Aon Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Aon (NYSE: AON) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results with $4.3B revenue in Q4 (+4%) and $17.18B for 2025 (+9%). Organic revenue grew 5% in Q4 and 6% for the year. Diluted EPS was $7.82 in Q4 and $17.02 for 2025; adjusted EPS was $4.85 in Q4 and $17.07 for 2025. Free cash flow rose 14% to $3.22B. The company paid down $1.9B of debt in 2025, met leverage objectives, repurchased ~2.7M shares (~$1.0B), and introduced 2026 guidance calling for mid-single-digit+ organic growth, 70–80 bps adjusted margin expansion, strong adjusted EPS growth, and double-digit free cash flow growth.
Positive
- Total revenue +9% to $17.18B in 2025
- Organic revenue +6% for full-year 2025
- Free cash flow +14% to $3.22B in 2025
- Diluted EPS +36% to $17.02 for full-year 2025
- Debt reduction of $1.9B in 2025 and leverage objective met
- Share repurchases ~2.7M shares for ~$1.0B in 2025
Negative
- Human Capital revenue down 1% in Q4 2025 to $1.6B
- Wealth Solutions revenue declined 10% in Q4 2025 (sale impact)
- Accelerating Aon United Program expenses rose $60M (87%) in Q4 2025
- Effective tax rate increased to 22.9% in Q4 2025 from 17.6%
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
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AON was up 2.99% with strong earnings, while key peers were mixed: AJG +0.58%, ERIE +2.46%, but MMC -1.36%, BRO -0.84%, and WTW -0.12%, suggesting a stock-specific move rather than a broad broker rally.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 | Catastrophe report | Neutral | -1.3% | Climate and catastrophe insight report on 2025 global insured losses. |
| Jan 15 | Debt redemption | Neutral | -0.3% | Full redemption and delisting of 2.875% Senior Notes due 2026. |
| Jan 14 | AI infrastructure cover | Positive | +0.4% | Expanded Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to <b>$2.5B</b> capacity. |
| Jan 13 | Labor market survey | Neutral | +0.4% | Opened Q1 2026 U.S. Insurance Labor Market Study for participation. |
| Jan 13 | GLP-1 research | Positive | -1.7% | Released GLP-1 claims research showing clinical and employer cost benefits. |
Recent thematic and research-related announcements have produced mixed reactions, with one positive AI-related product update aligning with a modest gain and another positive GLP-1 research update followed by a selloff.
Over the last several weeks, Aon has reported multiple business and capital structure updates. These include a climate and catastrophe insight report highlighting global loss trends, a full redemption and delisting plan for 2.875% Senior Notes due 2026, and a $1 billion expansion of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $2.5 billion total capacity. Additional items include an insurance labor market study launch and GLP-1 research showing clinical and cost benefits. Today’s 2025 earnings and 2026 guidance sit against this backdrop of product expansion, research insights and balance sheet actions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights broad-based strength: full-year revenue grew 9% to about $17.2 billion, organic revenue rose 6%, and diluted EPS increased to $17.02, with free cash flow reaching $3.2 billion. Management also paid down $1.9 billion in debt and repurchased 2.7 million shares. Against recent product expansions and research releases, investors may focus on the 2026 outlook for organic growth, margin expansion and continued cash generation when assessing the durability of this trend.
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- Aon delivered another quarter of strong performance and finished 2025 with
9% total revenue growth,6% organic revenue growth and double-digit free cash flow growth, demonstrating the durability and consistency of our growth model - We paid down
in debt in 2025 and successfully met our leverage objective in the fourth quarter. We expect our strong balance sheet position will enable us to execute our disciplined capital allocation model in 2026, balancing investment in high-return M&A and capital return to shareholders$1.9 billion - We are introducing 2026 guidance that reflects the power of our Aon United strategy, accelerated through the 3x3 Plan. For 2026, we expect mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth, 70 to 80 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion, strong adjusted EPS growth and double-digit free cash flow growth
Fourth Quarter 2025 | Full Year 2025 | ||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||
Total revenue | 4 % | 9 % | |||||||||
Organic revenue growth (Non-GAAP) | 5 % | 6 % | |||||||||
Operating margin | 28.1 % | 26.3 % | 25.3 % | 24.4 % | |||||||
Adjusted operating margin (Non-GAAP) | 35.5 % | 33.3 % | 32.4 % | 31.5 % | |||||||
Diluted EPS | 138 % | 36 % | |||||||||
Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) | 10 % | 9 % | |||||||||
Cash provided by operations | 16 % | 15 % | |||||||||
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) | 16 % | 14 % | |||||||||
"Our fourth-quarter and full-year results reflect the strong execution of our 3x3 Plan, accelerating our client-centric Aon United strategy," said Greg Case, president and CEO. "In the fourth quarter, we delivered
"Our strategic investments in data-driven insights and capabilities through Aon Business Services are enabling us to meet rising client demand in an increasingly complex environment," Case added. "We are entering 2026 with momentum and are well positioned to continue to deliver for our clients, generate sustainable growth and create long-term shareholder value."
