Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • 4 hours ago

Marriott International Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 73 cents per share of common stock.

PRNewsWire • Aug 6, 2026

Here's Why Marriott International (MAR) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 5, 2026

Marriott: The Loyalty Engine Is Outgrowing The Hotel Cycle

Marriott International is rated Buy, with a fair value estimate of $400, reflecting premium quality at a relative discount to Hilton. MAR's earnings growth is driven by robust fee revenue, Bonvoy membership expansion, co-branded credit card income, and aggressive share repurchases, despite modest RevPAR gains. Net room growth, conversions, and a large pipeline support sustained high-single-digit fee and EBITDA growth, with 2026–2027 EPS projected to rise 11–14% annually.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Marriott's Earnings Drop May Be Missing the Bigger Fee Growth Story

Marriott International TodayMARMarriott International$341.35 -5.48 (-1.58%) As of 12:15 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.52-Week Range$255.27▼$410.98Dividend Yield0.86%P/E Ratio35.85Price Target$387.24Add to WatchlistInvestors checked out on Marriott International NYSE: MAR, sending the stock down nearly 7%, after the company delivered its Q2 2026 earnings report.

MarketBeat • Aug 4, 2026

Is Marriott Stock Worth Buying as Growth Meets a Premium Valuation?

MAR's fee growth and record pipeline bolster its outlook, but a rich valuation, rising debt and regional volatility argue for patience.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Can Marriott's Raised 2026 Outlook Overcome Middle East Weakness?

MAR raises its 2026 outlook on stronger U.S. demand and fee growth, but Middle East weakness still clouds RevPAR, openings and execution.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Lodging REITs: Cheap Enough To Bounce, Not Own

Lodging REITs delivered a 46% YTD rally in 2026, outperforming C-Corps, but this is viewed as a mean-reversion rally rather than sustainable earnings growth. I maintain zero lodging exposure, citing inflationary expense pressures, real RevPAR below 2018 peaks, and a structural preference for asset-light brands over REIT owners. Valuations for both REITs (1% above NAV) and C-Corps (MAR/HLT at 15% above 5-year average P/E) are unattractive for new entry.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Marriott forecasts quarterly profit below estimates as Middle East revenue slumps

Marriott International forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street ‌expectations on Monday as softer demand in the Middle East hurt hotel room revenue, sending shares 7% lower in early trading.

Reuters • Aug 3, 2026

Marriott Outlook Comes Up Short As Middle East Conflicts Drag On Results

Marriott posted mixed Q2 results Monday as wars in the Middle East curtail international travel. MAR stock falls, trades below support.

Investors Business Daily • Aug 3, 2026