Aptus Capital Advisors LLC Sells 7,409 Shares of Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

14 Jun 2026, 03:28 by Jessica Moore · The Cerbat Gem

Aptus Capital Advisors LLC cut its holdings in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR – Free Report) by 7.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 93,685 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,409 shares during the quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $29,065,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Legal & General Group Plc lifted its stake in Marriott International by 9.3% in the 3rd quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,465,420 shares of the company’s stock valued at $381,654,000 after purchasing an additional 124,759 shares during the last quarter. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ lifted its stake in Marriott International by 5.8% in the 3rd quarter. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ now owns 73,759 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,210,000 after purchasing an additional 4,067 shares during the last quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Marriott International by 12.0% in the 3rd quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 386,638 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,696,000 after purchasing an additional 41,547 shares during the last quarter. FMB Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,762,000. Finally, Capital International Sarl lifted its stake in Marriott International by 25.8% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Sarl now owns 41,237 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,740,000 after purchasing an additional 8,448 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International Stock Up 1.4%

MAR opened at $402.54 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $106.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.24, a P/E/G ratio of 3.20 and a beta of 1.10. Marriott International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $253.55 and a twelve month high of $403.25. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $365.65 and a 200 day simple moving average of $337.03.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.56 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.72% and a negative return on equity of 80.97%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.32 EPS. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.380-11.630 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.990-3.060 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Friday, May 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.73 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. This is a positive change from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.64%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on MAR shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Susquehanna raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on shares of Marriott International from $400.00 to $402.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a report on Monday, May 11th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $382.07.

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Key Marriott International News

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

Positive Sentiment: Marriott said domestic travel has remained strong since the West Asia conflict, suggesting resilient demand and healthy booking trends for its hotel portfolio. Strong domestic travel since West Asia war: Marriott
Positive Sentiment: Marriott unveiled 600 Bonvoy experiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which could boost brand engagement and drive additional travel-related spending from loyal customers. Marriott Bonvoy Unveils 600 Experiences for FIFA World Cup 2026 Fans
Positive Sentiment: Marriott opened its 10,000th property globally in India, a symbolic milestone that highlights the company’s continued expansion and scale across international markets. Marriott International Celebrates 10,000 Properties Globally with the Opening of the JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa
Positive Sentiment: Management also highlighted the new JW Marriott Ranthambore opening as a milestone for the brand, reinforcing Marriott’s growth pipeline in India and its luxury positioning. Marriott unveils 10,000th property with opening of JW Marriott in India
Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains supportive, with brokerages maintaining a “Moderate Buy” consensus, which is constructive but not a fresh catalyst. Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
Neutral Sentiment: Marriott’s planned luxury wellness brand joining Bonvoy in late 2026 adds to its long-term growth story, but the launch is still months away. Marriott’s new luxury wellness brand will join Bonvoy in late 2026

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total transaction of $1,084,680.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International Profile

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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.