Net income attributable to Aon shareholders in the fourth quarter increased
FOURTH-QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Total revenue in the fourth quarter increased
Total operating expenses in the fourth quarter increased
Foreign currency translation in the fourth quarter had a
Effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding decreased to 216.5 million in the fourth quarter, compared to 218.3 million in the prior-year period. The Company repurchased approximately 0.7 million class A ordinary shares for approximately
FULL-YEAR 2025 CASH FLOW SUMMARY
The full-year 2025 cash flow summary provided below includes supplemental information related to free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP measure that is described in detail in "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Organic Revenue Growth and Free Cash Flow" on page 11 of this press release.
Cash flows provided by operations for 2025 increased
Free cash flow, defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, increased
FOURTH-QUARTER 2025 REVENUE REVIEW
The fourth-quarter revenue reviews provided below include supplemental information related to organic revenue growth, which is a non-GAAP measure that is described in detail in "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Organic Revenue Growth and Free Cash Flow" on page 11 of this press release.
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | Less: Currency Impact | Less: Fiduciary Investment Income | Less: Acquisitions, Divestitures & Other | Organic Revenue Growth | |||||||
Risk Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Risk Solutions | $ 2,329 | $ 2,186 | 7 % | 2 % | — % | (1) % | 6 % | |||||||
Reinsurance Solutions | 379 | 351 | 8 | 1 | (1) | — | 8 | |||||||
Human Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Health Solutions | 1,106 | 1,070 | 3 | 2 | — | (1) | 2 | |||||||
Wealth Solutions | 490 | 542 | (10) | 2 | — | (14) | 2 | |||||||
Eliminations | (4) | (2) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
Total revenue | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | 4 % | 2 % | — % | (3) % | 5 % | |||||||
Total revenue increased
Risk Capital
Commercial Risk Solutions Organic revenue growth of
Reinsurance Solutions Organic revenue growth of
Human Capital
Health Solutions Organic revenue growth of
Wealth Solutions Organic revenue growth of
FOURTH-QUARTER 2025 EXPENSE REVIEW
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | $ Change | % Change | ||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Compensation and benefits | $ 2,117 | $ 2,120 | $ (3) | — % | ||||
Information technology | 156 | 142 | 14 | 10 | ||||
Premises | 85 | 84 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Depreciation of fixed assets | 48 | 47 | 1 | 2 | ||||
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 185 | 185 | — | — | ||||
Other general expense | 372 | 409 | (37) | (9) | ||||
Accelerating Aon United Program expenses | 129 | 69 | 60 | 87 | ||||
Total operating expenses | $ 3,092 | $ 3,056 | $ 36 | 1 % | ||||
Compensation and benefits expense decreased
Information technology expense increased
Premises expense increased
Depreciation of fixed assets increased
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets was flat compared to the prior-year period, as the decrease in intangible assets associated with the sale of NFP Wealth was offset by an increase in intangibles related to other acquisitions made during the year.
Other general expense decreased
Accelerating Aon United Restructuring Program expense increased
FOURTH-QUARTER 2025 INCOME SUMMARY
Certain noteworthy items impacted adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin in the fourth quarters of 2025 and 2024, which are also described in detail in "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Operating Income, Operating Margin, and Diluted Earnings Per Share" on page 12 of this press release.
