Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) EVP Sells $896,784.00 in Stock

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) EVP Rena Hozore Reiss sold 2,512 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $357.00, for a total transaction of $896,784.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 33,487 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,954,859. This trade represents a 6.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Shares of MAR stock opened at $349.89 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $92.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.87, a PEG ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $205.40 and a 52 week high of $370.00. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $323.56 and a 200 day simple moving average of $290.70.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). The company had revenue of $6.69 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.67 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 84.23% and a net margin of 9.93%.The company’s revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.45 earnings per share. 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. Sell-side analysts forecast that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 EPS for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.67 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.24%.

Key Headlines Impacting Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $11.32–$11.57 and Q1 guidance of $2.50–$2.55, which supports earnings visibility and helped trigger analyst target increases. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bullish writeups are drawing attention — Zacks ran pieces framing MAR as a momentum/consumer discretionary buy as inflation cools and travel demand strengthens. These stories can attract retail and momentum flows. Read More. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — a $0.67 quarterly dividend (ex‑dividend Feb 26, payable Mar 31) signals cash‑return discipline, modestly supportive for income‑oriented investors. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue (~$6.69B) slightly beat estimates and was +4.1% y/y, but EPS missed by $0.03 and margins/ROE metrics drew attention — the print underpins guidance but tempers enthusiasm. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing/loyalty activation: Marriott Bonvoy launched a 1‑Point Drop festival experience program — positive for engagement but unlikely to move near‑term revenue materially. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling disclosed — David S. Marriott sold 4,747 shares at ~$360 (Feb 17) and EVP Rena Hozore Reiss sold 2,512 shares at ~$357. Multiple filings, even at small ownership percentages, can spook investors and add downward pressure. Read More. Read More.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MAR. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $355.00 to $398.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and upped their target price for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup raised their price target on Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $343.27.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marriott International

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in MAR. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Godfrey Financial Associates Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new position in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.