Marriott boosts total shareholder returns with $4.8B buyback plan despite low 0.7% dividend yield.

Marriott International declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73, yielding about 0.7%, but its total shareholder return is much higher due to a $4.8 billion capital return plan including significant share buybacks. In 2026, Marriott aims to return nearly 4.4% of its market cap to shareholders through dividends and repurchases, with buybacks dominating the cash returns. The company’s strong fee-based revenue supports rising dividends and buybacks, though risks include a negative book value and market valuation pressures. Investors should watch for the February dividend declaration and 2027 capital return outlook for future income potential.

Marriott International trades at USD 425.32 on Pluang, with a market cap of $107.24 billion and a dividend yield of 0.7% as of Nov 11, 2026 01:02 WIB. The stock gained 1.96% in the last day, and all Pluang order activity is currently buy. This aligns with the company's strong capital return plan highlighted in the news, which includes significant share buybacks and dividends.