The chart below shows how MMC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MMC sees a -1.35% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.38% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.16%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Underlying Revenue Growth: We generated 5% underlying revenue growth following 10% in the third of last year, reflecting solid execution in RIS and Consulting.
Adjusted Operating Income Increase: We grew adjusted operating income 12%.
Operating Margin Expansion: Our adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points, adjusted EPS grew 4% or 11%, excluding a discrete tax benefit in the Q3 of last year and we completed $300 million of share repurchases in the quarter.
Acquisition Announcement: We were thrilled to announce the acquisition of McGriff Insurance Services.
Operating Income and Margin Growth: Overall in the third quarter, adjusted operating income grew 12% and our adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points year-over-year.
Negative
Underlying Revenue Growth: We generated 5% underlying revenue growth following 10% in the third of last year, reflecting solid execution in RIS and Consulting.
Adjusted Operating Income Increase: We grew adjusted operating income 12%.
Operating Margin Expansion: Our adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points, adjusted EPS grew 4% or 11%, excluding a discrete tax benefit in the Q3 of last year and we completed $300 million of share repurchases in the quarter.
Insurance Market Index Decline: The Marsh Global Insurance Market Index was down 1% overall in the third quarter versus flat in the second quarter.
Rate Increase Trends: Rates in the U.S. and Latin America were up low-single-digits.
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MMC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MMC.N
2.23%