The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Decreases Position in Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its stake in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 4.9% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 111,675 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,808 shares during the quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $41,386,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC lifted its position in shares of Marriott International by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Frederick Financial Consultants LLC now owns 3,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,095,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. World Equity Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. World Equity Group Inc. now owns 1,437 shares of the company’s stock worth $533,000 after buying an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. Haven Capital Group Inc. boosted its position in Marriott International by 0.3% in the 1st quarter. Haven Capital Group Inc. now owns 10,064 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,292,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 1.2% during the first quarter. Empirical Financial Services LLC d.b.a. Empirical Wealth Management now owns 2,472 shares of the company’s stock valued at $808,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of Marriott International by 4.4% during the first quarter. Paragon Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 743 shares of the company’s stock worth $243,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $334.69 on Friday. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $256.76 and a 1-year high of $410.98. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $357.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $357.66. The company has a market capitalization of $87.28 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.68, a PEG ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last announced its earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $3.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.11. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.62% and a negative return on equity of 75.81%. The firm had revenue of $2.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $2.65 EPS. Marriott International’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.640-11.810 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.740-2.820 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be given a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is 30.26%.

Marriott International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: TD Cowen upgraded Marriott to “strong buy,” improving investor sentiment and signaling confidence in the company’s earnings outlook.
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate travel distribution expansion: Marriott announced a direct integration with Spotnana, a corporate travel technology platform. The partnership is intended to make Marriott’s hotels more accessible through corporate travel programs, potentially supporting business-travel demand and direct bookings. Marriott furthers corporate hotel distribution strategy with Spotnana integration
• Positive Sentiment: New Zealand expansion: Marriott and CP Group signed an agreement covering three hotels in New Zealand. The deal broadens Marriott’s international footprint and could add future fee revenue as the properties open. Marriott International Signs Landmark Agreement with CP Group for Three Hotels in New Zealand
• Positive Sentiment: Turkey resort development: Marriott and Özak agreed to develop a Ritz-Carlton resort in Kemer, Turkey, adding another premium property to Marriott’s global pipeline. Özak, Marriott sign deal for Ritz-Carlton resort in Kemer
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist raised its price target from $356 to $360 but maintained a “hold” rating, indicating modest expected upside rather than a strong change in its investment view.
• Neutral Sentiment: The latest Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference transcript may provide additional management commentary, but no specific new financial catalyst is identified in the headline. Marriott International Presents at Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference 2026

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Barclays reduced their target price on Marriott International from $379.00 to $348.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, August 4th. CICC Research began coverage on Marriott International in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on Marriott International from $410.00 to $395.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Wolfe Research started coverage on Marriott International in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. They set a “hold” rating on the stock. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $385.88.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that operates, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes full-service, luxury, select-service and extended-stay accommodations, as well as branded residences, timeshare properties and vacation experiences. Marriott also provides food and beverage, meeting and event services through many of its properties.

The company’s brands include Marriott Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St.