Three Months Ended | ||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||
Revenue | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | 4 % | |||
Expenses | 3,092 | 3,056 | 1 % | |||
Operating income | $ 1,208 | $ 1,091 | 11 % | |||
Operating margin | 28.1 % | 26.3 % | ||||
Adjusted operating income | $ 1,525 | $ 1,380 | 11 % | |||
Adjusted operating margin | 35.5 % | 33.3 % | ||||
Operating income increased
Interest income increased
Other income was
Net income attributable to Aon shareholders increased
2025 FULL-YEAR SUMMARY
Total revenue increased
Net income attributable to Aon shareholders increased to
During 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 2.7 million class A ordinary shares for approximately
Conference Call, Presentation Slides and Webcast Details
The Company will host a conference call on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:30 a.m., central time. Interested parties can listen to the conference call via a live audio webcast and view the presentation slides at www.aon.com.
About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE:AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
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Safe Harbor Statement
This communication contains certain statements related to future results, or states Aon's intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, all of which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from either historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of Aon's operations. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Aon expects or anticipates may occur in the future, including such things as our outlook, market and industry conditions, including competitive and pricing trends, the development and performance of our services and products, our cost structure and the outcome of cost-saving or restructuring initiatives, including the impacts of the Accelerating Aon United Program, the integration of NFP, actual or anticipated legal settlement expenses, future capital expenditures, growth in commissions and fees, changes to the composition or level of our revenues, cash flow and liquidity, expected tax rates, expected foreign currency translation impacts, business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, the benefits of new initiatives, growth of our business and operations, plans, references to future successes, and expectations with respect to the benefits of the acquisition of NFP are forward-looking statements. Also, when Aon uses words such as "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "could", "estimate", "expect", "forecast", "intend", "looking forward", "may", "might", "plan", "potential", "opportunity", "commit", "probably", "project", "positioned", "should", "will", "would" or similar expressions, it is making forward-looking statements.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in or anticipated by the forward looking statements: changes in the competitive environment, due to macroeconomic conditions or otherwise, or damage to Aon's reputation; fluctuations in currency exchange, interest, or inflation rates that could impact our financial condition or results; changes in global equity and fixed income markets that could affect the return on invested assets; changes in the funded status of Aon's various defined benefit pension plans and the impact of any increased pension funding resulting from those changes; the level of Aon's debt and the terms thereof reducing Aon's flexibility or increasing borrowing costs; rating agency actions that could limit Aon's access to capital and our competitive position; volatility in Aon's global tax rate due to being subject to a variety of different factors, including the adoption, implementation, and amendment in the European Union,
Any or all of Aon's forward-looking statements may turn out to be inaccurate, and there are no guarantees about Aon's performance. The factors identified above are not exhaustive. Aon and its subsidiaries operate in a dynamic business environment in which new risks may emerge frequently. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. In addition, results for prior periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any future period. Further information concerning Aon and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect Aon's financial results, is contained in Aon's filings with the SEC. See Aon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 for a further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties applicable to Aon and its businesses. These factors may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Aon is not under, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement that it may make from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Explanation of Non-GAAP Measures
This communication includes supplemental information not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
