Analysts Adjust Ratings for Marsh & McLennan Companies in January

Recent adjustments by financial analysts have influenced the ratings and price targets for Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC). These changes, made throughout January 2026, reflect varying assessments of the company’s performance and market position.

On January 14, 2026, analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald lowered their price target for Marsh & McLennan from $226.00 to $208.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. The previous day, on January 13, analysts from Wells Fargo & Company also adjusted their target, reducing it from $212.00 to $199.00, while issuing an “equal weight” rating.

Earlier in the month, on January 8, Barclays PLC raised its target slightly from $206.00 to $210.00, sustaining an “overweight” rating. Meanwhile, on January 7, Evercore ISI and JPMorgan Chase & Co. both reduced their price targets, with Evercore lowering their estimate from $237.00 to $236.00 and JPMorgan revising theirs from $242.00 to $226.00, while keeping an “outperform” and “overweight” rating, respectively.

On January 6, analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their target from $191.00 to $205.00, assigning a “market perform” rating. Additionally, on December 16 and December 15, Mizuho initiated coverage of the company with an “outperform” rating and a price target of $212.00.

Earlier, on December 4, Citigroup Inc. decreased its target from $211.00 to $201.00, maintaining a “neutral” rating. On November 25, analysts from Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage with a “sector perform” rating, setting a price target of $200.00.

In another significant development, Marsh & McLennan has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.90 per share, which will be paid to shareholders on February 13, 2026. Shareholders of record as of January 29 will receive this dividend, representing an annualized amount of $3.60 and a yield of 2.0%. The company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 43.17%.

In terms of insider trading, CEO John Q. Doyle sold 21,079 shares of the company on December 1, 2025, at an average price of $182.22, resulting in a total transaction of approximately $3.84 million. Following this sale, he retained 87,681 shares, valued at approximately $15.98 million, marking a 19.38% decrease in his ownership.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, headquartered in New York City, is a global professional services firm established in 1905. The company provides advice and solutions in risk management, strategy, and human capital. With a diverse portfolio that includes insurance brokerage and investment consulting, it serves a wide range of clients, including corporations and governments.