Earnings Call
Jul 21, 2026
Q2 FY2026
EPS Estimate
2.88
EPS Actual
2.96
Post-Earnings Close
$181.59
Earnings Reaction
-0.3%
Marsh posted second quarter 2026 results that were broadly in line with its stated trajectory, with consolidated revenue of $7.4 billion representing 6% reported growth and 5% underlying, an acceleration from the 4% underlying pace in Q1. Adjusted EPS of $2.96 grew 9% year-over-year, comfortably ahead of the $2.88 consensus estimate, driven by a combination of volume growth, operating leverage and a modestly lower tax rate. Adjusted operating income rose 5% to $2.2 billion, with the adjusted operating margin coming in at 29.3% for the quarter and 30.5% for the first half. Management reiterated full-year guidance for underlying revenue growth similar to 2025 levels, continued margin expansion and solid adjusted EPS growth, while raising total capital deployment guidance to $5.5 billion from $5.0 billion, a signal of growing confidence in the earnings outlook.
Report generated on Jul 21, 2026
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The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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