Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$215.23 -1.06 (-0.49%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Marsh & McLennan Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
10

Buy
3

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Marsh & McLennan Companies in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for MMC.

Consensus Price Target

$228.60
6.21% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Marsh & McLennan Companies, the average price target is $228.60. The highest price target for MMC is $259.00, while the lowest price target for MMC is $201.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.21% from the current price of $215.23.

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MMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$228.60	$228.13	$225.33	$199.00
Forecasted Upside	6.21% Upside	7.74% Upside	1.56% Upside	-0.05% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

MMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

MMC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Marsh & McLennan Companies	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.07	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.21% Upside	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MMC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/10/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Meyer Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$212.00 ➝ $214.00	+2.04%
1/3/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$230.00 ➝ $235.00	+11.20%
12/12/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	S. Heleniak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform	$242.00 ➝ $250.00	+16.64%
11/25/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$242.00	+6.22%
11/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$236.00 ➝ $246.00	+11.06%
10/22/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$217.00 ➝ $228.00	+3.00%
10/22/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$255.00 ➝ $259.00	+17.81%
10/18/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Robert Cox Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$220.00	-1.74%
10/18/2024	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$220.00 ➝ $230.00	+2.00%
10/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$248.00 ➝ $250.00	+11.98%
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10/10/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$212.00 ➝ $211.00	-6.10%
10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$219.00 ➝ $222.00	-2.10%
4/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$189.00 ➝ $201.00	-0.73%
4/17/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral	$211.00	+6.92%
4/15/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$205.00 ➝ $210.00	+5.78%
10/20/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$201.00 ➝ $205.00	+8.54%
10/20/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $210.00	+11.19%
10/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$226.00	+18.25%
4/24/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Fong Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral
1/30/2023	MKM Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$160.00 ➝ $175.00	+1.14%
1/30/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$157.00 ➝ $172.00	-0.08%

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Should I Buy Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock? MMC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Marsh & McLennan Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.:

The current stock price is $212.17, which reflects a stable performance in the market, indicating potential for growth.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63, surpassing analysts' expectations, which suggests strong financial health and effective management.
The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 5.9%, demonstrating its ability to grow and adapt in a competitive market.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average target price of $216.41, indicating that the stock is viewed as a stable investment with potential for appreciation.
With 87.99% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there is a strong backing from large financial entities, which often signals confidence in the company's future performance.

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider selling has occurred, with a total of 21,735 shares sold worth $4,897,317 over the last quarter, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those within the company.
The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.13, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
Despite recent upgrades from analysts, two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, indicating some skepticism about its future performance.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, which, while not excessively high, suggests that it is somewhat reliant on debt for financing, potentially increasing financial risk.
Market volatility could impact the stock's performance, as evidenced by fluctuations in trading volume and price movements, which may deter risk-averse investors.

MMC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Marsh & McLennan Companies is $228.60, with a high forecast of $259.00 and a low forecast of $201.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marsh & McLennan Companies in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" MMC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MMC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Marsh & McLennan Companies's stock has a predicted upside of 6.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Marsh & McLennan Companies's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Marsh & McLennan Companies has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Royal Bank of Canada, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Marsh & McLennan Companies less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Marsh & McLennan Companies is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MMC compares to other companies.

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Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) Stock Forecast & Price Target