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

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$237.17 -2.31 (-0.96%)
Closing price 09/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$231.40 -5.77 (-2.43%)
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
14

Based on 19 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 19 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for AJG.

Consensus Price Target

$289.83
22.20% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the average price target is $289.83. The highest price target for AJG is $334.00, while the lowest price target for AJG is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.20% from the current price of $237.17.
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
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$289.83$290.28$264.12$330.93
Forecasted Upside22.20% Upside10.27% Upside19.52% Upside10.29% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AJG Price Targets by Month

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

TypeArthur J. Gallagher & Co.Finance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.20% Upside31.92% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Yaron Kinar
Yaron Kinar
Not Rated
Lower TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $292.00+17.49%
8/19/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Bob Huang
2 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $290.00+16.80%
8/17/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
Kevin Heal
Kevin Heal
Not Rated
Boost 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%
8/3/2026Lower TargetOverweight$299.00 ➝ $296.00+16.88%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$276.00 ➝ $287.00+11.91%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $310.00+23.06%
7/31/2026Boost TargetHold$225.00 ➝ $265.00+3.33%
7/31/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$261.00 ➝ $271.00+5.67%
7/13/2026 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
7/9/2026Boost TargetNeutral$285.00 ➝ $300.00+18.46%
7/9/2026 DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
7/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $292.00+16.81%
6/11/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$235.00 ➝ $265.00+20.32%
3/24/2026UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$275.00 ➝ $278.00+28.17%
1/7/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$292.00+12.74%
12/18/2025 Set Target$272.00+7.88%
12/17/2025Lower TargetOutperform$353.00 ➝ $334.00+32.51%
10/31/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/23/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyHold
3/25/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$352.00+4.11%
10/10/2024 Boost TargetUnderperform$271.00 ➝ $293.00+3.09%

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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 Friday, September 18, 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 announced the acquisition of McMillan Insurance & Bonding and Innovise Business Consultants, which expands its commercial brokerage reach and adds surety expertise, creating new cross-selling opportunities across specialized industries.
  • The company reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $3.95 billion, representing a 24.3% year-over-year increase, and earnings per share of $2.84, which beat the consensus estimate of $2.81.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and a consensus price target of $290.28, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $239.30.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. offers a stable income stream for investors through its quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 1.13%.
  • The company demonstrates strong operational efficiency and profitability, reporting a return on equity of 13.28% and a net margin of 9.96% in its latest quarterly results.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider activity indicates a trend of selling, with Chief Accounting Officer Richard Cary selling 1,000 shares at an average price of $252.86, a price significantly higher than the current stock price of $239.30.
  • The stock is currently trading at a P/E ratio of 39.69, which is relatively high and may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its historical averages or industry peers.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is trading well below its 52-week high of $313.55, suggesting that the stock has experienced a significant decline from its peak valuation over the past year.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with 6,692,130 shares shorted as of the most recent record date, indicating that some investors are betting against the company's future performance.
  • The company's revenue of $3.95 billion in the latest quarter fell short of the consensus estimate of $4.01 billion, suggesting potential challenges in meeting market expectations for top-line growth.

AJG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is $289.83, with a high forecast of $334.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.

19 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 14 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 22.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade 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 9/16/2026.
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