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Marsh McLennan Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

In This Article:

  • GAAP Revenue Increases 6%; Underlying Revenue Rises 5%

  • Growth in GAAP Operating Income of 11% and Adjusted Operating Income of 12%

  • Third Quarter GAAP EPS Rises 3% to $1.51 and Adjusted EPS Increases 4% to $1.63

  • Nine Months GAAP EPS Rises 10% to $6.59 and Adjusted EPS Increases 10% to $6.93

NEW YORK, October 17, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), a global leader in risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

John Doyle, President and CEO, said: "This was a milestone quarter for Marsh McLennan as we delivered strong results and announced the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services. Our performance demonstrated continued momentum, with 5% underlying revenue growth, 110 basis points of margin expansion and adjusted EPS growth of 4%, or 11% excluding a one-time tax benefit a year ago. We remain on track for another great year in 2024."

"McGriff's excellent leadership, outstanding talent and record of strong growth complement Marsh McLennan Agency's capabilities and culture. I am excited about our future as we come together to help our clients thrive."

Consolidated Results

Consolidated revenue in the third quarter of 2024 was $5.7 billion, an increase of 6% compared with the third quarter of 2023. On an underlying basis, revenue increased 5%. Operating income rose 11% to $1.1 billion. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 12% to $1.2 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $747 million. Earnings per share increased 3% to $1.51. Adjusted earnings per share increased 4% to $1.63. Adjusted EPS in the prior year period included a 10-cent per share benefit from a favorable discrete tax item.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consolidated revenue was $18.4 billion, an increase of 7% on both a GAAP and underlying basis, compared to the prior year period. Operating income was $4.7 billion, an increase of 12% from the prior year period. Adjusted operating income rose 12% to $4.9 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $3.3 billion, or $6.59 per diluted share, compared with $6.01 in the first nine months of 2023. Adjusted earnings per share increased 10% to $6.93.

Risk & Insurance Services

Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 8%, or 6% on an underlying basis. Operating income increased 15% to $733 million, while adjusted operating income increased 16% to $775 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue was $11.7 billion, an increase of 9%, or 8% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 13% to $3.6 billion, and adjusted operating income increased 12% to $3.7 billion.