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Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) |
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||
(millions, except per share data) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||
Revenue | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | 4 % | $ 17,181 | $ 15,698 | 9 % | ||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 2,117 | 2,120 | — % | 8,985 | 8,283 | 8 % | ||||||
Information technology | 156 | 142 | 10 % | 568 | 539 | 5 % | ||||||
Premises | 85 | 84 | 1 % | 337 | 325 | 4 % | ||||||
Depreciation of fixed assets | 48 | 47 | 2 % | 188 | 183 | 3 % | ||||||
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 185 | 185 | — % | 778 | 503 | 55 % | ||||||
Other general expense | 372 | 409 | (9) % | 1,616 | 1,641 | (2) % | ||||||
Accelerating Aon United Program expenses | 129 | 69 | 87 % | 365 | 389 | (6) % | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,092 | 3,056 | 1 % | 12,837 | 11,863 | 8 % | ||||||
Operating income | 1,208 | 1,091 | 11 % | 4,344 | 3,835 | 13 % | ||||||
Interest income | 14 | 4 | 250 % | 19 | 67 | (72) % | ||||||
Interest expense | (191) | (206) | (7) % | (815) | (788) | 3 % | ||||||
Other income (expense) | 1,178 | 2 | 58,800 % | 1,211 | 348 | 248 % | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 2,209 | 891 | 148 % | 4,759 | 3,462 | 37 % | ||||||
Income tax expense (1) | 505 | 157 | 222 % | 1,009 | 742 | 36 % | ||||||
Net income | 1,704 | 734 | 132 % | 3,750 | 2,720 | 38 % | ||||||
Less: Net income attributable to redeemable and | 11 | 18 | (39) % | 55 | 66 | (17) % | ||||||
Net income attributable to Aon shareholders | $ 1,693 | $ 716 | 136 % | $ 3,695 | $ 2,654 | 39 % | ||||||
Basic net income per share attributable to Aon shareholders | $ 7.87 | $ 3.31 | 138 % | $ 17.11 | $ 12.55 | 36 % | ||||||
Diluted net income per share attributable to Aon shareholders | $ 7.82 | $ 3.28 | 138 % | $ 17.02 | $ 12.49 | 36 % | ||||||
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - basic | 215.1 | 216.6 | (1) % | 215.9 | 211.4 | 2 % | ||||||
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted | 216.5 | 218.3 | (1) % | 217.1 | 212.5 | 2 % | ||||||
(1) | The effective tax rate was |
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Segment Results (Unaudited) |
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Risk Capital | Human Capital | Corporate/Eliminations (1) | Total Consolidated | ||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ 2,708 | $ 2,537 | $ 1,596 | $ 1,612 | $ (4) | $ (2) | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | |||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 1,375 | 1,305 | 714 | 762 | 28 | 53 | 2,117 | 2,120 | |||||||
Information technology | 100 | 93 | 52 | 47 | 4 | 2 | 156 | 142 | |||||||
Premises | 54 | 54 | 29 | 30 | 2 | — | 85 | 84 | |||||||
Other expenses (2) | 389 | 323 | 243 | 309 | 102 | 78 | 734 | 710 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,918 | 1,775 | 1,038 | 1,148 | 136 | 133 | 3,092 | 3,056 | |||||||
Operating income | $ 790 | $ 762 | $ 558 | $ 464 | $ (140) | $ (135) | $ 1,208 | $ 1,091 | |||||||
Operating margin | 29.2 % | 30.0 % | 35.0 % | 28.8 % | 28.1 % | 26.3 % | |||||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Risk Capital | Human Capital | Corporate/Eliminations (1) | Total Consolidated | ||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||
Revenue | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ 11,290 | $ 10,517 | $ 5,907 | $ 5,209 | $ (16) | $ (28) | $ 17,181 | $ 15,698 | |||||||
Expenses | |||||||||||||||
Compensation and benefits | 5,832 | 5,417 | 3,060 | 2,739 | 93 | 127 | 8,985 | 8,283 | |||||||
Information technology | 372 | 368 | 186 | 168 | 10 | 3 | 568 | 539 | |||||||
Premises | 216 | 215 | 116 | 110 | 5 | — | 337 | 325 | |||||||
Other expenses (2) | 1,434 | 1,225 | 1,135 | 1,049 | 378 | 442 | 2,947 | 2,716 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 7,854 | 7,225 | 4,497 | 4,066 | 486 | 572 | 12,837 | 11,863 | |||||||
Operating income | $ 3,436 | $ 3,292 | $ 1,410 | $ 1,143 | $ (502) | $ (600) | $ 4,344 | $ 3,835 | |||||||
Operating margin | 30.4 % | 31.3 % | 23.9 % | 21.9 % | 25.3 % | 24.4 % | |||||||||
(1) | Segment expenses exclude governance costs, post-retirement benefits, and other costs that are not directly attributable to a specific segment. |
(2) | Includes expenses related to depreciation of fixed assets, amortization and impairment of intangible assets, Accelerating Aon United Program expenses, and other general expenses. |
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Organic Revenue Growth and Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) |
Organic Revenue Growth (Unaudited) |
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | Less: | Less: | Less: | Organic | |||||||
Risk Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Risk Solutions | $ 2,329 | $ 2,186 | 7 % | 2 % | — % | (1) % | 6 % | |||||||
Reinsurance Solutions | 379 | 351 | 8 | 1 | (1) | — | 8 | |||||||
