Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., a professional services company, provides advice and solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people worldwide. It operates in two segments, Risk and Insurance Services, and Consulting. The Risk and Insurance Services segment offers risk management services, such as risk advice, risk transfer, and risk control and mitigation solutions, as well as insurance and reinsurance broking, catastrophe and financial modeling, and related advisory services; and insurance program management services. This segment serves businesses, public entities, insurance companies, associations, professional services organizations, and private clients. The Consulting segment provides health, wealth, and career consulting services and products; and specialized management, as well as economic and brand consulting services. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has collaboration with Chubb Limited to secure insurance coverage for the COVAX no-fault compensation program. The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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9/5/2024 | $236.00 | Equal Weight | Barclays |
4/17/2024 | $211.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
4/11/2024 | $212.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
1/10/2024 | $189.00 | Market Perform | TD Cowen |
1/8/2024 | $185.00 | Buy → Sell | Goldman |
12/15/2023 | $198.00 → $192.00 | Mkt Perform → Underperform | Keefe Bruyette |
10/5/2023 | $226.00 | Buy | Deutsche Bank |
7/21/2023 | $189.00 → $210.00 | Underperform → Neutral | BofA Securities |
6/20/2023 | $202.00 | Equal-Weight | Morgan Stanley |
6/8/2023 | $195.00 → $199.00 | In-line → Outperform | Evercore ISI |
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Barclays initiated coverage of Marsh McLennan with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $236.00
Piper Sandler downgraded Marsh McLennan from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $211.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Marsh McLennan from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $212.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Marsh McLennan with a rating of Market Perform and set a new price target of $189.00
Goldman downgraded Marsh McLennan from Buy to Sell and set a new price target of $185.00
Keefe Bruyette downgraded Marsh McLennan from Mkt Perform to Underperform and set a new price target of $192.00 from $198.00 previously
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Marsh McLennan with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $226.00
BofA Securities upgraded Marsh McLennan from Underperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $210.00 from $189.00 previously
Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of Marsh McLennan with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $202.00
Evercore ISI upgraded Marsh McLennan from In-line to Outperform and set a new price target of $199.00 from $195.00 previously
GAAP Revenue Increases 6%; Underlying Revenue Rises 6% Growth in GAAP Operating Income of 13% and Adjusted Operating Income of 11% Second Quarter GAAP EPS Rises 10% to $2.27 and Adjusted EPS Increases 10% to $2.41 Six Months GAAP EPS Rises 12% to $5.08 and Adjusted EPS Increases 12% to $5.30 Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We generated strong results in the second quarter with 6% underlying revenue growth, 10% adjusted EPS growth, and 130 basis points of margin expansion." "We conti
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today declared a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.710 to $0.815 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on July 25, 2024. About Marsh McLennan Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of AmeriStar Agency, Inc., a Wayzata, Minnesota-based independent agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1987, AmeriStar provides a range of insurance coverage solutions to high net worth individuals and commercial clients. All AmeriStar employees, including President Matt Schadow, will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue to operate out of their existing Wayzata office. Commenting on the acquisition, Timothy Fleming, Chairman of Marsh McLennan Agency's Upper Midwest region, said: "As we continue executing on our growth strategy of finding high-quality agencies that meet our evolvin
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Hudson Shore Group, a leading public and private sector employee benefits broker based in Red Bank, NJ. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2010, Hudson Shore Group specializes in public sector clients, providing employee benefits, consulting, and administrative services with a focus on large group and alternative-funded benefits programs. All Hudson Shore Group employees, including Derek Dailey, founder and CEO, will continue working out of their Red Bank, NJ, office. Commenting on the acquisition, Jerry Alderman, CEO of Marsh McLennan Agency's Northeast region, said: "The Hudson Shore
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of Perkins Insurance Agencies, an Abilene, Texas-based independent agency. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1977, Perkins primarily provides commercial property and casualty and personal lines coverage to West Texas-based businesses, non-profits, and families, with specialized expertise in the oil and gas, trucking, farm and ranch, and restaurant industries. All Perkins employees, including Mark Perkins, CEO, will continue working out of their existing Abilene and Eastland, Texas, offices. Commenting on the acquisition, Matt Stadler, CEO of Marsh McLennan Agency's Southwest region, said:
