Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm offering advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and human capital. Established in 1905 and headquartered in New York City, MMC operates through four principal business segments: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. Each segment delivers specialized services including insurance broking and risk management, reinsurance advisory, talent and human capital consulting, as well as management and strategic consulting for a diverse array of industries.

Marsh, the firm’s risk and insurance services arm, provides clients with insurance broking, risk management and claims advocacy. Guy Carpenter specializes in reinsurance broking and risk transfer strategies, helping insurers and corporate clients optimize capital and mitigate exposures. Mercer delivers a broad suite of human resources consulting services covering health, wealth and career solutions, while Oliver Wyman offers management consulting, data analytics and specialized risk advisory across financial services, energy, transport and other sectors.

With operations in more than 130 countries, MMC serves governments, multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. Its global network of professionals leverages local market expertise alongside cross-disciplinary capabilities, enabling tailored solutions for complex regulatory environments, emerging risks and evolving workforce needs. This international footprint has supported an enduring presence in any market where clients require integrated risk and consulting services.

Throughout its history, Marsh & McLennan Companies has balanced organic growth with strategic acquisitions and alliances to expand its capabilities. The firm’s leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer John Doyle, emphasizes innovation in data analytics, digital platforms and sustainable risk solutions. MMC continues to invest in talent development and technology, reinforcing its commitment to helping clients anticipate challenges, seize opportunities and achieve long-term resilience.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $212.63 to $215.24
• 50-Day Range: $212.43 to $235.15
• 52-Week Range: $207.21 to $248.00
• Volume: 2.23 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.97 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $105.76 billion
• P/E Ratio: 26.30
• Dividend Yield: 1.52%
• Price Target: $240.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Marsh & McLennan Companies scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 172nd out of 906 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Marsh & McLennan Companies has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.21, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Marsh & McLennan Companies has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 9.05%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Marsh & McLennan Companies are expected to grow by 9.05% in the coming year, from $9.61 to $10.48 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Marsh & McLennan Companies is 26.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.82.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Marsh & McLennan Companies is 26.30, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Marsh & McLennan Companies has a PEG Ratio of 2.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Marsh & McLennan Companies has a P/B Ratio of 7.79. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.29% of the float of Marsh & McLennan Companies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marsh & McLennan Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marsh & McLennan Companies has recently increased by 5.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Marsh & McLennan Companies pays a meaningful dividend of 1.53%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Marsh & McLennan Companies has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Marsh & McLennan Companies is 39.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Marsh & McLennan Companies will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.11% next year. This indicates that Marsh & McLennan Companies will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.44

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.29% of the float of Marsh & McLennan Companies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Marsh & McLennan Companies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Marsh & McLennan Companies has recently increased by 5.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.08

News Sentiment

Marsh & McLennan Companies has a news sentiment score of 1.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.76 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 57 news articles for Marsh & McLennan Companies this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for MMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Marsh & McLennan Companies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Marsh & McLennan Companies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.35% of the stock of Marsh & McLennan Companies is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

87.99% of the stock of Marsh & McLennan Companies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MMC shares performed this year?

Marsh & McLennan Companies' stock was trading at $212.41 at the start of the year. Since then, MMC stock has increased by 1.0% and is now trading at $214.64.

How were Marsh & McLennan Companies' earnings last quarter?

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 17th. The financial services provider reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.02 by $0.04. The financial services provider earned $6.70 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.08 billion. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.19% and a net margin of 16.13%.
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Does Marsh & McLennan Companies have any subsidiaries?

Marsh & McLennan Companies subsidiaries include Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group plc, Eustis Insurance & Benefits, Wortham Insurance & Risk Management, AD Corretora de Seguros, Bluefin, Jelf, Dawson Insurance, and others.

Who are Marsh & McLennan Companies' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Marsh & McLennan Companies include Swedbank AB (0.18%), Sarasin & Partners LLP (0.11%), Avity Investment Management Inc. (0.04%) and Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Oscar Fanjul, Mark C Mcgivney, Nicholas Mark Studer, Dean Michael Klisura, Paul Beswick, Martine Ferland, John Jude Jones and Stacy Mills.
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How do I buy shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies?

Shares of MMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marsh & McLennan Companies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Marsh & McLennan Companies investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/15 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Last Earnings: 4/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/17/2025
• Record date for 8/15 Dividend: 7/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend: 7/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/15/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - BROKERS
• Sub-Industry: Insurance Brokers
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MMC
• CIK: 62709
• Web: www.mmc.com
• Phone: (212) 345-5000
• Fax: 408-523-1390
• Employees: 90,000
• Year Founded: 1871

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Marsh & McLennan Companies: $240.50
• High Price Target: $281.00
• Low Price Target: $214.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +12.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.21
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $8.16
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 26.30
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.34
• P/E Growth: 2.61
• Net Income: $4.06 billion
• Net Margins: 16.13%
• Pretax Margin: 21.70%
• Return on Equity: 32.19%
• Return on Assets: 8.39%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.32
• Current Ratio: 1.14
• Quick Ratio: 1.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $24.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.32
• Cash Flow: $10.49 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.47
• Book Value: $27.56 per share
• Price / Book: 7.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 492,730,000
• Free Float: 491,003,000
• Market Cap: $105.76 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.80