Epoch Investment Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MRSH – Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 717,643 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $133,137,000. Epoch Investment Partners Inc. owned approximately 0.15% of Marsh & McLennan Companies as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Solstein Capital LLC bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, City Holding Co. bought a new stake in Marsh & McLennan Companies in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors own 87.99% of the company’s stock.
Marsh & McLennan Companies Price Performance
Shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies stock opened at $168.67 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.11, a current ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. The firm has a market cap of $81.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.08, a PEG ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 0.62. Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. has a 12 month low of $156.60 and a 12 month high of $220.32.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
MRSH has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Mizuho cut their price target on shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies from $199.00 to $193.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. Raymond James Financial raised Marsh & McLennan Companies from an “outperform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $225.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $203.00 to $178.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Weiss Ratings lowered Marsh & McLennan Companies from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on Marsh & McLennan Companies from $200.00 to $203.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $200.19.
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Insider Activity
In other news, CEO John Q. Doyle sold 16,656 shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.71, for a total value of $2,693,441.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 116,811 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,889,506.81. The trade was a 12.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 0.38% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Marsh & McLennan Companies Company Profile
Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC) is a global professional services firm headquartered in New York City that provides advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy and people. Founded in 1905, the company has grown into a diversified group of businesses focused on insurance brokerage and risk management, reinsurance, human capital and investment consulting, and management consulting. Its long history and scale position it as a prominent adviser to corporations, governments and other institutions seeking to manage risk and optimize human and financial capital.
The firm operates through several well-known subsidiaries and business units that specialize in distinct services.
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