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced the acquisition of AC Risk Management (ACRM), an independent commercial lines brokerage based in Melville, New York. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 2012, ACRM primarily offers property/casualty insurance to businesses in the region, with a particular focus on the construction industry. All ACRM employees, including CEO Matt Avellino, will continue working out of their existing Melville office. "With their commercial line expertise and construction industry specialization, the ACRM team will be a great addition to Marsh McLennan Agency," said Jerry Alderman, CEO of Marsh McLennan Agency's Northeast reg
GAAP Revenue Increases 9%; Underlying Revenue Rises 9% Growth in GAAP Operating Income of 12% and Adjusted Operating Income of 11% First Quarter GAAP EPS Rises 14% to $2.82 and Adjusted EPS Increases 14% to $2.89 Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We had a terrific start to the year, reflecting continued momentum across our business. For the quarter, we generated 9% underlying revenue growth, 14% adjusted EPS growth, and 80 basis points of margin expansion. With this strong start, we are well
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on May 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on April 4, 2024. About Marsh McLennan Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients
Full-Year Revenue Growth of 10%; Underlying Revenue Growth of 9% Full-Year GAAP Operating Income Increases 23%; Adjusted Operating Income Increases 17% Full-Year GAAP EPS of $7.53; Adjusted EPS Increases 17% to $7.99 Fourth Quarter GAAP EPS of $1.52; Adjusted EPS Increases 14% to $1.68 Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "Our fourth quarter results highlight a strong finish to another outstanding year for Marsh McLennan. For the full year, we generated 9% underlying revenue growth,
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.710 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on February 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on January 25, 2024. About Marsh McLennan Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consume
Today, Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, released preliminary results from its 2024 National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans. According to an analysis of responses from over 1,800 US employers, total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 5.8% on average in 2025, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures. Employers estimated that their cost would rise by about 7%, on average, if they took no action to lower cost. Smaller employers (those with 50-499 employees), which typically
- The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions would catalyze Ukraine's growth and future reconstruction MONTE CARLO, Sept. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon and Marsh McLennan today called on the (re)insurance industry to build upon the capital, expertise and historical role of the (re)insurance industry to help Ukraine's resilience by catalyzing economic growth and strengthening the country's foundations for a post-conflict economy. The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions, which ignore the diversity of risk throughout the country, would further support for Ukraine's economy. Additionally, since the start of the war, many global reinsurers have grouped risk
The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions would catalyze Ukraine's growth and future reconstruction Aon and Marsh McLennan today called on the (re)insurance industry to build upon the capital, expertise and historical role of the (re)insurance industry to help Ukraine's resilience by catalyzing economic growth and strengthening the country's foundations for a post-conflict economy. The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions, which ignore the diversity of risk throughout the country, would further support Ukraine's economy. Additionally, since the start of the war, many global reinsurers have grouped risks originating in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus toget
A new whitepaper from Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, and Zurich Insurance Group (SWX: ZURN), a leading global multi-line insurer and provider of resilience services, highlights the critical need for greater public sector involvement to strengthen societal resilience in the event a catastrophic cyber event occurs. The whitepaper, Closing the cyber risk protection gap, emphasises the urgent need for innovative solutions to close the gap between risk and insurance – particularly for small and medium-size businesses that are often uninsured or underinsured – as rapidly-evolving cyber threats are outpacing th
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today released new research, Future of the U.S. Healthcare Industry: Labor Market Projections by 2028. The report projects a nationwide healthcare worker shortage of 100,000 by 2028. Even before COVID-19, the US healthcare labor market faced challenges with the demand for professionals in healthcare occupations outpacing supply. Mercer's new report highlights how factors such as accelerated resignations, burnout among healthcare workers, an aging population and wages that lag the br
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced that its Mercer Wise 401(k) and Mercer Wise Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) have reached a combined USD $3.6 billion in US plan assets under management (AUM).1 Mercer Wise 401(k) and Mercer Wise PEP, launched in 2017 and 2021 respectively, are outsourced retirement plan solutions that seek to improve participant outcomes while reducing plan sponsors' administrative duties and fiduciary risk. The Mercer Wise platform has 80 US-based employers1, spanning a range of indus