Human Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Health Solutions | 1,106 | 1,070 | 3 | 2 | — | (1) | 2 | |||||||
Wealth Solutions | 490 | 542 | (10) | 2 | — | (14) | 2 | |||||||
Eliminations | (4) | (2) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
Total revenue | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | 4 % | 2 % | — % | (3) % | 5 % | |||||||
Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | Less: | Less: | Less: | Organic | |||||||
Risk Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Commercial Risk Solutions | $ 8,497 | $ 7,861 | 8 % | 1 % | — % | 1 % | 6 % | |||||||
Reinsurance Solutions | 2,793 | 2,656 | 5 | — | (1) | — | 6 | |||||||
Human Capital Revenue: | ||||||||||||||
Health Solutions | 3,839 | 3,335 | 15 | — | — | 10 | 5 | |||||||
Wealth Solutions | 2,068 | 1,874 | 10 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | |||||||
Eliminations | (16) | (28) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||
Total revenue | $ 17,181 | $ 15,698 | 9 % | 1 % | — % | 2 % | 6 % | |||||||
(1) | Currency impact represents the effect on prior-year period results if they were translated at current-period foreign exchange rates. |
(2) | Fiduciary investment income for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 was |
(3) | Organic revenue growth includes the impact of certain intercompany activity and excludes the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, fiduciary investment income, acquisitions (provided that organic revenue growth includes organic growth of an acquired business as calculated assuming that the acquired business was part of the combined company for the same proportion of the relevant prior-year period), divestitures (including held for sale disposal groups, which are adjusted from Organic revenue growth upon classification as held for sale, if any), transfers between revenue lines, and gains or losses on derivatives accounted for as hedges. |
Free Cash Flows (Unaudited) |
Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ 1,397 | $ 1,200 | 16 % | |||
Capital Expenditures | (74) | (55) | 35 % | |||
Free Cash Flows (1) | $ 1,323 | $ 1,145 | 16 % | |||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||
(millions) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | |||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities | $ 3,481 | $ 3,035 | 15 % | |||
Capital Expenditures | (263) | (218) | 21 % | |||
Free Cash Flows (1) | $ 3,218 | $ 2,817 | 14 % | |||
(1) | Free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operations less capital expenditures. This non-GAAP measure does not imply or represent a precise calculation of residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. |
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Operating Income and Operating Margin (Unaudited) (1) |
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Risk Capital | Human Capital | Corporate/Eliminations (2) | Total Consolidated | ||||||||||||
(millions, except percentages) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Revenue | $ 2,708 | $ 2,537 | $ 1,596 | $ 1,612 | $ (4) | $ (2) | $ 4,300 | $ 4,147 | |||||||
Operating income | $ 790 | $ 762 | $ 558 | $ 464 | $ (140) | $ (135) | $ 1,208 | $ 1,091 | |||||||
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 95 | 76 | 90 | 109 | — | — | 185 | 185 | |||||||
Change in the fair value of contingent consideration | (7) | — | (1) | (5) | — | — | (8) | (5) | |||||||
Accelerating Aon United Program expenses (3) | 34 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 88 | 57 | 129 | 69 | |||||||
Transaction and integration costs (4)(5) | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | (4) | 24 | 11 | 40 | |||||||
Adjusted operating income | $ 917 | $ 855 | $ 664 | $ 579 | $ (56) | $ (54) | $ 1,525 | $ 1,380 | |||||||
Operating margin | 29.2 % | 30.0 % | 35.0 % | 28.8 % | 28.1 % | 26.3 % | |||||||||
Adjusted operating margin | 33.9 % | 33.7 % | 41.6 % | 35.9 % | 35.5 % | 33.3 % | |||||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
Risk Capital | Human Capital | Corporate/Eliminations (2) | Total Consolidated | ||||||||||||
(millions, except percentages) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Revenue | $ 11,290 | $ 10,517 | $ 5,907 | $ 5,209 | $ (16) | $ (28) | $ 17,181 | $ 15,698 | |||||||
Operating income | $ 3,436 | $ 3,292 | $ 1,410 | $ 1,143 | $ (502) | $ (600) | $ 4,344 | $ 3,835 | |||||||
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 354 | 211 | 424 | 292 | — | — | 778 | 503 | |||||||
Change in the fair value of contingent consideration | — | 6 | 22 | 21 | — | — | 22 | 27 | |||||||
Accelerating Aon United Program expenses (3) | 82 | 114 | 16 | 27 | 267 | 248 | 365 | 389 | |||||||
Legal settlements (6) | (23) | — | — | — | — | — | (23) | — | |||||||
Transaction and integration costs (4)(5) | 22 | 12 | 33 | 53 | 22 | 120 | 77 | 185 | |||||||
Adjusted operating income | $ 3,871 | $ 3,635 | $ 1,905 | $ 1,536 | $ (213) | $ (232) | $ 5,563 | $ 4,939 | |||||||
