NYSE$MRSH
Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc · Q2 2020 earnings
Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Marsh & McLennan's financial results for Q2 2020 were reported, showing a mix of revenue decreases and income increases amidst the pandemic.
Marsh & McLennan Companies reported a decrease in consolidated revenue by 4% to $4.2 billion, but an increase in operating income by 30% to $885 million for the second quarter of 2020. Adjusted operating income rose by 10% to $984 million, and adjusted earnings per share increased by 12% to $1.32. The company recognized a $36 million reduction to previously recorded revenue due to the economic crisis impact on exposure units.
- Consolidated revenue decreased by 4%, with a 2% decline on an underlying basis.
- Operating income increased by 30% to $885 million.
- Adjusted operating income rose by 10% to $984 million.
- Adjusted earnings per share increased by 12% to $1.32.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Marsh & McLennan · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.19B
Revenue by segment
Marsh & McLennan · $4.21B total across 4 segments · Q2 2020
- Marsh Risk$2.16B—51.3%
- Mercer$1.15B—27.3%
- Marsh Mgmt Consulting$467M—11.1%
- Guy Carpenter$433M+10.5%10.3%
Forward guidance
No specific forward guidance was provided in the document.
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 Q2 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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