Marsh McLennan Agency, a business of Marsh and a leading provider of business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement & wealth, and private client insurance solutions across North America, today announced the completion of its previously announced agreement to acquire Orland Park, Illinois-based The Horton Group, Inc. With the closing of the acquisition, Marsh McLennan Agency has gained a strong presence in Indiana and strengthened its established footprint throughout Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida. Employees from The Horton Group will join Marsh McLennan Agency and continue working from their existing nine locations. Founded in 1971, The Horton Group is
GAAP Revenue Increases 6%; Underlying Revenue Rises 6% Growth in GAAP Operating Income of 13% and Adjusted Operating Income of 11% Second Quarter GAAP EPS Rises 10% to $2.27 and Adjusted EPS Increases 10% to $2.41 Six Months GAAP EPS Rises 12% to $5.08 and Adjusted EPS Increases 12% to $5.30 Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "We generated strong results in the second quarter with 6% underlying revenue growth, 10% adjusted EPS growth, and 130 basis points of margin expansion." "We conti
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today appointed Jan Siegmund as a director, effective immediately. The Company's Board now consists of 12 directors. Commenting on Mr. Siegmund's appointment, H. Edward Hanway, Chair of the Company's Board of Directors, said, "Effective succession planning and board refreshment are at the core of our commitment to having the right mix of skills and experience on our Board. We are pleased to welcome an executive of Jan's caliber to support the success of Marsh McLennan." John Doyle, President and CEO, Marsh McLennan, said, "I am excited to welcome
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today declared a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.710 to $0.815 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on July 25, 2024. About Marsh McLennan Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions
- The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions would catalyze Ukraine's growth and future reconstruction MONTE CARLO, Sept. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon and Marsh McLennan today called on the (re)insurance industry to build upon the capital, expertise and historical role of the (re)insurance industry to help Ukraine's resilience by catalyzing economic growth and strengthening the country's foundations for a post-conflict economy. The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions, which ignore the diversity of risk throughout the country, would further support for Ukraine's economy. Additionally, since the start of the war, many global reinsurers have grouped risk
The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions would catalyze Ukraine's growth and future reconstruction Aon and Marsh McLennan today called on the (re)insurance industry to build upon the capital, expertise and historical role of the (re)insurance industry to help Ukraine's resilience by catalyzing economic growth and strengthening the country's foundations for a post-conflict economy. The firms emphasized that the removal of blanket exclusions, which ignore the diversity of risk throughout the country, would further support Ukraine's economy. Additionally, since the start of the war, many global reinsurers have grouped risks originating in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus toget
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today appointed Jan Siegmund as a director, effective immediately. The Company's Board now consists of 12 directors. Commenting on Mr. Siegmund's appointment, H. Edward Hanway, Chair of the Company's Board of Directors, said, "Effective succession planning and board refreshment are at the core of our commitment to having the right mix of skills and experience on our Board. We are pleased to welcome an executive of Jan's caliber to support the success of Marsh McLennan." John Doyle, President and CEO, Marsh McLennan, said, "I am excited to welcome
Risk analysis conducted by the newly formed National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health highlights need to bolster people, business, and economic resilience CEOs acknowledge extreme weather will be one of the most critical threats to their businesses in the next year.Yet only 17% of CEOs have invested in strategies to better protect employees from climate health risks.Exposure to more frequent extreme heat, poor air quality and unprecedented weather events directly impacts physical and mental health and exacerbates underlying chronic conditions.Extreme heat alone now generates a productivity loss of more than 295 billion work hours per year worldwide.The Commission will gather data t
New health, benefits, and pensions administrator Aptia today announced the appointment of Jeff Williams as U.S. President and CEO. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305369517/en/Jeff Williams, Aptia U.S President (Photo: Business Wire) Based out of Aptia's U.S. headquarters in Boston, Jeff will be responsible for Aptia's benefits administration services book of business and will report directly to Bala Viswanathan, Aptia Founder & Group CEO. "We are excited to welcome Jeff to Aptia as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the North American benefits administration industry," said Viswanathan. "With
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Stoch Analytics Limited, a newly formed private company headquartered in Ireland, acquired the proprietary Atlas software suite from Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC). Chris Stiefeling has left Oliver Wyman to be the new company's CEO. "We are delighted to announce the sale of Atlas, and excited about the appointment of Chris as CEO of Stoch Analytics. Oliver Wyman, and Oliver Wyman Actuarial consulting, will continue to partner and work with Stoch Analytics on a go-forwa
Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), announced the appointment of Olaolu Aganga as Partner, US Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective today. Ms. Aganga will report to Hooman Kaveh, Global Chief Investment Officer, and join the leadership team for Mercer's US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) practice. Based in New York, Ms. Aganga will lead the US OCIO investment team to implement and deliver all aspects of Mercer's OCIO investment processes, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation, fund manager selection, as well as
Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), has named Jeff Elliott as Global Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Mr. Elliott is responsible for leading and enhancing Mercer's operations and technology globally. He also retains his previous responsibilities as Mercer's US & Canada COO, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2021. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Elliott joins the Mercer Executive Committee, and reports to Martine Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mercer. Commenting on the appointment,
Mercer, a global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being, and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), announced the appointment of Jennifer Kruse as US Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Leader. Kruse will oversee Mercer's OCIO business and team in the US and will be responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, driving business development, and managing and expanding client relationships. Most recently, Kruse was Head of Clients for US Investment Solutions. She will now join Mercer's US Wealth leadership team. Based in New York, she will report to Marc Cordover, US Investments and Retire
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, appointed Judith Hartmann, age 53, and Ray G. Young, age 61, as directors effective immediately. With these appointments, the Company's Board will consist of 15 directors. "We are committed to best practices in corporate governance, including effective succession planning and Board refreshment," said H. Edward Hanway, Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. "Judith and Ray bring deep and diverse financial, international operations and governance experience to our Board. We look forward to working alongside them." "I am delighted to welcome Ju
Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.14%. Currently, Marsh & McLennan has a market capitalization of $107.87 billion. Buying $1000 In MMC: If an investor had bought $1000 of MMC stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,734.19 today based on a price of $219.36 for MMC at the time of writing. Marsh & McLennan's Performance Over Last 20 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated
RBC Capital analyst Mark Dwelle maintains Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $228 to $232.
Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintains Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $200 to $220.
It’s another risk-off day on Wall Street, with all major U.S. indices trading in the red. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the market’s fear gauge, spiked over 10%, reaching levels last seen in late April. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices declined by 0.6%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7%, potentially ending a streak of six consecutive positive sessions. Small-cap stocks also succumbed to the broader negative sentiment, with the Russell 2000 index dropping 0.7%. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, a known “dove” on the board, expressed optimism about progress on inflation and the U.S. economy’s resilience in avoiding a recession. He
Beaten-down stocks could make a comeback on Thursday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.’s (NYSE:TSM) strong quarterly report lifting sentiment toward tech stocks. The major U.S. index futures were mixed ahead of the trading session. A few Fed speeches scheduled for the day, and key economic data, including jobless claims, the results of a regional manufacturing survey, and leading economic index may influence trading direction. Traders may also pay attention to the European Central Bank’s rate decision and its monetary policy outlook. FuturesPerformance (+/-)Nasdaq 100+0.40%S&P 500+0.15%Dow-0.13%R2K-0.03% In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trus
The second-quarter reporting season got off to a rocky start with investors reacting to some big bank earnings. Nevertheless, optimism over a healthy earnings season continues to abound. The Week That Was: Shares of high-profile big banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) and Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) came under selling pressure following their earnings releases. JPMorgan fell 1.21% after being down over 2.5% intraday on Friday. The weakness was despite the company reporting a double-beat. Wells Fargo slumped a steeper 6.02% as higher deposit costs dented its bottom line. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) shares fell about 7% in two sessions after
JP Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar maintains Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $210 to $230.
The Board of Directors of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC) today declared a 15% increase in the quarterly dividend from $0.710 to $0.815 per share on outstanding common stock, payable on August 15, 2024, to stockholders of record on July 25, 2024.