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Why Marsh & McLennan (MMC) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

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Marsh & McLennan (MMC)

Founded in 1871 and based in New York, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. is a globally leading insurance broker. Currently operating under the Marsh and Guy Carpenter brands, the company is a global professional services firm providing risk and insurance services, risk consulting, and employee benefits consulting services to clients worldwide.

MMC boasts a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of B, and holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 9.5% year-over-year for 2023, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 5.8%.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $7.50 per share for 2023. MMC boasts an average earnings surprise of 4.1%.

On a historic basis, Marsh & McLennan has generated cash flow growth of 10.7%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 6.7% this year.

MMC should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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