William Brown Sells 9,456 Shares of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) insider William Brown sold 9,456 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.25, for a total transaction of $3,387,612.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 11,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,940,750. The trade was a 46.23% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:MAR opened at $347.93 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $324.55 and its 200-day moving average price is $291.31. Marriott International, Inc. has a one year low of $205.40 and a one year high of $370.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $92.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.66, a PEG ratio of 3.10 and a beta of 1.13.

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

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business 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. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 28.24%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently weighed in on MAR. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Marriott International from $353.00 to $403.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays upped their price objective on Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Marriott International from $323.00 to $356.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $283.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $343.27.

Marriott International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY‑2026 and Q1 guidance above some Street expectations, supporting earnings growth expectations and underpinning analyst upgrades. Q4 & FY2024 Results / Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages raised price targets or reiterated Buy/Overweight calls after the results, increasing the consensus target and offering support for the stock. MarketBeat Analyst Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.67/shr; ex‑dividend Feb 26), signaling cash‑return discipline that can attract income‑sensitive investors. Dividend Notice
• Positive Sentiment: Retail/momentum coverage (Zacks/Yahoo pieces) is highlighting MAR as a consumer‑discretionary beneficiary of cooling inflation and stronger travel demand, which can draw retail buying. Yahoo: Consumer Discretionary Picks
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue modestly beat and was up year‑over‑year, but EPS missed by about $0.03 and margins/ROE metrics raised questions—supports guidance but tempers upside. Nasdaq: Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand and marketing updates (Bonvoy festival experiences; new JW Marriott all‑inclusive) improve engagement but are unlikely to move the stock materially near‑term. MSN: Bonvoy Festival
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — large, disclosed sales by CEO Anthony Capuano (63,000 shares) and multiple senior executives (including Rajeev Menon, David Marriott, EVP sales) created visible supply and likely amplified downward pressure on the share price. These are open SEC‑filed sales that can spook investors even when sales are part of pre‑arranged plans. CEO Sale (SEC filing)

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MAR. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the second quarter worth about $613,000. National Pension Service raised its position in shares of Marriott International by 1.6% during the third quarter. National Pension Service now owns 603,431 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,158,000 after buying an additional 9,530 shares during the last quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the third quarter worth $858,000. Headwater Capital Co Ltd purchased a new position in Marriott International during the second quarter valued at $21,857,000. Finally, Harbor Investment Advisory LLC lifted its stake in Marriott International by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 572,367 shares of the company’s stock worth $149,067,000 after purchasing an additional 14,898 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 70.70% 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.