Piper Sandler upgraded Aon plc (NYSE:AON) stock from Neutral to Overweight, with a current stock price of $335.85.
Aon reported a 16% increase in total revenue and a 5% growth in organic revenue for the first quarter of 2025.
The company achieved a 12% growth in adjusted operating income and an adjusted EPS of $5.67, despite a 17% decrease in net income attributable to shareholders.
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions. The company operates in over 120 countries, offering services that help clients manage risk and improve performance. Aon’s main competitors include Marsh & McLennan Companies and Willis Towers Watson.
On April 28, 2025, Piper Sandler upgraded Aon’s stock from Neutral to Overweight, with the stock price at $335.85. This upgrade comes amid Aon’s strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025. The company reported a 16% increase in total revenue and a 5% growth in organic revenue, indicating robust business momentum.
Aon’s president and CEO, Greg Case, emphasized the company’s progress in its 3×3 Plan, which aims to drive growth and efficiency. The firm achieved a 12% growth in adjusted operating income and reported an adjusted EPS of $5.67. However, net income attributable to shareholders decreased by 17%, resulting in $4.43 per share on a diluted basis, down from $5.35 per share the previous year.
Despite the decrease in net income, Aon continues to focus on growth through its Aon Business Services, which provides valuable insights for Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions. The company has reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, highlighting the resilience of its business model. Aon’s market capitalization is approximately $72.54 billion, with a trading volume of 5,317,648 shares on the NYSE.
The current stock price of AON is $335.85, reflecting a decrease of 7.99% with a change of $29.20. Today, the stock fluctuated between a low of $323.73 and a high of $346.27. Over the past year, AON has reached a high of $412.97 and a low of $275.07, showcasing its volatility in the market.
