Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Marriott International (MAR)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR):

• 5/15/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Sanford C. Bernstein from $400.00 to $402.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 5/12/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $350.00 to $353.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/11/2026 – Marriott International had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 5/7/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $372.00 to $376.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company to $446.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Mizuho from $343.00 to $384.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Marriott International had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $388.00 to $386.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/23/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $280.00 to $385.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/21/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $356.00 to $383.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/16/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $356.00 to $372.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/10/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $331.00 to $350.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

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 issued a dividend of $0.73 per share. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. This is a positive change from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.12%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. This trade represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

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.