Operating margin | 30.4 % | 31.3 % | 23.9 % | 21.9 % | 25.3 % | 24.4 % | |||||||||
Adjusted operating margin | 34.3 % | 34.6 % | 32.2 % | 29.5 % | 32.4 % | 31.5 % | |||||||||
(1) | Certain noteworthy items impacting operating income in 2025 and 2024 are described in this schedule. The items shown with the caption "adjusted" are non-GAAP measures. |
(2) | Segment expenses exclude governance costs, post-retirement benefits, and other costs that are not directly attributable to a specific segment. |
(3) | Total charges are expected to include technology-related costs to facilitate streamlining and simplifying operations, headcount reduction costs, and costs associated with asset impairments, including real estate consolidation costs. |
(4) | Transaction costs include advisory, legal, accounting, regulatory, and other professional or consulting fees required to complete the NFP Transaction. No transaction costs were recognized for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. No transaction costs were recognized for the three months ended December 31, 2024. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, |
(5) | The NFP Transaction has and will continue to result in certain non-recurring integration costs associated with colleague severance, retention bonus awards, termination of redundant third-party agreements, costs associated with legal entity rationalization, and professional or consulting fees related to alignment of management processes and controls, as well as costs associated with the assessment of NFP information technology environment and security protocols. Aon incurred |
(6) | In the fourth quarter of 2023, Aon recognized a |
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures - Diluted Earnings Per Share (Unaudited) (1) |
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||
(millions, except percentages) | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | 2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||||
Adjusted operating income | $ 1,525 | $ 1,380 | 11 % | $ 5,563 | $ 4,939 | 13 % | ||||||
Interest income | 14 | 4 | 250 % | 19 | 67 | (72) % | ||||||
Interest expense | (191) | (206) | (7) % | (815) | (788) | 3 % | ||||||
Other income (expense): (2) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted other income (expense) - pensions | (22) | (14) | 57 % | (87) | (49) | 78 % | ||||||
Adjusted other income (expense) - other (3)(4)(5) | 1 | 16 | (94) % | (9) | 62 | (115) % | ||||||
Adjusted other income (expense) | (21) | 2 | (1,150) % | (96) | 13 | (838) % | ||||||
Adjusted income before income taxes | 1,327 | 1,180 | 12 % | 4,671 | 4,231 | 10 % | ||||||
Adjusted income tax expense (6) | 265 | 197 | 35 % | 910 | 849 | 7 % | ||||||
Adjusted net income | 1,062 | 983 | 8 % | 3,761 | 3,382 | 11 % | ||||||
Less: Net income attributable to redeemable and nonredeemable | 11 | 18 | (39) % | 55 | 66 | (17) % | ||||||
Adjusted net income attributable to Aon shareholders | 1,051 | 965 | 9 % | 3,706 | 3,316 | 12 % | ||||||
Adjusted diluted net income per share attributable to Aon shareholders | $ 4.85 | $ 4.42 | 10 % | $ 17.07 | $ 15.60 | 9 % | ||||||
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding - diluted | 216.5 | 218.3 | (1) % | 217.1 | 212.5 | 2 % | ||||||
Effective tax rates (6) | ||||||||||||
22.9 % | 17.6 % | 21.2 % | 21.4 % | |||||||||
Non-GAAP | 20.0 % | 16.7 % | 19.5 % | 20.1 % | ||||||||
(1) | Certain noteworthy items impacting operating income in 2025 and 2024 are described in this schedule. The items shown with the caption "adjusted" are non-GAAP measures. |
(2) | For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Other income was |
(3) | Adjusted other income (expense) excluded gains related to deferred consideration from the affiliates of The Blackstone Group L.P. and the other designated purchasers related to a divestiture completed in a prior-year period. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, a gain of |
(4) | Adjusted other income (expense) excluded gains from dispositions of |
(5) | Adjusted other income (expense) excluded |
(6) | Adjusted items are generally taxed at the estimated annual effective tax rate, except for the applicable tax impact associated with changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, certain legal settlements, Accelerating Aon United Program expenses, certain transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of NFP, certain gains from dispositions, and deferred consideration from a prior-year sale of business, which are adjusted at the related jurisdictional rate. The tax adjustment also excludes interest accruals for income tax reserves related to the termination fee payment made in connection with the Company's terminated proposed combination with Willis Towers Watson. |
Aon plc |
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position |
As of December 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | |||
