Aon PLC's stock surged 5.05% during Friday's intraday trading session following the release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results.

The global professional services firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.48, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $6.40. Revenue for the quarter reached $5.03 billion, also exceeding expectations of approximately $5.00 billion and representing a 6% increase year-over-year. A key growth driver was a 10% rise in Risk Capital revenue, supported by strong performance in North America and EMEA regions.

The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth and strong adjusted EPS growth. Analysts attribute the positive results to resilient demand for risk-management solutions, foreign currency tailwinds, and benefits from restructuring initiatives.