AON (NYSE:AON) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Mizuho Analyst Says

AON (NYSE:AON) had its price target increased by investment analysts at Mizuho from $389.00 to $426.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Mizuho’s target price suggests a potential upside of 19.37% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on AON from $406.00 to $396.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on shares of AON from $404.00 to $400.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of AON from $372.00 to $382.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of AON in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on AON from $412.00 to $420.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AON presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $402.19.

AON Stock Up 0.4%

AON stock opened at $356.89 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $76.22 billion, a PE ratio of 19.59, a PEG ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 0.71. AON has a 1 year low of $304.59 and a 1 year high of $381.00. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $327.08 and a 200 day simple moving average of $330.95. The company has a current ratio of 1.95, a quick ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36.

AON (NYSE:AON) last posted its earnings results on Saturday, May 2nd. The financial services provider reported $6.48 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.37 by $0.11. AON had a net margin of 22.54% and a return on equity of 43.50%. The firm had revenue of $5.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.97 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $5.67 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that AON will post 19.09 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at AON

In other news, General Counsel Darren Zeidel sold 600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $360.00, for a total transaction of $216,000.00. Following the sale, the general counsel directly owned 15,354 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,527,440. The trade was a 3.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.00% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AON

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AON. Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. bought a new position in shares of AON during the 4th quarter worth approximately $4,305,000. SG Americas Securities LLC lifted its holdings in AON by 1,640.4% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 143,163 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $50,519,000 after purchasing an additional 134,937 shares during the last quarter. Aviva PLC grew its stake in AON by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 333,454 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $117,669,000 after buying an additional 6,622 shares during the last quarter. TABR Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of AON in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,278,000. Finally, Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its position in AON by 21.0% during the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 37,552 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $13,251,000 after acquiring an additional 6,509 shares during the last quarter. 86.14% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about AON

Here are the key news stories impacting AON this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho raised its price target on Aon to $426 from $389 and reiterated an outperform rating, reinforcing expectations for further upside. Mizuho raises Aon price target
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo maintained an overweight rating on Aon while setting a $406 target, signaling analysts still see attractive valuation and growth potential. Wells Fargo lowers Aon target
• Positive Sentiment: Aon declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.820 per share, a shareholder-friendly move that can support investor confidence in the company’s cash generation. Aon announces quarterly cash dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Aon set its second-quarter 2026 earnings release for July 29, giving investors a near-term catalyst that could drive the stock if results and guidance are strong. Aon announces Q2 2026 earnings date
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS kept a hold rating on Aon, which suggests a more cautious view but does not materially change the overall analyst tone. UBS sticks to hold rating for Aon
• Negative Sentiment: Aon General Counsel Darren Zeidel sold 600 shares, a small insider sale that may be viewed as a mild negative signal, though it does not appear large enough to change the long-term story. SEC insider filing for Darren Zeidel sale

AON Company Profile

Aon plc is a global professional services firm that provides a broad suite of risk, retirement and health solutions to corporations, institutions and individuals. The company operates primarily as an insurance broker and risk adviser, helping clients identify, quantify and transfer risk across property, casualty, cyber and other areas. Aon also offers reinsurance brokerage and capital market solutions that connect insurers, reinsurers and corporate buyers.

In addition to traditional brokerage activities, Aon delivers consulting and outsourcing services in areas such as human capital, benefits, and retirement plan design and administration.