Summary
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH) reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter and first half of 2025. Total revenue saw a significant increase of 12% year-over-year for the quarter, reaching $7.0 billion, and a 11% increase to $14.0 billion for the six-month period. This growth was driven by robust performance in both the Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting segments, with underlying revenue increasing by 4% and 4% respectively on a consolidated basis for the six months. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) also demonstrated positive growth, rising 8% to $2.45 for the quarter and 3% to $5.23 for the six-month period. The company continues to execute its growth strategy through targeted acquisitions, completing five in the Risk and Insurance Services segment and two in the Consulting segment during the first half of the year. Furthermore, Marsh & McLennan is actively returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, demonstrating financial strength and a commitment to shareholder value.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $6.97B |
| Operating Expenses | $5.14B |
| Operating Income | $1.83B |
| Net Income | $1.23B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.46 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.45 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 492.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 495.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated revenue increased by 12% to $7.0 billion for Q2 2025 and 11% to $14.0 billion for the first six months of 2025, year-over-year.
- 2Underlying revenue growth was 4% for both the Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting segments on a consolidated basis for the six months.
- 3Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased by 8% to $2.45 for Q2 2025 and 3% to $5.23 for the first six months of 2025.
- 4Risk and Insurance Services segment revenue grew 15% to $4.6 billion for the quarter, with Marsh revenue up 18% and Guy Carpenter revenue up 7%.
- 5Consulting segment revenue increased 7% to $2.4 billion for the quarter, driven by growth in Mercer (up 9%) and Oliver Wyman Group (up 5%).
- 6The company repurchased 2.7 million shares for $600 million in the first six months of 2025 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.900 per share.
- 7Seven acquisitions were completed in the first half of 2025, enhancing the company's service offerings and market reach.