(millions) | (unaudited) | |||
Assets | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,195 | $ 1,085 | ||
Short-term investments | 1,603 | 219 | ||
Receivables, net | 4,209 | 3,803 | ||
Fiduciary assets (1) | 17,889 | 17,566 | ||
Other current assets | 878 | 759 | ||
Total current assets | 25,774 | 23,432 | ||
Goodwill | 15,797 | 15,234 | ||
Intangible assets, net | 5,727 | 6,743 | ||
Fixed assets, net | 702 | 637 | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 677 | 711 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 748 | 654 | ||
Prepaid pension | 603 | 556 | ||
Other non-current assets | 756 | 998 | ||
Total assets | $ 50,784 | $ 48,965 | ||
Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and equity | ||||
Liabilities | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ 2,861 | $ 2,905 | ||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 589 | 751 | ||
Fiduciary liabilities | 17,889 | 17,566 | ||
Other current liabilities | 1,887 | 1,773 | ||
Total current liabilities | 23,226 | 22,995 | ||
Long-term debt | 14,660 | 16,265 | ||
Non-current operating lease liabilities | 641 | 685 | ||
Deferred tax liabilities | 340 | 319 | ||
Pension, other postretirement, and postemployment liabilities | 1,084 | 1,127 | ||
Other non-current liabilities | 1,285 | 1,144 | ||
Total liabilities | 41,236 | 42,535 | ||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 89 | 125 | ||
Equity | ||||
Ordinary shares - Authorized: 500 shares (issued: 2025 - 214.5 ; 2024 - 216.0) | 2 | 2 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 13,438 | 13,173 | ||
Accumulated deficit | (245) | (2,309) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,843) | (4,745) | ||
Total Aon shareholders' equity | 9,352 | 6,121 | ||
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests | 107 | 184 | ||
Total equity | 9,459 | 6,305 | ||
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | $ 50,784 | $ 48,965 | ||
(1) | Includes cash and short-term investments of |
Aon plc |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
Year ended December 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | |||
(millions) | (unaudited) | |||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||
Net income | $ 3,750 | $ 2,720 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
Gain from sales of businesses | (1,201) | (337) | ||
Depreciation of fixed assets | 188 | 183 | ||
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets | 778 | 503 | ||
Share-based compensation expense | 432 | 474 | ||
Deferred income taxes | (141) | (311) | ||
Other, net | (133) | (134) | ||
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||||
Receivables, net | (257) | (312) | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (155) | 393 | ||
Accelerating Aon United Program liabilities | 27 | 17 | ||
Current income taxes | 114 | — | ||
Pension, other postretirement and postemployment liabilities | (16) | (18) | ||
Other assets and liabilities | 95 | (143) | ||
Cash provided by operating activities | 3,481 | 3,035 | ||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||
Proceeds from investments | 145 | 212 | ||
Purchases of investments | (172) | (172) | ||
Net sales (purchases) of short-term investments - non fiduciary | (1,379) | 151 | ||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash and funds held on behalf of clients | (394) | (3,506) | ||
Sale of businesses, net of cash and funds held on behalf of clients | 2,349 | 700 | ||
Capital expenditures | (263) | (218) | ||
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities | 286 | (2,833) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||
Share repurchase | (1,000) | (1,000) | ||
Proceeds from issuance of shares | 70 | 79 | ||
Cash paid for employee taxes on withholding shares | (208) | (202) | ||
Commercial paper issuances, net of repayments | (24) | (591) | ||
Issuance of debt | — | 7,926 | ||
Repayment of debt | (1,850) | (4,928) | ||
Increase in fiduciary liabilities, net of fiduciary receivables | (366) | 280 | ||
Cash dividends to shareholders | (629) | (562) | ||
Redeemable and nonredeemable noncontrolling interests, and other financing activities | (198) | (206) | ||
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities | (4,205) | 796 | ||
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients | 678 | (387) | ||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients | 240 | 611 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients at beginning of year | 8,333 | 7,722 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients at end of year | $ 8,573 | $ 8,333 | ||
Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 1,195 | $ 1,085 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients classified as held for sale | — | 1 | ||
Funds held on behalf of clients | 7,378 | 7,247 | ||
Total cash and cash equivalents and funds held on behalf of clients | $ 8,573 | $ 8,333 | ||
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