Baldwin Wealth Partners LLC MA decreased its holdings in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR – Free Report) by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 48,375 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,945 shares during the quarter. Baldwin Wealth Partners LLC MA’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $12,599,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. AlphaQuest LLC raised its position in shares of Marriott International by 2,750.0% during the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the period. Addison Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Marriott International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the second quarter worth $37,000. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. bought a new stake in Marriott International in the second quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Quaker Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 203.4% during the second quarter. Quaker Wealth Management LLC now owns 150 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 295 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Marriott International Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $310.16 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $83.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.75, a PEG ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 1.16. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $205.40 and a 12 month high of $311.69. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $285.23 and its 200 day moving average price is $273.75.
Marriott International Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 20th will be issued a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.30%.
Insider Activity at Marriott International
In other Marriott International news, insider Deborah Marriott Harrison sold 70,000 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred 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 owned 175,210 shares in the company, valued at approximately $51,096,492.30. The trade was a 28.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Peggy Roe sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, November 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $292.12, for a total value of $584,240.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 17,466 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,102,167.92. This trade represents a 10.27% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 88,289 shares of company stock worth $25,669,425. Company insiders own 10.68% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts recently weighed in on MAR shares. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $302.00 to $296.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $288.00 to $345.00 in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Barclays lifted their price target on Marriott International from $274.00 to $276.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Marriott International in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $329.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $297.00.
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Key Marriott International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Marriott International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged several near-term EPS estimates slightly higher (Q3 2026, Q2 2027, Q3 2027), signaling incremental upside to the company’s earnings trajectory and supporting investor confidence in the recovery/organic growth. (Zacks estimates)
- Positive Sentiment: Marriott continues to expand its pipeline and premium footprint: agreement to bring EDITION to Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront (adds a high-profile, luxury asset that can lift RevPAR in a key gateway market). Marriott International and V&A Waterfront Holdings Announce Agreement to Bring EDITION to Cape Town’s Iconic Waterfront
- Positive Sentiment: Operational growth and rebranding at a flagship: JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino will rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin after a $75M renovation—a move that should support premium positioning and future ADR gains. JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino Announce Property-Wide Rebrand
- Positive Sentiment: Franchise expansion indicators: Marriott hit 100 signings for its City Express brand in the U.S. and Canada and debuted a Fairfield in Mactan—evidence of steady development momentum that should contribute to fee-based and franchise revenue over time. Marriott Reaches 100 Signings for City Express Hotels Marriott debuts Fairfield brand in Mactan
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Marriott among “stocks to watch” near all-time highs, reinforcing momentum narrative that can attract momentum/inflow buying. 3 Stocks to Watch Near All-Time Highs: COF, MAR, TSLA
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains constructive (average “Moderate Buy”), but opinions are mixed—this supports demand while keeping upside tied to execution. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
- Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target to $276 — a revision in analyst view but a target below recent market levels, so the move is mixed in implications for near-term upside. Barclays Raises Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target to $276.00
- Negative Sentiment: Legal/environmental risk: Kenya’s environment court will revisit a claim that the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara camp (operated by Marriott) may be impacting wildebeest migration routes. A court-ordered review or restrictions could hit operations, reputation, and luxury pricing at a high-ADR asset. Kenya’s environment court to consider a claim that a lux safari camp was harming wildebeests routes
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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