Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC Decreases Stake in Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC cut its position in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 8.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 883 shares of the company’s stock after selling 77 shares during the period. Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $241,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Morse Asset Management Inc acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the first quarter valued at $30,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 46.7% in the 1st quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 157 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. raised its position in shares of Marriott International by 468.6% during the 1st quarter. Center for Financial Planning Inc. now owns 199 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after acquiring an additional 164 shares in the last quarter. Banque Transatlantique SA purchased a new stake in Marriott International during the first quarter worth approximately $52,000. Finally, McClarren Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Marriott International in the first quarter valued at approximately $57,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently commented on MAR. BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $280.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Truist Financial lifted their target price on Marriott International from $273.00 to $278.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Marriott International in a research report on Monday, June 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating and a $284.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Saturday, September 27th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on Marriott International from $285.00 to $287.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 20th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $282.63.

Marriott International Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of MAR stock opened at $267.57 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $72.63 billion, a PE ratio of 30.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 1.35. Marriott International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $205.40 and a 52-week high of $307.52. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $265.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $258.31.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 5th. The company reported $2.65 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $2.65. The firm had revenue of $6.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.66 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 93.44% and a net margin of 9.60%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.50 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2025 guidance at 9.850-10.080 EPS. Q3 2025 guidance at 2.310-2.390 EPS. Analysts expect that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Thursday, August 7th that allows the company to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 21st were given a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 21st. Marriott International’s payout ratio is 30.21%.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.