Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) Stock Sold Off Rep. Susie Lee

Representative Susie Lee (D-Nevada) recently sold shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR). In a filing disclosed on April 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Marriott International stock on March 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "SUZANNE K LEE TRUST > FIDELITY BROKERAGE 402" account.

Representative Susie Lee also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Full House Resorts NASDAQ: FLL on 3/28/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Full House Resorts NASDAQ: FLL on 3/20/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of MGM Resorts International NYSE: MGM on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tennant NYSE: TNC on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Wynn Resorts NASDAQ: WYNN on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sony Group NYSE: SONY on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Century Casinos NASDAQ: CNTY on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Starbucks NASDAQ: SBUX on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Golden Entertainment NASDAQ: GDEN on 3/14/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Carnival Co. & NYSE: CCL on 3/14/2025.

Marriott International Stock Performance

NASDAQ MAR traded up $1.62 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $220.41. 1,523,436 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,562,542. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1 year low of $204.55 and a 1 year high of $307.52. The business's 50 day moving average is $250.07 and its 200-day moving average is $268.51. The company has a market capitalization of $60.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.49, a P/E/G ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.42.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.37 by $0.08. Marriott International had a negative return on equity of 116.67% and a net margin of 9.46%. Equities analysts predict that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 27th were issued a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.29%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

MAR has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Mizuho increased their target price on Marriott International from $246.00 to $293.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 12th. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $289.00 to $298.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 4th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Marriott International from $285.00 to $277.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 18th. Susquehanna increased their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Truist Financial dropped their target price on shares of Marriott International from $308.00 to $300.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 21st. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $277.00.

Insider Transactions at Marriott International

In related news, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 14,498 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.07, for a total value of $4,031,458.86. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 14,282 shares in the company, valued at $3,971,395.74. This trade represents a 50.38 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total value of $292,463.92. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 4,551 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,262,811.48. This trade represents a 18.80 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 31,694 shares of company stock worth $8,938,132. Company insiders own 10.68% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. FMR LLC boosted its stake in Marriott International by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. FMR LLC now owns 6,973,897 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,945,299,000 after acquiring an additional 56,978 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 5,026,529 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,398,321,000 after acquiring an additional 60,458 shares during the period. Capital International Investors raised its position in Marriott International by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,720,306 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,316,682,000 after purchasing an additional 15,923 shares during the last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its position in Marriott International by 50.8% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 4,661,101 shares of the company's stock worth $1,300,168,000 after purchasing an additional 1,570,144 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in Marriott International by 17.4% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,469,070 shares of the company's stock valued at $967,662,000 after purchasing an additional 512,963 shares during the period. 70.70% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Lee

Susie Lee (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. Lee (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Nevada's 3rd Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Susie Lee attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and graduated with honors, earning a master’s degree in public management. After college, she worked in Massachusetts at an environmental and economic consulting firm that specialized in water resource issues. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1993, where she then worked as a campaign policy advisor to Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones and founded a homeless shelter for parents and children in need. In 2010, she became the president of the board of Communities In Schools of Nevada (CIS), a program that seeks to lower high school dropout rates. Lee has served on several other boards and committees in the Las Vegas area.

Marriott International Company Profile

Marriott International, Inc engages in operating, franchising, and licensing hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, Le Méridien, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Element Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott, City Express by Marriott, and St.