Tue Sep 17 05:49:45 UTC 2024: ## Marsh & McLennan Companies Sees Upgraded Earnings Forecast

**New York, NY** – Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE: MMC), a leading provider of risk, strategy, and human capital solutions, is experiencing a positive outlook, according to analysts at Zacks Research.

The firm recently raised its earnings per share (EPS) estimate for the financial services provider for the first quarter of 2025. Analyst D. Chatterjee now projects an EPS of $2.90, an increase from their previous estimate of $2.84.

This optimistic forecast comes on the heels of Marsh & McLennan Companies exceeding analysts’ expectations in its most recent quarterly earnings report. The company reported EPS of $2.41 for the quarter ending July 18th, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.01.

Zacks Research has also issued estimates for the full year 2025, projecting an EPS of $9.44, and for the first quarter of 2026, with an estimated EPS of $3.09.

Despite a slight miss on revenue in the latest quarter, the company saw a strong 5.9% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year.

The positive news comes with a recent dividend increase, with the company raising its quarterly dividend to $0.815 from the previous $0.71.

While there have been some insider stock sales, overall, institutional investors are showing strong confidence in Marsh & McLennan Companies, with 87.99% of the company’s stock currently owned by institutional investors.

This positive outlook suggests that Marsh & McLennan Companies is well-positioned to continue its strong performance in the coming quarters.

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