1. Marriott declared a quarterly dividend of 67 cents per share. 2. Dividend payable on September 30, 2025, with a record date of August 21. 3. Share buyback authorization increased by 25 million shares. 4. Year-to-date share repurchases total 6.4 million shares for $1.7 billion.
Dividends and share buybacks typically indicate a company's strong financial health. Historically, similar actions have boosted stock prices for established firms.
The declarations signal robust company fundamentals, fostering investor interest and potential price appreciation. Buybacks enhance earnings per share by reducing share count.
Increased dividends and buyback announcements often lead to immediate investor confidence and stock price upticks. Short-term trends show positive reactions to such announcements.
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 67 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 21, 2025. The company also announced that its board has increased the authorization to repurchase the company's Class A common stock by an additional 25 million shares, which are in addition to the approximately 7.4 million shares that remained available as of July 30, 2025, for repurchase under prior authorizations. Year-to-date through July 30, the company has repurchased 6.4 million shares for $1.7 billion.
ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of over 9,600 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 143 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.
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