Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for MMC Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research has revised down its Q3 2025 earnings per share estimate for Marsh & McLennan Companies to $1.77 from a previous estimate of $1.80.
• The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share, increasing from the prior $0.82, resulting in an annualized yield of 1.8%.
• Marsh & McLennan Companies' stock is currently trading at $199.16 with a market capitalization of $97.91 billion.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research decreased their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies in a report released on Thursday, July 31st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $1.77 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.80. The consensus estimate for Marsh & McLennan Companies' current full-year earnings is $9.61 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Marsh & McLennan Companies' FY2025 earnings at $9.48 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.61 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.29 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.75 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.08 EPS.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 17th. The financial services provider reported $2.72 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.66 by $0.06. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 16.00% and a return on equity of 31.90%. The firm had revenue of $6.97 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.92 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.41 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. UBS Group reduced their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $261.00 to $258.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Barclays dropped their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $249.00 to $233.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 7th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $229.00 to $226.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 18th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $237.00 to $244.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, April 11th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $214.00 to $210.00 and set an "underperform" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $239.79.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock Down 0.7%

Marsh & McLennan Companies stock opened at $199.16 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $97.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.80. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $217.26 and a 200 day simple moving average of $224.37. Marsh & McLennan Companies has a 1-year low of $198.45 and a 1-year high of $248.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.20, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, July 24th will be issued a dividend of $0.90 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 24th. This represents a $3.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.8%. This is a boost from Marsh & McLennan Companies's previous quarterly dividend of $0.82. Marsh & McLennan Companies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 43.17%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 54.2% during the first quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 12,814,788 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $3,127,193,000 after acquiring an additional 4,505,548 shares in the last quarter. Nuveen LLC purchased a new position in Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter valued at $1,038,594,000. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Marsh & McLennan Companies by 48,212.9% in the 2nd quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC now owns 2,629,187 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $574,845,000 after purchasing an additional 2,623,745 shares in the last quarter. Stifel Financial Corp boosted its stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 551.0% during the 4th quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 2,224,932 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $472,599,000 after purchasing an additional 1,883,146 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 32,120.9% during the first quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,515,670 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $369,869,000 after buying an additional 1,510,966 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 87.99% of the company's stock.

About Marsh & McLennan Companies

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc is a professional services firm, which engages in offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and people. It operates through the Risk and Insurance Services, and Consulting segments. The Risk and Insurance Services segment is involved in risk management activities, as well as insurance and reinsurance broking and services.

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