Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) EVP Drew Pinto Sells 4,000 Shares

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 8,221 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Marriott International Price Performance

Marriott International stock traded down $3.51 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $346.38. The stock had a trading volume of 521,616 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,642,014. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $205.40 and a 1-year high of $370.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $91.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.50, a PEG ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 1.13. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $323.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $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 negative return on equity of 84.23% and a net margin of 9.93%.The business had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.67 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.45 earnings per share. Marriott International’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, sell-side analysts anticipate 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. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is currently 28.24%.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY‑2026 EPS guidance above some Street expectations (FY26: $11.32–$11.57; Q1: $2.50–$2.55), supporting upside case and helping sustain analyst upgrades. Q4 & FY2024 Results / Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages have raised targets or reiterated Outperform/Overweight ratings in recent weeks, lifting the consensus price target and providing support. MarketBeat Analyst Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.67/qtr; ex‑dividend Feb 26), signaling cash‑return discipline which can underpin longer‑term investor interest. Dividend Notice
• Positive Sentiment: Retail/momentum coverage (Zacks pieces highlighting MAR as a momentum/consumer discretionary play) could attract buying interest despite short‑term weakness. Zacks Momentum Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 results were mixed: revenue modestly beat estimates and was up year‑over‑year, but EPS missed by ~$0.03 and margins/ROE metrics drew attention — the print supports guidance but tempers enthusiasm. Nasdaq: Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing initiatives (e.g., Bonvoy festival experiences) and small news items are positive for brand engagement but unlikely to move the stock materially near‑term. MSN: Bonvoy Festival Experiences
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — large, disclosed sales by CEO Anthony Capuano (63,000 shares) and multiple other senior executives (including Rajeev Menon, David Marriott and others) created visible supply and likely amplified downward pressure on the stock. CEO Sale (SEC filing) David Marriott Sale (SEC filing)

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on MAR. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on Marriott International from $357.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Marriott International from $320.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Marriott International from $296.00 to $328.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, January 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $343.27.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Basepoint Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Marriott International during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, AlphaQuest LLC lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 2,750.0% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 114 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.