Form 4: Marriott Controller's RSU Tax Withholding

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Marriott International's Controller and CAO, Felitia Lee, reported the withholding of 745 restricted stock units to cover tax obligations related to RSU vesting.

Summary

  • Felitia Lee, Controller and CAO of Marriott International Inc. (MAR), reported a transaction involving company securities.
  • On February 17, 2026, 745 Class A Common Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) were disposed of.
  • These shares were withheld by Marriott International to cover taxes associated with the vesting of RSUs.
  • The price per unit for the disposed shares was $358.3.
  • Following this transaction, Felitia Lee beneficially owns 3,646 Class A Common Restricted Stock Units and 6,369.7386 Class A Common Stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event, representing a standard administrative transaction related to executive compensation rather than a strategic or operational development.

Future Outlook

No forward-looking statements or guidance were provided in this filing.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that routine insider transactions, such as tax-related withholdings upon RSU vesting, are common across all industries for executive compensation and typically do not signal changes in company fundamentals or strategic direction.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • This type of RSU vesting and tax withholding is a standard practice for executive compensation across publicly traded companies, including major hospitality peers like Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT) or Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H).
  • The specific number of units and value are dependent on the individual's compensation package and the company's stock performance.

Related Party Transactions

  • The transaction involves the withholding of shares by Marriott International from its Controller and CAO, Felitia Lee, to cover tax liabilities arising from RSU vesting, a standard component of executive compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Minimal impact on shareholders as it is a routine, non-discretionary transaction related to executive compensation.
  • No direct impact on employees, customers, suppliers, or creditors.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/17/2026Date of transaction where 745 Class A Common Restricted Stock Units were disposed of for tax withholding.
02/19/2026Date the Form 4 was signed by Andrew P.C. Wright, Attorney-in-Fact for Felitia Lee.

Keywords

Marriott International, MAR, Form 4, SEC filing, insider transaction, restricted stock units, RSU vesting, tax withholding, Felitia Lee, Controller, CAO

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