Marriott International raises quarterly dividend 9%

12 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 8

The payout increases to 73 cents a share from 63 cents, equivalent to $2.92 annually.
Based on Marriott's Friday closing stock price of $353.18, the new dividend implies an annual yield of about 0.8%.
The dividend will be paid on 30 June to shareholders on record as of 22 May.

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