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Valued at a market cap of $106.9 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) is a professional services company that provides advisory services and insurance solutions to clients in the areas of risk, strategy, and people worldwide. Based in New York, the company operates through Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting segments.
The company is expected to release its Q2 2025 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, Jul. 17. Ahead of this event, analysts expect MMC to post adjusted earnings of $2.67 per share, reflecting a growth of 10.8% from $2.41 per share reported in the same quarter last year. In addition, the company has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in each of the past four quarters.
For the full fiscal 2025, analysts forecast Marsh & McLennan to report an adjusted EPS of $9.58, marking an increase of 8.9% from $8.80 reported in fiscal 2024. Moreover, in fiscal 2026, its earnings are expected to further grow 8.4% year-over-year to $10.38 per share.
MMC stock has gained 2.9% over the past 52 weeks, notably underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.6% rise and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLF) 26.8% returns during the same period.
Marsh & McLennan’s stock fell 4.9% following the release of its mixed Q1 2025 results on Apr. 17. The company reported revenue of $7.1 billion, up 9.1% year-over-year, but slightly below Street expectations. Its operating expenses rose 11.2% from the prior-year quarter to $5.1 billion, driven by higher compensation, benefits, and other operating costs. Expenses of the Risk and Insurance Services segment jumped 16.3% year-over-year, while the Consulting segment saw a 4.3% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EPS came in at $3.06, marking a 4.8% increase from the prior year and exceeding analysts’ estimates.
Analysts' consensus view on MMC stock remains cautious, with a "Hold" rating overall. Out of 19 analysts covering the stock, opinions include four "Strong Buys," one "Moderate Buy," 12 “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and one “Strong Sell.” Its mean price target of $237.29 suggests a 9.4% upside potential from current price levels.
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