NYSE$MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc · Q1 2020 earnings
Q1 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Marsh & McLennan had strong results in Q1 2020, with revenue and adjusted operating income increasing.
Marsh & McLennan Companies reported a strong first quarter in 2020. Total revenue increased by 14% to $4.7 billion, with underlying revenue growth of 5%. Adjusted operating income rose 15% to $1.2 billion, and adjusted EPS increased by 8% to $1.64.
- Total revenue increased 14% year-over-year.
- Underlying revenue grew by 5%.
- Adjusted operating income increased by 15%.
- Adjusted EPS increased by 8%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Marsh & McLennan · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.65B
Revenue by segment
Marsh & McLennan · $4.65B total across 4 segments · Q1 2020
- Marsh Risk$2.06B—44.3%
- Mercer$1.25B—26.9%
- Guy Carpenter$827M—17.8%
- Marsh Mgmt Consulting$511M—11.0%
Forward guidance
Marsh & McLennan acknowledges that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect all businesses in 2020, but they are confident in their resilience and capabilities to help clients during this time.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2020
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
39 / 73 earnings
Positive
+7.7%
Q4 2018
Best reaction
-9.4%
Q2 2011
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.4% | +2.3% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.5% | +5.8% | +4.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -8.5% | -7.3% | -10.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.1% | +0.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.9% | -5.1% | +0.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +0.7% | +1.7% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | -1.4% | -2.7% | -2.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.8% | -0.7% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +2.4% | +2.1% | +6.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.9% | -2.8% | +2.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.0% | -0.4% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.2% | +3.2% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.7% | +2.4% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.7% | +0.9% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.3% | -2.5% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.2% | +1.5% | +11.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -2.1% | -3.5% | -14.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.4% | -0.3% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +1.8% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.5% | +3.0% | +8.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +5.4% | +6.7% | +7.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.1% | +4.9% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.8% | -0.9% | +6.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.9% | +1.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.6% | +6.0% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.5% | -1.0% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.8% | +6.5% | +10.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.2% | -4.1% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.0% | -0.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +7.7% | +9.9% | +10.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.2% | +9.1% | +10.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -3.8% | -4.8% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.2% | -1.4% | -1.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.4% | -1.5% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.1% | -4.2% | -2.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.9% | -1.8% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.0% | +0.9% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.6% | +3.5% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.7% | -2.3% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.1% | -0.6% | +1.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.2% | — | — |
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