Marriott International, Inc. $MAR Shares Sold by Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P.

Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P. cut its holdings in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 1.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 122,210 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,365 shares during the quarter. Marriott International comprises 5.3% of Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 8th largest holding. Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P.’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $37,914,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 1.1% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,774,015 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,410,384,000 after buying an additional 230,820 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 21.7% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 9,175,377 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,389,635,000 after buying an additional 1,637,119 shares during the last quarter. Capital International Investors increased its position in shares of Marriott International by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,107,531 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,274,475,000 after purchasing an additional 272,250 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $812,570,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc increased its position in shares of Marriott International by 9.3% during the third 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 period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Marriott International stock opened at $402.54 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $106.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.24, a P/E/G ratio of 3.16 and a beta of 1.10. The business’s fifty day moving average is $365.65 and its two-hundred day moving average is $337.03. Marriott International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $253.55 and a 52 week high of $403.25.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.59 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The business’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.32 earnings per share. 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. On average, equities research analysts predict that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 22nd will be paid a $0.73 dividend. This is an increase from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 22nd. Marriott International’s payout ratio is presently 30.64%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total value of $1,084,680.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. The trade was a 13.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on MAR shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Marriott International from $356.00 to $383.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays boosted their price objective on Marriott International from $372.00 to $376.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Truist Financial boosted their price objective on Marriott International from $350.00 to $356.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $382.07.

Trending Headlines about Marriott International

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

About Marriott International

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.