NYSE:AON AON (AON) Stock Price, News & Analysis $338.01 +1.28 (+0.38%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$335.02▼$338.6650-Day Range$288.61▼$338.0152-Week Range$268.06▼$344.68Volume575,159 shsAverage Volume1.28 million shsMarket Capitalization$73.43 billionP/E Ratio26.49Dividend Yield0.80%Price Target$330.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get AON alerts: Email Address AON MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.08 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.3% Downside$330.21 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.87% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.94Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.74Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.23%From $15.25 to $17.42 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.30 out of 5 starsFinance Sector202nd out of 863 stocksInsurance Agents, Brokers, & Service Industry5th out of 18 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAON has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.08, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAON has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about AON's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.87% of the float of AON has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AON has recently increased by 20.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAON has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAON has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AON is 21.16%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, AON will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.50% next year. This indicates that AON will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about AON's dividend. Previous Next 2.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAON has received a 7.92% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Pension funding services", "Builder's risk insurance for businesses", and "Commercial legal expense insurance" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for AON is -0.94. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAON has a news sentiment score of 0.74. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for AON this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 8 people have searched for AON on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -43% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows11 people have added AON to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AON insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.15% of the stock of AON is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.14% of the stock of AON is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about AON's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AON are expected to grow by 14.23% in the coming year, from $15.25 to $17.42 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AON is 26.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AON is 26.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 49.98.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAON has a PEG Ratio of 2.14. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Read more about AON's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyElon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About AON Stock (NYSE:AON)Aon plc, a professional services firm, provides a range of risk and human capital solutions worldwide. It offers commercial risk solutions, including retail brokerage, specialty solutions, global risk consulting and captives management, and affinity programs; and health solutions, such as health and benefits brokerages, and health care exchanges. The company also provides treaty and facultative reinsurance, as well as insurance-linked securities, capital raising, strategic advice, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions services; and corporate finance advisory services. In addition, it offers strategic design consulting services on their retirement programs, actuarial services, and risk management services; and advice services on developing and maintaining investment programs across various plan types, including defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, endowments, and foundations for public and private companies, and other institutions. Aon plc was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.Read More AON Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AON Stock News HeadlinesAugust 20 at 10:19 AM | finance.yahoo.comEmployer healthcare costs projected to rise 9% in 2025: AonAugust 20 at 10:19 AM | finance.yahoo.comAon launches D&O Risk Analyzer for executive risk managementAugust 22, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Chief Administrative Officer Lisa Stevens Sells Shares of Aon PLC (AON)August 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comAon: U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Projected to Increase 9 Percent Next YearAugust 14, 2024 | msn.comFitzpatrick and Aon Deliver on DataAugust 13, 2024 | msn.comCooper Investors Sold Aon plc (AON) in Q2August 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAon welcomes former US Navy member to its boardAugust 12, 2024 | msn.comAon names new leader of aviation reinsuranceAugust 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comAon Appoints Admiral James Stavridis to Board of DirectorsAugust 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMaintaining Hold on Aon plc Amid Growth Uncertainties and Mixed Financial IndicatorsAugust 7, 2024 | 247wallst.com1 Warren Buffett Owned Stock With Big Upside This YearSee More Headlines Receive AON Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AON and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend8/01/2024Dividend Payable8/15/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Insurance agents, brokers, & service Sub-IndustryInsurance Brokers Current SymbolNYSE:AON CUSIPG0408V10 CIK315293 Webwww.aon.com Phone(531) 266-6000Fax44-20-7621-1511Employees50,000Year Founded1987Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$330.21 High Stock Price Target$390.00 Low Stock Price Target$296.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.08 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$12.76 Trailing P/E Ratio26.49 Forward P/E Ratio22.16 P/E Growth2.14Net Income$2.56 billion Net Margins18.00% Pretax Margin23.25% Return on Equity252.81% Return on Assets7.