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Marriott International (MAR) Dividend

Marriott International, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · Lodging · quarterly payer

$419.23

Overvalued · -58% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Marriott International (MAR) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, or $2.92 a year, a 0.69% yield at its $419.23 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in March, June, September and December. It has raised its dividend 3 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

0.69%

Annual Dividend

$2.92

Payout Ratio

28%

5-Yr Growth

6.6%

Ex-Date

Aug 20, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about MAR's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) has a forward dividend yield of 0.69%, based on an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and a share price of $419.23.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • MAR last cut its regular dividend in 2022.
  • MAR's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 20, 2026, for a dividend of $0.73 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR pays out 28% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • MAR's dividend has grown at an average rate of 6.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR's 0.69% yield is 24% below its five-year average yield of 0.90%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for MAR is $175.63 per share, 58% below the $419.23 share price, so MAR screens as overvalued.
  • Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) has raised its regular dividend 27 times and cut it 2 times across the 104 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 9.0% increase to $0.730 per share, going ex-dividend on May 22, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2010.
  • Marriott International (MAR) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in May in 3 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 9.0%, was declared on May 8, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "MAR Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/MAR

Is MAR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($2.92/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (28%)
  • Strong 6.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 171% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2022

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.69%
Payout Ratio
28%
Annual Dividend
$2.92
5-Yr Avg Growth
6.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 20, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.14
Market Cap
$108.0B
P/E Ratio
41.8
5-Yr Total Return
171%
52-Week Range
$258.99 – $410.98
Dividend Safety
B · 70/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2022)

MAR dividend raises and cuts

Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) has raised its regular dividend 27 times and cut it 2 times across the 104 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 9.0% increase to $0.730 per share, going ex-dividend on May 22, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 17, 2010.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 22, 2026Raise$0.670 → $0.730+9.0%
May 23, 2025Raise$0.630 → $0.670+6.3%
May 23, 2024Raise$0.520 → $0.630+21.2%
May 25, 2023Raise$0.400 → $0.520+30.0%
Nov 22, 2022Raise$0.300 → $0.400+33.3%
May 23, 2019Raise$0.410 → $0.480+17.1%
May 17, 2018Raise$0.330 → $0.410+24.2%
May 17, 2017Raise$0.300 → $0.330+10.0%
May 18, 2016Raise$0.250 → $0.300+20.0%
May 20, 2015Raise$0.200 → $0.250+25.0%
May 21, 2014Raise$0.170 → $0.200+17.6%
May 22, 2013Raise$0.130 → $0.170+30.8%
Show all 29 changes since 1998
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 16, 2012Raise$0.100 → $0.130+30.0%
Nov 25, 2011Raise$0.0943 → $0.100+6.1%
May 18, 2011Raise$0.0829 → $0.0943+13.6%
Nov 16, 2010Raise$0.0377 → $0.0829+120.0%
Feb 17, 2010Cut$0.0820 → $0.0377−54.0%
Jun 24, 2008Raise$0.0699 → $0.0820+17.3%
Jun 19, 2007Raise$0.0587 → $0.0699+19.0%
Jun 20, 2006Raise$0.0489 → $0.0587+20.0%
Jun 21, 2005Raise$0.0396 → $0.0489+23.5%
Jun 22, 2004Raise$0.0350 → $0.0396+13.3%
Jun 23, 2003Raise$0.0326 → $0.0350+7.1%
Jun 25, 2002Raise$0.0303 → $0.0326+7.7%
Jun 27, 2001Raise$0.0280 → $0.0303+8.3%
Jun 22, 2000Raise$0.0256 → $0.0280+9.1%
Sep 22, 1999Cut$0.0261 → $0.0256−1.8%
Jun 23, 1999Raise$0.0233 → $0.0261+12.0%
Jun 24, 1998Raise$0.0210 → $0.0233+11.1%
MAR ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 20, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →MAR dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →MAR dividend calculator100 shares pay $292.00 a year, $73.00 each quarterCalculate →MAR total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MAR a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($2.92/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is MAR undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, MAR's fair value is about $175.63 versus a $419.23 share price — so it looks overvalued (-58% vs. fair value).

Is MAR's dividend safe?

MAR has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2022, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is MAR's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for MAR is about $175.63 per share, about 58% below the current $419.23 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is MAR a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data MAR screens as "yes, with caveats" and overvalued. Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.69% ($2.92/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will MAR cut its dividend?

MAR earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2022). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does MAR pay a dividend?

Yes. Marriott International, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.92 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.69%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of MAR pay?

At $2.92 per share a year, 100 shares of MAR pay $292.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $73.00 each quarter. Buying them costs about $41,923 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is MAR's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR's forward dividend yield is 0.69%, based on a $2.92 annual dividend and a $419.23 share price.

What is MAR's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR pays $2.92 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is MAR's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR's payout ratio is 28% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has MAR grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next MAR ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, MAR's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 20, 2026, for $0.73 per share.