Quilter 13F: Adds $1.3M to Marriott International (MAR) Stake
Key Points
- Quilter increased its position in Marriott International by 3,518 shares, bringing its total holdings to 247,173 shares valued at roughly $87.9 million.
- Marriott shares traded around $402.38 recently, sitting below the 52-week peak of $410.98 and well above the 50-day moving average.
- The hotel operator posted trailing twelve month revenue of $7.38 billion alongside a net profit margin of 35.0%.
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Quilter grew its stake in Marriott International, Inc. MAR by 3,518 shares during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 21, 2026. The purchase lifted the firm's position by 1.4% to reach 247,173 shares. That total holding was valued at approximately $87.9 million as of the filing date.
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What Changed in Quilter's Marriott Position
The modest increase added 3,518 shares to the portfolio, bringing Quilter's total stake in the lodging company to 247,173 shares. Based on the reported filing value of $87.9 million, the position reflects a steady commitment to the hotel operator. Quilter previously held 243,655 shares before the adjustment.
Marriott International, Inc. Stock Up 1.3%
Marriott shares recently traded around $402.38, sitting about 0.4% below their closing price of $404.00 on October 21, 2026. The stock sits close to its 52-week high of $410.98 while holding well above its 50-day moving average of $354.77. The company carries a market capitalization exceeding $105 billion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.8.
Recent Earnings
Marriott generated trailing twelve month revenue of $7.38 billion with year-over-year revenue growth of 11.1%. The business posted a net profit margin of 35.0% and earnings of $9.66 per share over the same period. Investors can look for the next financial update when the company reports earnings on November 2, 2026.
Dividend
The firm pays an annual dividend rate of $2.92 per share, yielding 0.72% with a dividend payout ratio of 28.4%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Marriott International, Inc.
Several company insiders completed transactions earlier in the year. Officer Peggy Fang Roe sold 3,000 shares on May 18, 2026, at an average price of $361.56 for a total of $1.08 million. Later, on September 25, 2026, major shareholder John Willard Marriott Jr., director Deborah Marriott Harrison, and director David Sheets Marriott each sold 3,500 shares at an average price of $352.09, with each transaction totaling roughly $1.23 million.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms updated their outlooks on the stock through October 2026. Freedom Broker initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $408.00 target on October 14, 2026. Barclays maintained an equal-weight rating on October 16, 2026, lifting its target from $348.00 to $363.00. Wells Fargo kept an overweight rating on October 19, 2026, raising its target to $426.00, while Evercore ISI Group maintained an outperform rating and raised its target to $420.00 on the same day. JP Morgan maintained a neutral rating on October 21, 2026, setting a $406.00 target. The stock currently holds a consensus buy rating and a mean price target of $386.81 across 26 analyst opinions.
About Marriott International
Marriott International operates, franchises, and licenses lodging properties worldwide. Its portfolio spans luxury, premium, and select-service brands including JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, and W Hotels, catering to travelers across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global markets.
Bottom Line
Quilter's latest filing reveals a slight bump in its large hotel stock holding. Market participants will watch the company's upcoming earnings report on November 2, 2026, for further updates on room growth and profit margins.
Source: Quilter's 13F filing on $MAR (Oct 21, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts