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Aon plcNYSE: AON

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Research Digest

Friday, May 1, 2026

Positive

Aon Q1 2026 strong with 27.1% EPS growth; 10% dividend increase, raised guidance for mid-single-digit organic growth.

Aon plc Q1 2026 total revenue $5.03B (+6.5% YoY), adjusted EPS $6.48 (+27.1% YoY), net income $1.21B (+25.6% YoY). Announced 10% dividend increase, sixth consecutive double-digit annual increase, and returned $662M to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Reaffirmed 2026 guidance for mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth, 70-80bps adjusted operating margin expansion, and double-digit free cash flow growth. Expanded Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $3.5B.

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Previous Market Intelligence

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Apr 30Aon Q1 2026 earnings preview shows $6.33 EPS expectations; 10% dividend increase announced.Positive

Aon is set to report Q1 2026 earnings on May 1 with EPS expectations of $6.33 and revenue of $4.97B, significantly exceeding Q4 2025 guidance. The company announced a 10% dividend increase reflecting strong financial health. Aon released its inaugural Human Capital Trends Study highlighting the AI skills gap among enterprises. The company expanded its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $3.5B. Stock trades at $322.68 with consensus bullish view: 15 buy ratings, 3 holds, 1 sell.

Apr 16Aon expands Data Center Lifecycle Insurance to $3.5B, raises dividend 10% to $0.82Positive

Aon announced $1 billion expansion of Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $3.5B capacity, supporting digital infrastructure clients amid accelerating cloud and AI investment. Dividend raised 10% to $0.82/share (payable May 15). Q1 2026 earnings scheduled May 1. Recent full-year 2025 results showed 136% net profit increase, 9% revenue growth to $17B, and Q4 EPS beat at $4.85 vs $4.75 forecast.

Apr 15Data Center Insurance Program expanded to $3.5B; 10% dividend increase approved; Q1 earnings May 1.Positive

Aon announced an additional $1 billion expansion of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $3.5 billion total. The Board approved a 10% dividend increase to $0.820 per share, payable May 15. Q1 2026 earnings will be released May 1. Q4 2025 results showed 136% increase in net profit and 9% revenue growth to $17B full-year. Analysts project $395.53 consensus price target.

Apr 14Aon announces 10% dividend increase to $0.82 per share; Q1 2026 earnings May 1; JPMorgan lowers target.Mixed

Aon Board approved 10% quarterly dividend increase to $0.82 (from $0.745) on April 10, payment May 15. Q1 2026 results and conference call May 1. Stock fell 3.9% to $312.57 on April 10. JPMorgan lowered target from $406 to $396. Advanced digital infrastructure capabilities with senior Risk Capital appointments.

Apr 13Aon raises quarterly dividend 10% to $0.82/share; Q1 2026 earnings scheduled for May 1.Positive

Aon announced a 10% increase to quarterly cash dividend to $0.82/share, payable May 15. Q1 2026 results on May 1 at 6:30 a.m. ET. For 2026, Aon projects mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth, 70-80 bps of adjusted operating margin expansion, and plans to deploy $7 billion in available capital.

Apr 10Aon appointed Winnie Loh as real estate and data centre leader for Southeast Asia; Q1 2026 earnings due April 24.Neutral

Aon appointed Winnie Loh as real estate and data centre leader for Southeast Asia. Barclays lowered Aon price target to $372 from $381 while reaffirming Hold rating. Q1 2026 earnings report scheduled April 24, 2026 with analysts expecting diluted EPS of $6.34. Company reported 136% increase in Q4 net profit and 9% revenue rise for 2025. Stock trading at $322.50.

Apr 9Aon appoints Winnie Loh as Southeast Asia data center leader; updates AI pay databasePositive

Aon announced on April 7, 2026, the appointment of Winnie Loh as real estate and data center leader for Southeast Asia. On April 1, the company expanded its Radford McLagan Compensation Database with AI-specific job families and real-time decision tools to address rising demand for AI talent. These moves signal Aon's strategic focus on data center growth and AI-driven compensation transparency. The company reported a 136% increase in Q4 net profit and 9% annual revenue growth.

