Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI Acquires New Shares in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. $MRSH

Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft FI acquired a new position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 16,364 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,838,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MRSH. Brighton Jones LLC raised its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 51.2% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 8,738 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,856,000 after purchasing an additional 2,960 shares during the period. Bison Wealth LLC grew its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 39.6% in the 4th quarter. Bison Wealth LLC now owns 3,064 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $651,000 after purchasing an additional 869 shares during the period. Glenview Trust co increased its stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies by 10.8% during the 2nd quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 3,897 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $852,000 after purchasing an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies by 18,440.0% in the second quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 927 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $203,000 after buying an additional 922 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies in the second quarter valued at approximately $1,307,000. 87.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on MRSH. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $212.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Mizuho increased their target price on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $194.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $180.00 to $175.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $178.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $206.00 to $212.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $200.81.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marsh & McLennan Companies

In other Marsh & McLennan Companies news, CEO John Q. Doyle sold 16,656 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.71, for a total transaction of $2,693,441.76. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 116,811 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,889,506.81. The trade was a 12.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.38% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Marsh & McLennan Companies News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marsh & McLennan reported second-quarter EPS of $2.96, topping consensus, while revenue rose to $7.28 billion and came in above expectations, signaling solid underlying demand in its consulting and risk & insurance businesses. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s earnings call pointed to growth that is holding up better than feared, with consulting and insurance operations supporting results despite a tougher backdrop. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: William Blair kept a Hold rating on MRSH, saying the quarter was solid and growth appears to be stabilizing, but the stock’s valuation remains a concern. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also announced Q2 2026 earnings and held its investor conference call, reinforcing that the market is still digesting the details of the quarter and management’s outlook. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Higher operating expenses and the lack of a major growth re-acceleration may be tempering enthusiasm, helping explain why the stock is trading lower despite the earnings beat. Article Title

Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock Down 0.4%

Marsh & McLennan Companies stock opened at $181.35 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $156.60 and a 1-year high of $213.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $87.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.67, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 0.61.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.96 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.89 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $7.28 billion during the quarter. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 14.26% and a return on equity of 31.87%. On average, equities analysts expect that Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. will post 10.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 23rd will be paid a $0.99 dividend. This is a positive change from Marsh & McLennan Companies’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.90. This represents a $3.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 23rd. Marsh & McLennan Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 45.00%.

About Marsh & McLennan Companies

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.