Marsh & McLennan Reports Solid Q1 Adjusted Results Amidst $425M Litigation Charge

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Marsh & McLennan reported solid Q1 2026 adjusted financial results, with 8% adjusted EPS growth, but GAAP earnings were reduced by a $425 million Greensill litigation charge.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results

  Consolidated revenue increased 8% to $7.6 billion, with underlying revenue growth of 4% compared to the first quarter of 2025.

• Adjusted Earnings Growth

  Adjusted operating income rose 8% to $2.4 billion, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased 8% to $3.29.

• Greensill Litigation Charge Impacts GAAP

  GAAP operating income decreased 12% to $1.8 billion, and GAAP EPS fell to $2.36, primarily due to a $425 million charge related to the Greensill litigation.

• Share Repurchases Continue

  The company repurchased approximately 4.2 million shares of stock for $750 million in the first quarter of 2026, continuing its existing program.

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This 8-K officially reports Marsh & McLennan's first-quarter 2026 financial results, detailing strong underlying performance alongside a significant one-time litigation charge. While adjusted revenue and EPS showed healthy growth, GAAP figures were negatively impacted by a $425 million charge related to Greensill litigation. The company also continued its share repurchase program, buying back $750 million in stock. Investors will weigh the underlying operational strength against the impact of the litigation and its potential future implications.