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.92 Current Ratio2.42 Quick Ratio2.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.38 billion Price / Sales5.49 Cash Flow$16.04 per share Price / Cash Flow21.07 Book Value($3.71) per share Price / Book-91.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares217,240,000Free Float214,931,000Market Cap$73.43 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.91 Social Links A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for September 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Gregory Clarence Case (Age 61)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $2.17MMr. Eric Andersen (Age 59)President Comp: $1.3MMs. Christa Davies (Age 52)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $6.59MMr. Darren Zeidel (Age 52)Executive VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary Comp: $1.19MMs. Lisa J. Stevens (Age 53)Executive VP, Chief People Officer & Head of Global Human Capital Solutions Comp: $1.04MMs. Mindy F. Simon (Age 47)Global Chief Operating Officer Mr. Michael Neller (Age 45)Chief Accounting Officer, Senior VP & Global Controller Ms. Leslie FollmerSenior VP & Head of Investor RelationsMr. Andy Weitz (Age 47)Global Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Karen KissamSenior Vice President - H&B Local Practice LeaderMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMarsh & McLennan CompaniesNYSE:MMCArthur J. Gallagher & Co.NYSE:AJGBrown & BrownNYSE:BROeHealthNASDAQ:EHTHWillis Towers Watson PublicNASDAQ:WTWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsTruist Financial CorpBought 1,036 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.012%Regency Capital Management Inc. DEBought 3,535 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.005%Fiera Capital CorpSold 36,708 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.244%EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 1,794 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.002%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 910 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy AON Stock? AON Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Aon plc: Aon plc has shown consistent revenue growth, with a significant 18.4% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 21.16%, which suggests that Aon plc is committed to rewarding its shareholders with regular dividend payments. Insider transactions, such as Director Lester B. Knight's purchase of 10,000 shares at an average cost of $276.61 per share, can be seen as a vote of confidence in the company's future prospects. Wall Street analysts have provided positive ratings for Aon plc, with some raising their price targets, indicating a favorable outlook for the company's stock. Despite market fluctuations, Aon plc's stock price has shown resilience, currently trading at $328.74, reflecting investor confidence in the company's stability and growth potential. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Aon plc for these reasons: Some analysts have issued sell ratings for Aon plc, suggesting potential concerns about the company's performance or market conditions. While the company has seen revenue growth, it missed analysts' consensus estimates for earnings per share (EPS) in the latest quarter, indicating potential challenges in profitability. Aon plc's negative return on equity of 1,083.00% raises questions about the company's efficiency in generating returns for shareholders based on its equity capital. Market analysts have expressed varying opinions on Aon plc's stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," implying uncertainty about the stock's future performance. Despite positive aspects, Aon plc's stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.61 and a beta of 0.91, which may suggest valuation concerns and sensitivity to market volatility. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these AON pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AON shares performed this year? AON's stock was trading at $291.02 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AON shares have increased by 16.1% and is now trading at $338.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were AON's earnings last quarter? Aon plc (NYSE:AON) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 26th. The financial services provider reported $2.93 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $3.08 by $0.15. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 18.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Greg Case's approval rating as AON's CEO? 1,540 employees have rated AON Chief Executive Officer Greg Case on Glassdoor.com. Greg Case has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees. Does AON have any subsidiaries? AON subsidiaries include these companies: Tyche, Welfare S.r.l, Anviti Insurance Brokers Private Limited, Willis Towers Watson, Cytelligence, CoverWallet, Ovatio Courtage SAS, and more. Who are AON's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of AON include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (5.78%), Mawer Investment Management Ltd. (2.03%), Independent Franchise Partners LLP (1.11%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.92%). Insiders that own company stock include Christa Davies, Eric Andersen, Lester B Knight, Darren Zeidel, Lisa Stevens, Byron Spruell and Michael Neller. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AON? Shares of AON stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of AON own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AON investors own include Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Wolverine World Wide (WWW), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Wendy's (WEN), Xerox (XRX), General Electric (GE) and Intel (INTC). This page (NYSE:AON) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWhat Is the $7,882 Stimulus Payment 2024?Biden’s government just announced a new government "stimulus program"... And it could hand you a payment fo...Angel Publishing | SponsoredUS developing “superweapon” to defeat China and Russia?Our new superweapon is a gift to every patriot. 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