Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
16

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for AJG.

Consensus Price Target

$280.74
18.36% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the average price target is $280.74. The highest price target for AJG is $307.00, while the lowest price target for AJG is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.36% from the current price of $237.19.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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AJG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/14/25 to 10/14/26	1 Month Ago 9/14/25 to 9/14/26	3 Months Ago 7/16/25 to 7/16/26	1 Year Ago 10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	16 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$280.74	$288.32	$278.83	$331.43
Forecasted Upside	18.36% Upside	13.67% Upside	9.04% Upside	9.17% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AJG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.	Finance Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.76	2.28	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.08% Upside	41.08% Upside	20.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent AJG News	Positive News	Positive News

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/12/2026	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Elyse Greenspan 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	$291.00 ➝ $284.00	+22.16%
10/9/2026	Weiss Ratings 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
10/8/2026	Evercore 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform	$295.00 ➝ $307.00	+31.52%
10/7/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Yaron Kinar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Outperform	$292.00 ➝ $271.00	+18.94%
10/7/2026	Cantor Fitzgerald Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Ryan Tunis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Neutral	$300.00 ➝ $280.00	+21.70%
10/7/2026	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Initiated Coverage	Market Perform
10/6/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Bob Huang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Overweight	$285.00 ➝ $260.00	+14.40%
10/1/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Boost Target	Buy	$272.00 ➝ $277.00	+18.67%
10/1/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Outperform	$278.00 ➝ $255.00	+9.25%
9/30/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Andrew Andersen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Buy	$300.00 ➝ $295.00	+26.38%
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9/24/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Paul Newsome Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Overweight
9/24/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Meyer Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Reiterated Rating	Market Perform	$271.00 ➝ $250.00	+9.30%
9/24/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Rowland Mayor Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Lower Target	Outperform	$310.00 ➝ $290.00	+27.54%
8/17/2026	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Kevin Heal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Buy	$267.00 ➝ $300.00	+19.49%
8/4/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Matthew Heimermann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Buy	$250.00 ➝ $285.00	+14.91%
8/3/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Brian Meredith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Buy	$291.00 ➝ $299.00	+19.91%
7/31/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Mark Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Hold	$225.00 ➝ $265.00	+3.33%
7/9/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
7/7/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	Alex Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Boost Target	Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $292.00	+16.81%
2/26/2026	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Lower Target	Buy	$333.00 ➝ $280.00	+19.91%
12/18/2025	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Set Target		$272.00	+7.88%
10/31/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Buy
7/23/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
3/25/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings	D. Sykes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankings	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$352.00	+4.11%

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Should I Buy Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock? AJG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 12, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.:

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has demonstrated strong recent growth, with revenue increasing by 24.3% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, indicating robust demand for its insurance brokerage and risk management services.
The company recently expanded its service offerings through the acquisition of Ornella Underwriting Limited and Winter & Co Solicitors LLP, which strengthens its capabilities in specialty underwriting and maritime legal expertise.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. maintains a low beta of 0.55, suggesting that the stock is less volatile than the broader market, which may appeal to investors seeking stability in their portfolio.
The stock currently trades at $233.97, which is below the average analyst price target of $288.17, implying potential upside for investors who believe in the company's long-term growth trajectory.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a solid dividend yield of 1.20%, providing a steady income stream for investors while they hold the stock.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for these reasons:

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 38.80, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, posing a risk if growth slows.
Recent insider selling activity, including transactions by executives such as Scott R. Hudson and Walter D. Bay, may signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
The company's short interest has increased to 8,234,507 shares, with a days-to-cover ratio of 5.5, suggesting that some investors are betting against the stock's performance.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, which, while manageable, indicates a level of leverage that could become a concern if interest rates rise or earnings decline.
The stock is trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $248.78, which may indicate short-term downward momentum and potential further price declines.

AJG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is $280.74, with a high forecast of $307.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AJG shares.

According to analysts, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock has a predicted upside of 18.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been rated by research analysts at Argus, BMO Capital Markets, Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AJG compares to other companies.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

AJG Analyst Ratings Over Time

AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

AJG Price Targets by Month

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock? AJG Pros and Cons Explained

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Bull Case

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Bear Case

AJG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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