Headwater Capital Co Ltd Has $13.02 Million Holdings in Marriott International, Inc. $MAR

Headwater Capital Co Ltd cut its stake in shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) by 37.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 50,000 shares of the company’s stock after selling 30,000 shares during the quarter. Marriott International makes up approximately 3.2% of Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest position. Headwater Capital Co Ltd’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $13,022,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in MAR. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $638,968,000. Boston Partners bought a new position in Marriott International in the 2nd quarter valued at $196,579,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its stake in shares of Marriott International by 7.2% during the 3rd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 4,921,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,281,825,000 after purchasing an additional 330,952 shares during the period. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Marriott International by 27,221.0% during the 2nd quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 315,558 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,214,000 after acquiring an additional 314,403 shares during the period. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Marriott International by 1.5% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 20,543,195 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,612,606,000 after purchasing an additional 306,717 shares during the last quarter. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Marriott International Price Performance

MAR stock opened at $347.44 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $92.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.61, a P/E/G ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 1.13. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $205.40 and a 1-year high of $370.00. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $326.72 and a 200-day moving average price of $293.28.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $2.58 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.61 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $6.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.67 billion. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 84.23% and a net margin of 9.93%.Marriott International’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.45 earnings per share. Marriott International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.320-11.570 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 2.500-2.550 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 26th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.24%.

Key Stories Impacting Marriott International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks boosted multiple 2026 quarterly and FY2026 EPS estimates (Q1‑Q4 2026 and FY2026 raised to $11.50 from $11.04), and raised several 2026/2027 quarter forecasts — a near‑term earnings upgrade that supports higher valuation expectations. Zacks estimate changes
• Positive Sentiment: Company growth and international expansion headlines — new Le Méridien Dehradun resort opening and public commentary on aggressive India expansion (targeting presence across Indian districts) — support long‑term revenue upside from emerging markets. Marriott’s Le Méridien Dehradun Resort & Spa opens in Uttarakhand
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage and strategy pieces (including Forbes analysis on Marriott’s growth, AI and reinvention) underscore management’s focus on tech‑enabled revenue initiatives that could expand margins over time. Marriott’s Next 100 Years: Growth, AI And Reinvention
• Neutral Sentiment: Management will speak at the J.P. Morgan Gaming, Lodging, Restaurant & Leisure forum on March 12 (webcast). Investor access to CEO Anthony Capuano and CRO/CTO Drew Pinto could provide clarity on guidance, strategy and margin progression. J.P. Morgan forum announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed some 2027 estimates — notably Q1 2027 and Q2 2027 and slightly lowered FY2027 to $12.72 (from $12.81). Those cuts cap some of the upside for longer‑term EPS expectations and introduce mixed guidance risk into 2027 modeling. Zacks estimate cuts

Insider Activity at Marriott International

In related news, CEO Anthony Capuano sold 63,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.22, for a total value of $22,630,860.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 113,617 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $40,813,498.74. This trade represents a 35.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Drew Pinto sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $359.81, for a total value of $1,439,240.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 8,221 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,957,998.01. The trade was a 32.73% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 97,157 shares of company stock valued at $34,768,825 in the last 90 days. 10.68% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on MAR. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their price target on shares of Marriott International from $329.00 to $369.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Citigroup raised their price target on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $345.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Marriott International from $296.00 to $328.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. BMO Capital Markets upgraded Marriott International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their target price for the stock from $285.00 to $370.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Marriott International from $323.00 to $356.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.27.

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.