Core Insights - Aon plc reported third-quarter earnings of $3.05 per share, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $2.91 per share [1] - The company achieved quarterly sales of $3.997 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.956 billion [1] Company Strategy and Performance - Aon's "Aon United" strategy, enhanced by the "3×3 Plan," is yielding strong results, attracting top talent in high-growth areas and scaling data analytics across core businesses [2] - The company is expanding in the middle market and unlocking new sources of capital, while executing with discipline to increase client value [2] - Aon shares experienced a slight decline of 0.4%, trading at $338.64 [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Citigroup analyst Matthew Heimermann upgraded Aon from Neutral to Buy, maintaining the price target at $402 [5] - Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $427 to $435 [5] - TD Cowen analyst Andrew Kligerman maintained a Buy rating but lowered the price target from $419 to $416 [5]