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

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$233.97 +1.27 (+0.55%)
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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
19.99% 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 19.99% from the current price of $233.97.
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

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
1 Month Ago
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
3 Months Ago
7/14/25 to 7/14/26
1 Year Ago
10/12/24 to 10/12/25
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)
14 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 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$275.22$331.43
Forecasted Upside19.99% Upside19.76% Upside8.37% Upside9.84% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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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.
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock vs. The Competition

TypeArthur J. Gallagher & Co.Finance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.76
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.07% Upside37.90% Upside19.21% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/9/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
10/8/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform$295.00 ➝ $307.00+31.52%
10/7/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Yaron Kinar
Yaron Kinar
Not Rated
Lower TargetOutperform$292.00 ➝ $271.00+18.94%
10/7/2026Lower TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $280.00+21.70%
10/7/2026 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
10/6/2026Lower TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $260.00+14.40%
10/1/2026 Boost TargetBuy$272.00 ➝ $277.00+18.67%
10/1/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$278.00 ➝ $255.00+9.25%
9/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $295.00+26.38%
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/24/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$271.00 ➝ $250.00+9.30%
9/24/2026Lower TargetOverweight$296.00 ➝ $291.00+26.91%
9/24/2026Lower TargetOutperform$310.00 ➝ $290.00+27.54%
8/17/2026Boost TargetBuy$267.00 ➝ $300.00+19.49%
8/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $285.00+14.91%
8/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$291.00 ➝ $299.00+19.91%
7/31/2026Boost TargetHold$225.00 ➝ $265.00+3.33%
7/9/2026 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
7/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $292.00+16.81%
2/26/2026 Lower TargetBuy$333.00 ➝ $280.00+19.91%
12/18/2025 Set Target$272.00+7.88%
10/31/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/23/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
3/25/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$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 5, 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

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

  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. recently reported strong financial performance in its latest quarterly results, posting earnings per share of $2.84, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $2.81, while revenue grew by 24.3% year-over-year to $3.95 billion, demonstrating robust top-line growth and operational efficiency.
  • The company maintains a favorable valuation relative to its growth prospects, with a PEG ratio of 1.37, which suggests that the stock may be reasonably priced given its expected earnings growth, and it currently trades at a price of $227.44, offering a potential entry point below the average analyst price target of $288.17.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a low beta of 0.55, indicating that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a stabilizing effect on a diversified portfolio during periods of market turbulence.
  • The company offers a consistent dividend yield of 1.24%, with a payout ratio of 46.43%, suggesting that the dividend is sustainable and supported by the company's strong cash flow generation, providing income stability for investors.
  • Recent strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Albany Insurance Services, indicate a commitment to expanding the company's brokerage reach and market share, which could drive future organic and inorganic growth opportunities.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

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

  • Several major financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and Royal Bank of Canada, have recently lowered their price targets on the stock, reflecting concerns about cooling insurance pricing and potential headwinds to future revenue growth.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with executives such as Scott R. Hudson and Walter D. Bay selling significant portions of their holdings in recent months, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside potential.
  • The stock is currently trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $250.01, suggesting that short-term momentum is negative and that the stock may be in a downtrend, which could deter momentum-based investors.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased in recent months, with the number of shares shorted rising to 6.37 million as of the latest report, indicating that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
  • The company's revenue for the most recent quarter came in slightly below analyst estimates, with actual revenue of $3.95 billion compared to the consensus estimate of $4.01 billion, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet future growth targets.

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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AJG shares.

According to analysts, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock has a predicted upside of 19.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/12/2026.
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