TQM vs Marsh & McLennan Companies: why the prices moved differently

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TQM Corporation Public Company Limited (TQM.BK)

Q3 202614 Aug – 30 Sep 2026

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TQM lifts dividend payout above 100%, profit up 8%

Dividend policy raised to over 100% payout TQM will now pay out more than all of its yearly profit as dividends. Analysts expect yields of 7.7% to 8.2% through 2028, backed by cash at its units. This makes the stock more attractive to income investors and helped push one broker's target price up 20% to 19.1 baht.
This is the biggest new force behind the stock, directly raising expected shareholder payouts and the target price.
Q2 profit up 8% with better margins TQM's second-quarter profit rose 8% from a year earlier to 185 million baht. Renewal rates for auto insurance improved, health insurance grew sharply, and admin costs fell, lifting the profit margin. The company expects further recovery in the second half and high season in the fourth quarter.
It shows the core business is getting healthier, which supports the stock's value.
Second share buyback completed TQM finished buying back 12.5 million of its own shares, about 2.1% of all shares, spending 177.7 million baht. Buying back shares reduces the number outstanding, which can lift earnings per share and supports the stock price.
It is a completed capital return action that shrinks share count and supports the price.
Q2 profit missed estimates, margin slipped One broker noted TQM's Q2 profit was 7.8% below market expectations and gross margin fell to 45.1% from 46.8% a year earlier due to higher sales support costs. The broker still kept a buy rating and 20 baht target, expecting a second-half recovery.
It is the main counterweight: profit missed forecasts and margins narrowed, even though the broker stayed positive.

September 202614 Aug – 30 Sep 2026

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TQM lifts dividend payout above 100%, profit up 8%

Dividend policy raised to over 100% payout TQM will now pay out more than all of its yearly profit as dividends. Analysts expect yields of 7.7% to 8.2% through 2028, backed by cash at its units. This makes the stock more attractive to income investors and helped push one broker's target price up 20% to 19.1 baht.
This is the biggest new force behind the stock, directly raising expected shareholder payouts and the target price.
Q2 profit up 8% with better margins TQM's second-quarter profit rose 8% from a year earlier to 185 million baht. Renewal rates for auto insurance improved, health insurance grew sharply, and admin costs fell, lifting the profit margin. The company expects further recovery in the second half and high season in the fourth quarter.
It shows the core business is getting healthier, which supports the stock's value.
Second share buyback completed TQM finished buying back 12.5 million of its own shares, about 2.1% of all shares, spending 177.7 million baht. Buying back shares reduces the number outstanding, which can lift earnings per share and supports the stock price.
It is a completed capital return action that shrinks share count and supports the price.
Q2 profit missed estimates, margin slipped One broker noted TQM's Q2 profit was 7.8% below market expectations and gross margin fell to 45.1% from 46.8% a year earlier due to higher sales support costs. The broker still kept a buy rating and 20 baht target, expecting a second-half recovery.
It is the main counterweight: profit missed forecasts and margins narrowed, even though the broker stayed positive.

Latest14 Aug – 30 Sep 2026

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TQM lifts dividend payout above 100%, profit up 8%

Dividend policy raised to over 100% payout TQM will now pay out more than all of its yearly profit as dividends. Analysts expect yields of 7.7% to 8.2% through 2028, backed by cash at its units. This makes the stock more attractive to income investors and helped push one broker's target price up 20% to 19.1 baht.
This is the biggest new force behind the stock, directly raising expected shareholder payouts and the target price.
Q2 profit up 8% with better margins TQM's second-quarter profit rose 8% from a year earlier to 185 million baht. Renewal rates for auto insurance improved, health insurance grew sharply, and admin costs fell, lifting the profit margin. The company expects further recovery in the second half and high season in the fourth quarter.
It shows the core business is getting healthier, which supports the stock's value.
Second share buyback completed TQM finished buying back 12.5 million of its own shares, about 2.1% of all shares, spending 177.7 million baht. Buying back shares reduces the number outstanding, which can lift earnings per share and supports the stock price.
It is a completed capital return action that shrinks share count and supports the price.
Q2 profit missed estimates, margin slipped One broker noted TQM's Q2 profit was 7.8% below market expectations and gross margin fell to 45.1% from 46.8% a year earlier due to higher sales support costs. The broker still kept a buy rating and 20 baht target, expecting a second-half recovery.
It is the main counterweight: profit missed forecasts and margins narrowed, even though the broker stayed positive.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH)

