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

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$222.63 +1.13 (+0.51%)
(As of 09:39 AM ET)

Marsh & McLennan Companies - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
2

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, 11 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for MMC.

Consensus Price Target

$225.33
1.21% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Marsh & McLennan Companies, the average price target is $225.33. 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 1.21% from the current price of $222.63.
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MMC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/16/23 to 11/15/24
1 Month Ago
10/17/23 to 10/16/24
3 Months Ago
8/18/23 to 8/17/24
1 Year Ago
11/16/22 to 11/16/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$225.33$216.69$214.25$201.38
Forecasted Upside1.21% Upside-4.92% Downside-3.45% Downside1.55% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

MMC Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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.
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Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMarsh & McLennan CompaniesFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.49
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.73% Upside12.23% Upside8.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/22/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$217.00 ➝ $228.00+3.00%
10/22/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$209.00 ➝ $212.00-3.57%
10/22/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$255.00 ➝ $259.00+17.81%
10/18/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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Robert Cox
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Set TargetSell ➝ Sell$220.00-1.74%
10/18/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$220.00 ➝ $230.00+2.00%
10/18/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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Mark Dwelle
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$232.00 ➝ $242.00+6.61%
10/10/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$248.00 ➝ $250.00+11.98%
10/10/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$212.00 ➝ $211.00-6.10%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$219.00 ➝ $222.00-2.10%
9/4/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$236.00+2.00%
7/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $230.00+5.88%
4/22/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$189.00 ➝ $201.00-0.73%
4/17/2024Piper Sandler
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$211.00+6.92%
4/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $210.00+5.78%
4/11/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$212.00 ➝ $218.00+8.99%
10/20/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$201.00 ➝ $205.00+8.54%
10/20/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $210.00+11.19%
10/4/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$226.00+18.25%
4/24/2023Roth Capital
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H. Fong
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
1/30/2023MKM Partners
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 Boost TargetNeutral$160.00 ➝ $175.00+1.14%
1/30/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral$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, October 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Marsh & McLennan Companies pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Bull Case

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

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.'s stock price has shown a consistent upward trend, reaching $222.79 on the latest trading day, indicating potential growth.
  • The company operates in the professional services sector, providing advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and people globally, offering diversified revenue streams.
  • Recent analyst reports have raised the price target for Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a strong market capitalization of $109.77 billion, reflecting stability and investor confidence in the company.
  • The company's financial metrics, such as a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.42 and a healthy quick ratio of 1.17, demonstrate sound financial health and management efficiency.

Marsh & McLennan Companies
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive analyst sentiment, some analysts have issued sell ratings on the stock, indicating potential risks or challenges ahead.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 10,265 shares by the CFO, Mark C. Mcgivney, may raise concerns about insider confidence in the company's future performance.
  • While the company has a strong market capitalization, its PEG ratio of 3.13 suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings growth potential.
  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. operates in a competitive industry, facing challenges from other professional services firms, which could impact its market position and profitability.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks in times of economic uncertainty or rising interest rates.

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 $225.33, with a high forecast of $259.00 and a low forecast of $201.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marsh & McLennan Companies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 1.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Marsh & McLennan Companies less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Marsh & McLennan Companies is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how MMC compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MMC) was last updated on 11/15/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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