Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) Stock Sale Reported 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 23rd. 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 $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.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/17/2026.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Price Performance

NYSE MRSH opened at $186.37 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $181.22. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22. The stock has a market capitalization of $88.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.48 and a beta of 0.59. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a 52-week low of $156.60 and a 52-week high of $198.49.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 15th. The financial services provider reported $2.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $0.07. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 14.24% and a return on equity of 32.67%. The business had revenue of $6.86 billion during the quarter. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. will post 10.43 EPS for the current year.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Stockholders 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 dividend yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st. Marsh & McLennan Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 48.41%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Martin South sold 7,100 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the insider directly owned 16,632 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,159,913.68. This trade represents a 29.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Lloyd Yates sold 12,000 shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $175.65, for a total transaction of $2,107,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 12,001 shares in the company, valued at $2,107,975.65. This trade represents a 50.00% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 19,813 shares of company stock valued at $3,597,903. Company insiders own 0.38% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Marsh & McLennan Companies

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue beat expectations: Marsh reported adjusted earnings of $2.03 per share, above the $1.96 consensus estimate and up from $1.85 a year earlier. Revenue reached $6.86 billion, up 8.1% year over year and approximately $220 million ahead of expectations. Marsh Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Broad-based business growth supported the results: Strength in Consulting and Risk and Insurance Services helped drive revenue, while management cited 5% underlying revenue growth and double-digit EPS growth. The company also reported progress on its Thrive program and completion of its brand transition. Marsh Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic resilience initiative may support long-term positioning: Marsh and Bloomberg New Economy launched a Competitive Resilience Coalition to help public- and private-sector leaders manage geopolitical, economic and other global risks. The initiative reinforces Marsh’s expertise in risk management, though its immediate financial impact is unclear. Marsh and Bloomberg New Economy Launch Coalition
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst stance remains cautious: RBC Capital and Wells Fargo maintained Hold ratings, suggesting that the earnings beat has not yet changed their broader valuation or outlook view. RBC Capital Maintains Hold Rating
• Negative Sentiment: Higher costs limited the upside: Rising operating expenses accompanied the strong quarter, creating a margin and execution risk that could temper future earnings gains even as revenue growth remains healthy. Marsh Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Higher Costs

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on MRSH. Evercore cut their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $234.00 to $224.00 in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $212.00 to $215.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Citigroup cut shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $200.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. BMO Capital Markets dropped their price target on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $179.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $188.00 to $183.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock 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 have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Continuum Advisory LLC boosted its stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 5.3% during the 1st quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC now owns 1,452 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $252,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC raised its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 12.6% in the first quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 668 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $116,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Columbia Bank raised its position in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 5.1% in the first quarter. Columbia Bank now owns 1,736 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $301,000 after purchasing an additional 85 shares during the period. Capital Analysts LLC lifted its stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 37.4% in the second quarter. Capital Analysts LLC now owns 312 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp lifted its stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies by 26.8% in the second quarter. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp now owns 454 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $76,000 after buying an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. 87.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.