EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR – Free Report) by 24.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 613 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC’s holdings in Marriott International were worth $171,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 112.2% in the 4th quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its holdings in shares of Marriott International by 494.4% in the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Heck Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 70.70% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Marriott International Trading Up 2.5 %
NASDAQ:MAR opened at $243.11 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $67.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.22, a PEG ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.58. Marriott International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $204.55 and a 1-year high of $307.52. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $278.37 and its 200 day moving average price is $269.96.
Marriott International Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, February 27th will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.04%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 27th. Marriott International’s payout ratio is 30.29%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on MAR shares. Mizuho boosted their price target on Marriott International from $246.00 to $293.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 12th. Susquehanna upped their price objective on Marriott International from $255.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on 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. Truist Financial upped their price objective on Marriott International from $277.00 to $308.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Marriott International from $251.00 to $269.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, December 13th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $286.45.
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Insider Activity at Marriott International
In other Marriott International news, Director Susan C. Schwab sold 1,054 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $277.48, for a total value of $292,463.92. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 4,551 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,262,811.48. This represents a 18.80 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 14,498 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $278.07, for a total value of $4,031,458.86. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 14,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,971,395.74. The trade was a 50.38 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 31,694 shares of company stock valued at $8,938,132. Company insiders own 12.32% of the company’s stock.
About Marriott International
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.
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