Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) Stock Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH). In a filing disclosed on October 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $50,001 and $100,000 in Marsh & McLennan Companies stock on September 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/17/2026.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Stock Performance

NYSE:MRSH opened at $178.43 on Thursday. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $156.60 and a fifty-two week high of $206.04. The company has a market cap of $85.15 billion, a PE ratio of 21.81, a P/E/G ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.22. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $181.35.

Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.89 by $0.07. Marsh & McLennan Companies had a net margin of 14.24% and a return on equity of 32.67%. The firm had revenue of $7.28 billion for the quarter. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts forecast that Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. will post 10.43 EPS for the current year.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 1st will be given a dividend of $0.99 per share. This represents a $3.96 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 1st. Marsh & McLennan Companies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 48.41%.

Insider Activity at Marsh & McLennan Companies

In related news, insider Martin South sold 7,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $189.99, for a total value of $1,348,929.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 16,632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,159,913.68. This represents a 29.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Lloyd Yates sold 12,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, July 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.65, for a total value of $2,107,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 12,001 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,107,975.65. This trade represents a 50.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 19,813 shares of company stock worth $3,597,903 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.38% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently commented on MRSH shares. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $188.00 to $183.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Bank of America dropped their target price on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $179.00 to $178.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Erste Group Bank raised Marsh & McLennan Companies to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods decreased their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $202.00 in a research note on Wednesday, August 26th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their price target on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $201.00 to $190.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have given a Buy rating, twelve have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $202.75.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MRSH. SHP Wealth Management purchased a new position in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Asset Dedication LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter worth about $25,000. Pinnacle Bancorp Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter worth about $28,000. Canton Hathaway LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 1st quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Bayban acquired a new stake in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies during the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.99% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Marsh & McLennan Companies Company Profile

Marsh & McLennan Companies, now operating under the name Marsh McLennan, is a global professional services firm that provides advice and solutions in risk, strategy and people. The company serves businesses, governments and institutions through four principal businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

Marsh is an insurance brokerage and risk adviser that helps clients identify, manage and transfer risk. Guy Carpenter provides reinsurance brokerage and advisory services to insurance companies.