J.W. Marriott Jr. reports small 52-share stock gift in Marriott (MAR) filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marriott International insider J.W. Marriott Jr. filed a Form 4 to record a small correction related to a prior share gift. The filing shows an additional 52 shares of Class A Common Stock were transferred as a bona fide gift, completing a previously reported 2,340-share gift. After this adjustment, he holds 2,557,556 shares directly, with additional indirect holdings through trusts, a family enterprise, and a 401(k) account. The insider disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
52 shares gifted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
MARRIOTT J W JR
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 52 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,557,556 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 137,217.937 shares (Indirect, 401(k) account)
Footnotes (1)
- On May 12, 2026, the Reporting Person reported that 2,340 shares were gifted on May 8, 2026. 52 shares included within these 2,340 shares were not processed at that time due to an inadvertent oversight. The 52 shares were processed on May 18, 2026, and the Reporting Person is filing this Form 4 to reflect that transaction. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
Gifted shares: 52 shares
Previously reported gift: 2,340 shares
Direct holdings after gift: 2,557,556 shares
+3 more
6 metrics
Gifted shares
52 shares
Additional bona fide gift processed on May 18, 2026
Previously reported gift
2,340 shares
Original gift reported for May 8, 2026
Direct holdings after gift
2,557,556 shares
Class A Common Stock, direct ownership following transaction
Trustee 19 holdings
2,720,608 shares
Indirect ownership as Trustee 19
JWM Family Enterprises holdings
22,027,118 shares
Indirect ownership via JWM Family Enterprises
401(k) account holdings
137,217.937 shares
Indirect ownership in 401(k) account
Key Terms
bona fide gift, pecuniary interest, beneficial ownership, 401(k) account, +1 more
5 terms
bona fide gift financial
"The 52 shares were processed on May 18, 2026, and the Reporting Person is filing this Form 4 to reflect that transaction."
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
401(k) account financial
"Class A Common Stock ... total_shares_following_transaction 137217.9370 ... nature_of_ownership 401(k) account"
indirect ownership financial
"ownership_type indirect, direct_or_indirect I, nature_of_ownership Trustee 19"
FAQ
What insider transaction did J.W. Marriott Jr. report for MAR on this Form 4?
J.W. Marriott Jr. reported a small additional transfer of 52 shares of Marriott International Class A Common Stock as a bona fide gift. This corrects a prior filing so the full 2,340-share gift is now properly recorded.
What indirect holdings of MAR stock are reported for J.W. Marriott Jr.?
The filing lists several indirect holdings: 2,720,608 shares as Trustee 19, 22,027,118 shares via JWM Family Enterprises, 285,883 shares by trust, and 137,217.937 shares in a 401(k) account, in addition to his direct holdings.
What does a bona fide gift mean for Marriott (MAR) insider transactions?
A bona fide gift means shares were transferred without receiving payment, typically for personal or estate planning reasons. In this case, 52 shares of Marriott International stock were gifted, not sold, so no sale proceeds were generated.