Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Commenting on the results, John Doyle, President and CEO, said: “We delivered another excellent quarter, demonstrating continued momentum and strength across our business. We generated underlying revenue growth of 11%, adjusted EPS growth of 16%, and we continued to expand margins.”
“I am proud of our performance in the first half of 2023. Our results reflect the strength of our position, the value we deliver to our clients, and terrific execution by our colleagues.”
Consolidated Results
Consolidated revenue in the second quarter of 2023 was $5.9 billion, an increase of 9% compared with the second quarter of 2022. On an underlying basis, revenue increased 11%. Operating income was $1.5 billion, an increase of 7% from a year ago. Adjusted operating income, which excludes noteworthy items as presented in the attached supplemental schedules, rose 17% to $1.5 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $1.0 billion, or $2.07 per diluted share, compared with $1.91 in the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted earnings per share rose 16% to $2.20 per diluted share compared with $1.89 a year ago.
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, consolidated revenue was $11.8 billion, an increase of 8%, or 10% on an underlying basis compared to the prior period. Operating income was $3.2 billion, an increase of 13% from the prior year period. Adjusted operating income rose 15% to $3.3 billion. Net income attributable to the Company was $2.3 billion, or $4.55 per diluted share, compared with $4.01 in the first six months of 2022. Adjusted earnings per share increased 13% to $4.74 per diluted share compared with $4.19 for the first six months of 2022.
Risk & Insurance Services
Risk & Insurance Services revenue was $3.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 12%, or 13% on an underlying basis. Operating income rose 20% to $1.2 billion, and adjusted operating income was $1.2 billion, an increase of 18% versus a year ago. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, revenue was $7.6 billion, an increase of 11%, or 12% on an underlying basis.
Operating income rose 22% to $2.6 billion, and adjusted operating income was $2.6 billion, an increase of 17% versus a year ago.
Marsh’s revenue in the second quarter was $3.0 billion, an increase of 10% on an underlying basis. In U.S./Canada, underlying revenue rose 9%. International operations produced underlying revenue growth of 10%, reflecting 17% growth in Latin America, 11% growth in EMEA, and 6% growth in Asia Pacific. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Marsh’s underlying revenue growth was 9%.
Guy Carpenter’s revenue in the second quarter was $576 million, an increase of 11% on an underlying basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Guy Carpenter’s underlying revenue growth was 10%.
Consulting
Consulting revenue was $2.2 billion in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 4%, or 8% on an underlying basis. Operating income decreased 18% to $388 million, while adjusted operating income increased 9% to $403 million. For the first six months ended June 30, 2023, revenue was $4.2 billion, an increase of 3%, or 6% on an underlying basis. Operating income of $799 million decreased 8%, while adjusted operating income increased 5% to $809 million.
Mercer’s revenue in the second quarter was $1.4 billion, an increase of 6% on an underlying basis. Health revenue of $518 million increased 10% on an underlying basis. Wealth revenue of $637 million increased 3% on an underlying basis. Career revenue of $219 million increased 6% on an underlying basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Mercer’s revenue was $2.7 billion, an increase of 7% on an underlying basis.
Oliver Wyman’s revenue in the second quarter was $798 million, an increase of 11% on an underlying basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, Oliver Wyman’s revenue was $1.5 billion, an increase of 6% on an underlying basis.
About Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses.