Aon Posts 5% Organic Revenue Growth and Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

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Aon reported Q2 2026 results featuring 5% organic revenue growth and 9% adjusted EPS growth, and reaffirmed full-year guidance. The company repurchased $600M in shares, exceeding its annual target, and holds $7.7B in remaining buyback capacity.

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• Q2 Organic Revenue Growth of 5%

  Total revenue reached $4.246 billion, a 2% reported increase, fueled by 5% organic growth across both Risk Capital and Human Capital segments.

• Adjusted EPS Rises 9% to $3.81

  Adjusted operating margin expanded 70 bps to 28.9%, and adjusted diluted EPS grew to $3.81 from $3.49 a year ago.

• $600M in Share Repurchases, Exceeding Full-Year Target

  Aon bought back 1.9 million shares for $600 million in Q2, surpassing its $1 billion full-year objective; $7.7 billion remains authorized.

• 2026 Guidance Reaffirmed

  Management reiterated expectations for mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth, 70-80 bps adjusted operating margin expansion, strong adjusted EPS growth, and double-digit free cash flow growth.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · AON · Finance

Second-quarter results from Aon highlight the steady execution of its Aon United strategy. Organic revenue advanced 5%, while adjusted operating margin widened 70 basis points to 28.9% and adjusted EPS climbed 9% to $3.81. During the quarter the company repurchased $600 million in shares, already surpassing its full-year target of at least $1 billion, and reaffirmed 2026 guidance calling for mid-single-digit organic growth and further margin expansion. Free cash flow in the quarter fell 34% year-over-year to $483 million, yet the first-half total of $846 million was up 4%, underscoring solid underlying cash generation. With $7.7 billion remaining on its buyback authorization and a strong balance sheet, Aon continues to return significant capital to shareholders while investing for growth.