HighTower Advisors LLC Buys 2,266 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

HighTower Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 2.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 80,939 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,266 shares during the period. HighTower Advisors LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $21,082,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MAR. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in Marriott International by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 8,887 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,479,000 after acquiring an additional 218 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of Marriott International by 39.1% during the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 5,805 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,383,000 after purchasing an additional 1,631 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP grew its stake in Marriott International by 39.6% in the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 19,332 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,605,000 after purchasing an additional 5,480 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Marriott International by 21.8% during the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 6,035 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,438,000 after buying an additional 1,079 shares during the period. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 8.8% during the 2nd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 1,229 shares of the company’s stock valued at $336,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International News Roundup

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.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR stock opened at $349.89 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $92.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.87, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $205.40 and a 1-year high of $370.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $323.56 and a 200-day moving average price of $290.70.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.67 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.45 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue 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, analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is 28.24%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on MAR shares. 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 shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $285.00 to $370.00 in a report on Friday, January 9th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Two 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $343.27.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, insider Rajeev Menon sold 6,333 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $356.61, for a total value of $2,258,411.13. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 9,492 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,384,942.12. The trade was a 40.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares in the company, valued at $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 94,538 shares of company stock valued at $33,795,936 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 10.68% 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.