Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:AJG Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $294.19 -0.76 (-0.26%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$293.59▼$296.7550-Day Range$259.13▼$297.7452-Week Range$218.63▼$298.24Volume671,525 shsAverage Volume826,065 shsMarket Capitalization$64.28 billionP/E Ratio59.55Dividend Yield0.82%Price Target$276.82 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. alerts: Email Address Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.19 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.9% Downside$276.82 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.07% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.45Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.85Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$13.34 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth12.01%From $10.16 to $11.38 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.62 out of 5 starsFinance Sector80th out of 871 stocksInsurance Agents, Brokers, & Service Industry1st out of 21 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.19, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.07% of the outstanding shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has recently decreased by 12.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is 48.58%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.09% next year. This indicates that Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s dividend. Previous Next 3.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has received a 29.13% net impact score from Upright. Arthur J. Gallagher seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Home insurance services for individuals", "Commercial general liability insurance", and "Risk and damage evaluation services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is -0.45. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for AJG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $13,342,910.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.60% of the stock of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.53% of the stock of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. are expected to grow by 12.01% in the coming year, from $10.16 to $11.38 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is 59.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is 59.55, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Earnings Growth RatioArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a PEG Ratio of 2.46. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioArthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a P/B Ratio of 5.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Deal MakerThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.Learn more about this much-needed advancement and investment opportunity here. About Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock (NYSE:AJG)Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to entities and individuals worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and nonprofit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.Read More AJG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AJG Stock News HeadlinesAugust 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) President Thomas Joseph Gallagher Sells 15,000 SharesSeptember 7 at 6:23 AM | americanbankingnews.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) Earns Equal Weight Rating from Analysts at BarclaysSeptember 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.September 6 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. to Host Regularly Scheduled Quarterly Investor Meeting with ManagementSeptember 5 at 12:59 PM | msn.comBarclays Initiates Coverage of Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) with Equal-Weight RecommendationSeptember 5 at 9:00 AM | prnewswire.comGallagher Study Finds Career Development as a Top Factor in Employee Engagement and RetentionSeptember 4 at 11:35 PM | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) five years ago would have delivered you a 256% gainAugust 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s (NYSE:AJG) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?September 7, 2024 | Deal Maker (Ad)The solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase, according to the NY Post. With a sky-high 150% turnover rate, the fast food industry is already grappling with labor issues before taking into account these wage hikes. The industry will need a projected 1 million new workers every year through 2032.August 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comArthur J. Gallagher: Strong Growth Expectations And Track RecordAugust 24, 2024 | marketwatch.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsAugust 22, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) Stock?August 19, 2024 | msn.comAre You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) is a Great ChoiceAugust 16, 2024 | insidermonkey.com10 Safe Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire ChiltonAugust 16, 2024 | marketwatch.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors despite daily gainsAugust 16, 2024 | marketwatch.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsAugust 13, 2024 | marketwatch.comArthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock underperforms Tuesday when compared to competitorsAugust 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comArthur J. Gallagher Insiders Sell US$26m Of Stock, Possibly Signalling CautionSee More Headlines Receive AJG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/21 Dividend6/07/2024Dividend Payable6/21/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend9/06/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/20/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Insurance agents, brokers, & service Sub-IndustryInsurance Brokers Current SymbolNYSE:AJG CUSIP36357610 CIK354190 Webwww.ajg.com Phone(630) 773-3800Fax630-285-4000Employees52,000Year Founded1927Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$276.82 High Stock Price Target$310.00 Low Stock Price Target$252.00 Potential Upside/Downside-5.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.19 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.94 Trailing P/E Ratio59.55 Forward P/E Ratio28.96 P/E Growth2.46Net Income$969.50 million Net Margins10.41% Pretax Margin12.96% Return on Equity19.25% Return on Assets3.72% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67 Current Ratio1.04 Quick Ratio1.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.96 billion Price / Sales5.87 Cash Flow$12.19 per share Price / Cash Flow24.13 Book Value$52.94 per share Price / Book5.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares218,500,000Free Float215,004,000Market Cap$64.28 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.72 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. (Age 72)Chairman & CEO Comp: $10.08MMr. Thomas Joseph Gallagher (Age 65)President Comp: $5.23MMr. Douglas K. Howell CPA (Age 62)Corporate VP & CFO Comp: $4.5MMr. Walter D. Bay (Age 61)Corporate VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $3.41MMr. Scott R. Hudson CPA (Age 62)President & CEO of Risk Management Services Comp: $3.53MMr. Patrick M. Gallagher (Age 44)Executive VP & COO Mr. David R. Long (Age 72)Vice President Mr. Richard C. Cary (Age 61)Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Mark H. Bloom (Age 60)Corporate VP & Global Chief Information Officer Mr. Raymond IardellaVice President of Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMarsh & McLennan CompaniesNYSE:MMCAONNYSE:AONBrown & BrownNYSE:BROeHealthNASDAQ:EHTHWillis Towers Watson PublicNASDAQ:WTWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 17,976 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.008%Brown Financial AdvisorsBought 2,854 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.001%Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. ILBought 93 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 0.000%New Century Financial Group LLCBought 1,698 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.002%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 529 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock? AJG Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock price has been on an upward trend, reaching a 52-week high of $287.60. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, with a net margin of 10.41% and a return on equity of 19.25%. Analysts expect Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to post $10.15 earnings per share for the current fiscal year, indicating potential growth. Several hedge funds and institutional investors have been increasing their stakes in AJG, showing confidence in the company's performance. The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, providing investors with a steady income stream. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for these reasons: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. stock is currently trading down 0.5%, indicating short-term market volatility. Some analysts have issued "underperform" ratings on AJG, suggesting potential challenges in the company's performance. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 57.68 may be considered high by some investors, indicating a premium valuation. There is a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or financial instability. While the company has shown growth, there are concerns about the price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.35, indicating potential overvaluation. 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 Thursday, August 22, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AJG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AJG shares performed this year? Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock was trading at $224.88 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AJG stock has increased by 30.8% and is now trading at $294.19. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s earnings last quarter? Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The financial services provider reported $2.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.24 by $0.02. The firm's revenue was up 14.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is J. Patrick Gallagher Jr.'s approval rating as Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s CEO? 708 employees have rated Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Chief Executive Officer J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. on Glassdoor.com. J. Patrick Gallagher Jr. has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees. Does Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. have any subsidiaries? Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. subsidiaries include these companies: Optimum Talent, LSG Insurance Partners, The Human Capital Group, Gillis Ellis & Baker Inc., BluePeak Advisors, P2 Group, Cairnstone Financial, and others. Who are Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.29%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.14%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.75%) and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (0.67%). Insiders that own company stock include Thomas Joseph Gallagher, Scott R Hudson, Douglas K Howell, William L Bax, David S Johnson, Richard C Cary, William F Ziebell, Patrick Murphy Gallagher, Walter D Bay, Kay W Mccurdy, Sherry S Barrat, Christopher E Mead, Joel D Cavaness, Susan E Pietrucha and J Patrick Gallagher Jr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.? Shares of AJG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Walmart (WMT) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM). This page (NYSE:AJG) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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