Rep. Susie Lee Sells Off Shares of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR)

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 Price Performance

Shares of MAR traded up $1.62 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $220.41. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,523,436 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,564,767. Marriott International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $204.55 and a 12-month high of $307.52. The stock has a market cap of $60.82 billion, a PE ratio of 26.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.42 and a beta of 1.42. The company's 50 day moving average is $251.42 and its 200 day moving average is $268.42.

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.37 by $0.08. Marriott International had a net margin of 9.46% and a negative return on equity of 116.67%. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Marriott International, Inc. will post 10.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marriott International Dividend Announcement

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

Institutional Trading of Marriott International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAR. Hopwood Financial Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. acquired a new position in shares of Marriott International during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc grew its stake in 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 Marriott International by 494.4% during 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Wingate Wealth Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marriott International in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 70.70% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marriott International news, CFO Kathleen K. Oberg sold 14,498 shares of the company'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 transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 14,282 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,971,395.74. This represents a 50.38 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Rena Hozore Reiss sold 3,500 shares of Marriott International stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $286.65, for a total transaction of $1,003,275.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president now owns 24,733 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,089,714.45. This trade represents a 12.40 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 31,694 shares of company stock worth $8,938,132 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 12.32% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have issued reports on MAR. Argus upped their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 16th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "neutral" rating and set a $245.00 target price (down from $313.00) on shares of Marriott International in a research report on Monday. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Marriott International from $287.00 to $283.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 12th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Marriott International from $294.00 to $301.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Mizuho increased their target price on shares of Marriott International from $246.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $277.00.

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.

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.