Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. Buys Shares of 5,061 Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 5,061 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,570,000.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 969.8% during the 4th quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 8,858 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,748,000 after purchasing an additional 8,030 shares during the period. CreativeOne Wealth LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 1,835 shares of the company’s stock worth $569,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 34.8% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 120 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares during the period. Maverick Capital Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth $2,158,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 14.3% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 1,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $527,000 after purchasing an additional 212 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Marriott International Stock Performance

Marriott International stock opened at $402.54 on Monday. Marriott International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $253.55 and a twelve month high of $403.25. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $365.65 and a two-hundred day moving average of $337.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $106.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.24, a PEG ratio of 3.20 and a beta of 1.10.

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

Marriott International Increases Dividend

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

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Mizuho increased their target price on Marriott International from $343.00 to $384.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Robert W. Baird decreased their target price on Marriott International from $388.00 to $386.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on Marriott International from $350.00 to $353.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on Marriott International from $400.00 to $402.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated 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. According to MarketBeat.com, Marriott International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $382.07.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Marriott International news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.56, for a total transaction of $1,084,680.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 11.43% of the company’s stock.

Marriott International 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.