Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH). In a filing disclosed on October 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Marsh & McLennan Companies stock on September 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/23/2026.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of NYSE:MRSH opened at $178.43 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $85.15 billion, a PE ratio of 21.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 0.59. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a 1-year low of $156.60 and a 1-year high of $206.04. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 1.14. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $181.35.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.89 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $7.28 billion for the quarter. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 14.24% and a return on equity of 32.67%. The business’s revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts predict that Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. will post 10.43 EPS for the current year.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 1st will be given a $0.99 dividend. This represents a $3.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 1st. Marsh & McLennan Companies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 48.41%.

Insider Transactions at Marsh & McLennan Companies

In related news, insider Martin South sold 7,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $189.99, for a total value of $1,348,929.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 16,632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,159,913.68. This represents a 29.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Lloyd M. Yates sold 12,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $175.65, for a total value of $2,107,800.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 12,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,107,975.65. This trade represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 19,813 shares of company stock valued at $3,597,903 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.38% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MRSH has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Mizuho dropped their price target on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $201.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $197.00 to $191.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Erste Group Bank raised Marsh & McLennan Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 8th. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $179.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Marsh & McLennan Companies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $202.75.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Marsh & McLennan Companies

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. SHP Wealth Management bought a new position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Asset Dedication LLC bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $28,000. Canton Hathaway LLC acquired a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Bayban bought a new position in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.99% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Company Profile

Marsh & McLennan Companies, now operating under the name Marsh McLennan, is a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. The company serves businesses, governments and institutions through four principal businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

Marsh is an insurance brokerage and risk adviser that helps clients identify, manage and transfer risk. Guy Carpenter provides reinsurance brokerage and advisory services to insurance companies.