Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Cuts Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) Price Target to $200.00

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) had its price objective decreased by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $206.00 to $200.00 in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods currently has a market perform rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

MRSH has been the topic of a number of other reports. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $201.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $195.00 to $190.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Mizuho restated a “neutral” rating and set a $199.00 target price (down from $213.00) on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Evercore decreased their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $237.00 to $236.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Raymond James Financial raised Marsh & McLennan Companies from an “outperform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $225.00 price target for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $211.19.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of MRSH opened at $175.55 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $84.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.82, a PEG ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.75. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $174.39. Marsh & McLennan Companies has a 12-month low of $164.89 and a 12-month high of $239.34.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The financial services provider reported $2.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.15. The business had revenue of $6.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.52 billion. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 15.42% and a return on equity of 31.60%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.87 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Marsh & McLennan Companies will post 9.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.90 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 9th. This represents a $3.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Marsh & McLennan Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.70%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Marsh & McLennan Companies news, CEO John Q. Doyle sold 16,655 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $183.30, for a total value of $3,052,861.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 116,811 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,411,456.30. This trade represents a 12.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.35% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Marsh & McLennan Companies

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. SHP Wealth Management acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.99% of the company’s stock.

More Marsh & McLennan Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Marsh & McLennan Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Marsh expanded its Montana footprint by acquiring Seitz Insurance Agency, which management can use to deepen middle‑market relationships and cross‑sell Marsh’s broader solutions in a regional market — a clear revenue/organic‑growth positive. Marsh Expands Montana Reach With Seitz Insurance Agency Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its price target slightly (from $209 to $206) but kept an “overweight” rating, signaling continued analyst confidence and implying meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Options flow shows traders positioning for a big move in MRSH — elevated put/call activity can reflect either directional bets or hedging ahead of catalysts (earnings, guidance, macro news), increasing near‑term volatility expectations. This can amplify intraday price moves even if direction is unclear. Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Marsh Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains a “Hold” on MRSH, indicating mixed street views and suggesting limited conviction for an immediate re‑rating absent clearer catalysts. Marsh & McLennan Companies Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold”
• Neutral Sentiment: Oliver Wyman (a Marsh business) released a CEO Agenda survey highlighting accelerated AI and workforce transformation trends — positive for long‑term consulting demand but unlikely to move the stock materially in the near term. Oliver Wyman Forum and NYSE Survey
• Negative Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods cut its price target (to $200) and downgraded to “market perform,” reflecting a more cautious view on near‑term growth/valuation and trimming the street’s upside expectations. That poses a headwind for sentiment until stronger fundamentals or guidance appear. Benzinga

Marsh & McLennan Companies Company Profile

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm headquartered in New York City that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and people. Founded in 1905, the company has grown into a diversified group of businesses focused on insurance brokerage and risk management, reinsurance, human capital and investment consulting, and management consulting. Its long history and scale position it as a prominent adviser to corporations, governments and other institutions seeking to manage risk and optimize human and financial capital.

The firm operates through several well-known subsidiaries and business units that specialize in distinct services.