Q3 202616 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Marsh grows on health-cost demand, buybacks, AI push despite falling insurance rates

Q2 beat, buybacks and 10% dividend hike Marsh reported 6% revenue growth and 9% higher adjusted EPS, bought back $750 million of stock and raised its dividend 10% for a 17th straight year. Steady profit and cash returned to shareholders support the share price.
The quarter's results and capital returns are the core new financial facts driving the stock.
Health-cost surge lifts benefits consulting demand Marsh's survey projects US employer health costs will jump 8.2% in 2027, the steepest since 2003. Rising costs push employers to seek Marsh's benefits advice, supporting demand for its consulting business and its revenue outlook.
This is the period's biggest demand driver for Marsh's consulting arm.
Falling insurance rates offset by AI and new services Commercial insurance rates fell 6% and property rates 12%, a headwind to brokerage commissions. Marsh is countering with AI tools like Risk Companion and new offerings such as Archer, which add recurring service revenue and broaden its mix.
It captures the main negative force on pricing and the company's response.
Analysts see 2026 earnings up 7.1% Zacks notes rising 2026 earnings estimates, a $5.5 billion capital deployment plan and management consulting growing 13.4% organically, its fastest in over two years. Upward revisions and expected Q3 beat support the stock.
Analyst estimate momentum and capital plans are a key forward-looking driver.

August 202616 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Marsh grows on health-cost demand, buybacks, AI push despite falling insurance rates

Q2 beat, buybacks and 10% dividend hike Marsh reported 6% revenue growth and 9% higher adjusted EPS, bought back $750 million of stock and raised its dividend 10% for a 17th straight year. Steady profit and cash returned to shareholders support the share price.
The quarter's results and capital returns are the core new financial facts driving the stock.
Health-cost surge lifts benefits consulting demand Marsh's survey projects US employer health costs will jump 8.2% in 2027, the steepest since 2003. Rising costs push employers to seek Marsh's benefits advice, supporting demand for its consulting business and its revenue outlook.
This is the period's biggest demand driver for Marsh's consulting arm.
Falling insurance rates offset by AI and new services Commercial insurance rates fell 6% and property rates 12%, a headwind to brokerage commissions. Marsh is countering with AI tools like Risk Companion and new offerings such as Archer, which add recurring service revenue and broaden its mix.
It captures the main negative force on pricing and the company's response.
Analysts see 2026 earnings up 7.1% Zacks notes rising 2026 earnings estimates, a $5.5 billion capital deployment plan and management consulting growing 13.4% organically, its fastest in over two years. Upward revisions and expected Q3 beat support the stock.
Analyst estimate momentum and capital plans are a key forward-looking driver.

Latest16 Jul – 8 Oct 2026

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Marsh grows on health-cost demand, buybacks, AI push despite falling insurance rates

Q2 beat, buybacks and 10% dividend hike Marsh reported 6% revenue growth and 9% higher adjusted EPS, bought back $750 million of stock and raised its dividend 10% for a 17th straight year. Steady profit and cash returned to shareholders support the share price.
The quarter's results and capital returns are the core new financial facts driving the stock.
Health-cost surge lifts benefits consulting demand Marsh's survey projects US employer health costs will jump 8.2% in 2027, the steepest since 2003. Rising costs push employers to seek Marsh's benefits advice, supporting demand for its consulting business and its revenue outlook.
This is the period's biggest demand driver for Marsh's consulting arm.
Falling insurance rates offset by AI and new services Commercial insurance rates fell 6% and property rates 12%, a headwind to brokerage commissions. Marsh is countering with AI tools like Risk Companion and new offerings such as Archer, which add recurring service revenue and broaden its mix.
It captures the main negative force on pricing and the company's response.
Analysts see 2026 earnings up 7.1% Zacks notes rising 2026 earnings estimates, a $5.5 billion capital deployment plan and management consulting growing 13.4% organically, its fastest in over two years. Upward revisions and expected Q3 beat support the stock.
Analyst estimate momentum and capital plans are a key forward-looking driver.