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

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

• 10/19/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $425.00 to $426.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/16/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $348.00 to $363.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 10/14/2026 – Marriott International is now covered by Freedom Broker. They set a “buy” rating and a $408.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/12/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $380.00 to $384.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 9/10/2026 – Marriott International had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $356.00 to $360.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 9/8/2026 – Marriott International was upgraded by TD Cowen to “strong-buy”.
• 9/2/2026 – Marriott International is now covered by Wolfe Research. They set a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 8/27/2026 – Marriott International is now covered by Erste Group Bank AG. They set a “buy” rating on the stock.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 20th were given a $0.73 dividend. This represents a $2.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 20th. Marriott International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.26%.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Deborah Harrison sold 3,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total value of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $99,424,230.47. This represents a 1.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider David S. Marriott sold 3,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, September 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $352.09, for a total transaction of $1,232,315.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 282,383 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $99,424,230.47. This trade represents a 1.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 11.43% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Marriott International, Inc is a global hospitality company that develops, franchises, licenses and manages hotels, resorts, residences and other lodging properties. Its portfolio includes brands such as Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn and Element. The company also operates Marriott Bonvoy, a travel loyalty program that provides members with benefits and rewards across participating properties and travel experiences.

Marriott traces its origins to 1927, when J.