure. ETFs Are Net Sellers of Marriott
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are also assessing the potential effect of the Iran war and broader economic uncertainty on travel demand, costs and Marriott’s growth outlook ahead of earnings. Marriott shares in focus ahead of Q3 earnings

Marriott International Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $399.30 on Friday. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $256.76 and a 12 month high of $410.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $104.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 1.17. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $360.20 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $355.73.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 firm had revenue of $2.01 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.65 EPS. The company’s revenue 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. Analysts predict that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.73 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th were paid a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.26%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have commented on the company. Truist Financial upped their price target on Marriott International from $356.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. Freedom Broker started coverage on Marriott International in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $408.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays boosted their target price on Marriott International from $348.00 to $363.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 16th. UBS Group decreased their target price on Marriott International from $412.00 to $395.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Marriott International from $394.00 to $393.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $383.52.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn and Element. The company also operates Marriott Bonvoy, a travel loyalty program that provides members with benefits and rewards across participating properties and travel experiences.

Marriott traces its origins to 1927, when J.