Evercore cuts target for Marsh & McLennan stock to USD 224.00
Published on 10/12/2026 at 11:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Evercore lowered its Marsh & McLennan price target from USD 234.00 to USD 224.00 on October 10, 2026.
- Revenue rose 6.00 percent to USD 7.40 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
- Marsh & McLennan stock was at EUR 157.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 11:22 a.m. CEST.
- Third-quarter results are scheduled for October 15, 2026, while the quarterly dividend is payable on November 13, 2026.
Marsh & McLennan (ISIN US5717481023) was at EUR 157.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 11:22 a.m. CEST. MarketBeat reported on October 10, 2026 that Evercore cut its target from USD 234.00 to USD 224.00. The adjustment puts valuation and the upcoming quarterly report at the center of the latest trading debate.
Three recent events shape the story
On October 2, 2026, Marsh completed its acquisition of Accel Holdings, adding insurance and advisory capabilities, according to Stock Analysis. On October 7, 2026, Mizuho cut its target from USD 201.00 to USD 190.00 and retained a neutral rating, as MarketBeat reported.
The October 10 Evercore decision is the latest of the three events. Its USD 10.00 reduction contrasts with JPMorgan's October 1 increase from USD 212.00 to USD 215.00, showing a divided analyst view rather than a single valuation signal.
What does the next quarter test?
Revenue reached USD 7.40 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 6.00 percent from the year-earlier period, while adjusted earnings per share rose 9.00 percent, according to Stock Analysis. That combination gives the October 15 report a clear numerical benchmark: maintaining 6.00 percent revenue growth and 9.00 percent adjusted earnings-per-share growth would support the operating case behind the shares.
Dates investors can quantify
Stock Analysis lists October 15, 2026 as the next earnings date and November 13, 2026 as the payment date for the USD 0.99 quarterly dividend. The dividend was declared on September 16, 2026, and the October 1, 2026 ex-dividend date has already passed.
Valuation remains the key counterweight
MarketBeat lists a consensus Hold rating and an average target of USD 200.67, alongside two Strong Buy ratings, five Buy ratings, twelve Holds and one Sell. Its latest company snapshot also places the NYSE share between a USD 156.60 52-week low and a USD 207.82 52-week high, making the target revisions material to how investors frame the upcoming results.
Current price and company profile
Marsh & McLennan was at EUR 157.30 at Lang & Schwarz on October 12, 2026 at 11:22 a.m. CEST. The company operates across risk, insurance, consulting and people-related services, with 95,000 employees and operations in 130 countries, according to its corporate website.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Marsh & McLennan stock.
Marsh & McLennan stock facts
- Company: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
- ISIN: US5717481023
- Ticker: MRSH
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 12, 2026, 11:22 a.m. CEST): EUR 157.30
- Market capitalization: USD 83.9 billion (as of October 9, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 156.60-207.82
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance Brokers
- Next earnings date: October 15, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
