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Menon Rajeev, President, APEC, of Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR), sold 2,500 shares of Class A Common Stock at a price of $268.2838 on June 24, 2025. The transaction amounted to $670709. The sale comes as Marriott, currently valued at $72.78 billion, maintains impressive gross profit margins of 82% and trades near its InvestingPro Fair Value, with analyst targets ranging from $205 to $320.
Following the transaction, Menon directly owns 5,706 shares of Class A Common Stock. Menon also directly owns 3,392 shares of Class A Common - Restricted Stock Units. InvestingPro analysis reveals Marriott’s strong financial health score of GOOD, with 8 additional exclusive tips available to subscribers. Access the comprehensive Pro Research Report covering Marriott and 1,400+ other top stocks for deeper insights.
In other recent news, Marriott International has announced an expansion into El Salvador with four new City Express by Marriott properties, adding 440 rooms to its portfolio in the region. This move marks the brand’s first entry into El Salvador, with the properties expected to open between 2025 and 2027. Meanwhile, Jefferies has upgraded Marriott’s stock rating from Hold to Buy, raising the price target to $303, citing the company’s strong business model and potential for growth despite current economic uncertainties. Jefferies highlighted Marriott’s transition to more durable mid-single-digit net unit growth as a driver for future earnings.
JPMorgan initiated coverage of Marriott with a Neutral rating and a price target of $284, noting a balanced risk/reward profile. The firm pointed out that Marriott’s valuation accounts for its positive attributes but suggests limited upside potential at current levels. UBS also maintained a Neutral rating with a $299 price target, focusing on unit growth and changes in room construction categorization. Marriott’s CEO, Tony Capuano, has observed a trend of consumers delaying hotel bookings, with travelers securing rooms less than 21 days before trips. This behavior introduces some uncertainty, though interest in travel remains strong across income levels.
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