Apr 8Aon Maintains Buy Consensus Ahead of Q1 2026 EarningsPositive

AON stock +0.94% in 24h, up $1.80 to $323.14. Analyst consensus: Buy rating with $412.64 price target (+29.79% upside). Company expects 11.8% EPS growth YoY in Q1 2026. Aon completed stablecoin insurance premium proof of concept (March 9). Q1 earnings release April 24, 2026. Positive analyst sentiment despite mixed recent performance.

Apr 7Aon reports 136% Q4 net profit surge with $1B data center lifecycle insurance expansion signaling strategic pivotPositive

Aon delivered strong Q4 with 136% net profit increase and 9% YoY revenue growth. CEO Greg Case highlighted strategic progress in construction, energy, and data center sectors. Announced $1B expansion of proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program. Q1 2026 EPS expected up 11.8% YoY. Company projects mid-single-digit organic revenue growth in 2026 with 70-80bps adjusted operating margin expansion and $7B capital deployment. Strategic initiatives include cyber risk expansion and ESG offerings. Joe Peiser appointed CEO of Risk Capital. Analyst consensus Buy with average $412.64 target (29.79% upside).

Apr 6Aon expands data center insurance and launches stablecoin premium paymentsPositive

Aon appointed Anne Corona as CEO North America, Lori Goltermann as Vice Chair, and Farheen Dam as CEO of Enterprise Clients (March 2026). Announced $1B expansion of Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $2.5B total capacity (January 14). Accepted first known stablecoin insurance premium payments via USDC/Ethereum and PYUSD/Solana with Coinbase/Paxos (March 9). Established $25M reinsurance facility with DFC for Ukraine war-risk insurance (Feb 1). Q4 2025: revenue $4.3B with 5% organic growth; FY2025 revenue $17.2B (+9%), adjusted operating margin expanded 90bp to 32.4%. Q1 2026 EPS expected $6.34 (+11.8% YoY). Analyst consensus moderate bullish with $398.79 target (+24.1% upside).

Apr 3Aon adds AI-specific roles to compensation database; reports 136% Q4 net profit increase, revenue $4.3B (+9% YoY).Positive

Aon plc reported record financial performance with 136% increase in Q4 net profit and 9% rise in total 2025 revenue. Adjusted EPS of $4.85 exceeded expectations. The company announced enhancements to Radford McLagan Compensation Database, adding AI-specific job families. For 2026, Aon projects mid-single-digit organic growth and $7B capital deployment.

Apr 2Aon reports 136% Q4 profit increase; expands Radford McLagan database with AI roles; projects mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026.Positive

Aon plc reported a 136% increase in Q4 net profit alongside a 9% rise in total revenue for 2025. The company reported adjusted EPS of $4.85, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $4.76. On March 31, 2026, Aon announced enhancements to its Radford McLagan Compensation Database as demand for AI talent intensifies, with the database now reporting AI-specific job families including roles such as head of AI, applied research scientist, and machine learning engineer. For 2026, Aon projects mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth, 70-80 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion, and plans to deploy $7 billion in available capital. According to analyst sentiment, 13 out of 24 analysts recommend a Strong Buy rating, with an average price target of $398.79 indicating 24.1% upside.

Apr 1Aon announces AI-enhanced Radford McLagan compensation database; Q4 net profit surged 136%.Positive

Aon enhanced Radford McLagan Compensation Database with AI-specific job families including head of AI and machine learning roles. Q4 2025 EPS of $4.85 exceeded $4.75 forecast. Full-year 2025 revenue grew 9% to $17B with free cash flow increasing 14% to $3.2B. TD Cowen maintains Buy rating.

Sector Peers

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MRSHMARSH$166.44-0.76%-4.1%14.8x0.75$80.8B
AONAON$311.44-0.07%-4.5%14.6x0.82$66.6B
AJGARTHUR$207.89+0.72%-5.9%13.9x0.68$53.1B
WTWWILLIS$256.01-0.08%-12.0%11.5x0.63$24.2B
BROBROWN$57.62-4.21%-9.6%12.3x0.83$20.4B
ERIEERIE$215.86-1.40%-13.9%15.6x0.44$11.4B

Key Fundamentals

Market Cap$66.6B
P/E (TTM)18.3
Forward P/E14.6
Beta0.82
Div Yield102.00%
Prev Close$311.65

RSI (14-Day)

41Neutral
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52-Week Range

$304.59$311.44$381.00
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Moving Averages

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Price below 200d MA — bearish structure.

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Volume

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