William Blair analyst Adam Klauber has maintained their neutral stance on MMC stock, giving a Hold rating on July 18.
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Adam Klauber has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Marsh & McLennan Companies. The company’s second-quarter cash EPS showed a solid increase, surpassing both the firm’s and consensus estimates. Despite this positive performance, the organic growth rate slightly missed expectations, and while margins improved compared to the first quarter, they still face challenges from lower fiduciary income in the upcoming quarter.
Looking forward, the company is expected to see margin expansion in the latter half of the year, particularly in the fourth quarter. However, the outlook for 2025 includes a minor reduction in EPS estimates due to anticipated slower growth in the consulting segment. The valuation at 20 times the 2026 cash EPS estimate is considered fair, but the near-term EPS growth potential is seen as below average, leading to the decision to maintain a Market Perform rating.
In another report released on July 18, Roth MKM also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $230.00 price target.