Entropy Technologies LP Takes Position in Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

Entropy Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) in the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor acquired 5,547 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,814,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $812,570,000. Diamant Asset Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 32,607.0% during the first quarter. Diamant Asset Management Inc. now owns 490,605 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,046,000 after buying an additional 489,105 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 37.9% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,363,845 shares of the company’s stock valued at $423,119,000 after acquiring an additional 374,497 shares in the last quarter. Capital International Investors increased its holdings in Marriott International by 7.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,107,531 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,274,475,000 after purchasing an additional 272,250 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Amundi boosted its stake in shares of Marriott International by 52.0% during the third quarter. Amundi now owns 741,408 shares of the company’s stock valued at $201,618,000 after purchasing an additional 253,696 shares in the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Marriott International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marriott signed a dual agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to add all-inclusive properties in Jamaica and Tanzania, expanding its global all-inclusive portfolio and deepening its presence in popular leisure markets. Marriott International Signs Dual Agreement with Catalonia Hotels & Resorts to Bring All-Inclusive Properties to Jamaica and Tanzania
• Positive Sentiment: Additional coverage highlighted Marriott’s expanding all-inclusive footprint in Jamaica and Zanzibar, reinforcing the company’s growth strategy in resort travel. Marriott Expands All-Inclusive Footprint with New Properties in Jamaica, Zanzibar
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary turned more upbeat, with TD Cowen raising its price target to $420 and other firms citing upside potential for MAR. TD Cowen Raises Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Price Target to $420.00
• Positive Sentiment: Marriott also announced new consumer-facing promotions, including a wedding campaign in the Philippines and an expanded holiday “ice” attraction, which can support brand engagement and ancillary demand. ‘Where Love Takes You’: Marriott International PH launches first wedding campaign

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Peggy Roe sold 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 19,827 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,168,650.12. This represents a 13.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 11.43% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Marriott International Price Performance

Shares of Marriott International stock opened at $374.43 on Monday. Marriott International, Inc. has a one year low of $253.76 and a one year high of $410.98. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $378.14 and its 200 day moving average is $352.45. The firm has a market cap of $98.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.29, a PEG ratio of 2.93 and a beta of 1.11.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $2.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.56 by $0.16. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 80.97% and a net margin of 9.72%.The firm had revenue of $1.81 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.32 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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, sell-side analysts expect that Marriott International, Inc. will post 11.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 22nd were paid a $0.73 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.92 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. This is a boost from Marriott International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.64%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MAR has been the subject of a number of research reports. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $280.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Marriott International from $387.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Marriott International from $353.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $376.00 to $379.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Marriott International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $388.59.

Marriott International Company 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.