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

$336.22 -6.70 (-1.95%)

As of 03:04 PM Eastern

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
7

Buy
6

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for AJG.

Consensus Price Target

$315.27
-6.23% Downside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the average price target is $315.27. The highest price target for AJG is $377.00, while the lowest price target for AJG is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -6.23% from the current price of $336.22.

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AJG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/15/24 to 4/15/25	1 Month Ago 3/16/24 to 3/16/25	3 Months Ago 1/16/24 to 1/15/25	1 Year Ago 4/16/23 to 4/15/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$315.27	$307.93	$304.07	$255.23
Forecasted Upside	-6.23% Downside	-5.35% Downside	4.64% Upside	9.97% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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.

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	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.27	2.53	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-8.25% Downside	39.42% Upside	25.81% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AJG News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/11/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Alex Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$308.00 ➝ $346.00	+3.54%
4/11/2025	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Andrew Andersen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$266.00 ➝ $265.00	-20.38%
4/10/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Elyse Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$370.00 ➝ $372.00	+12.92%
3/25/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Sykes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$352.00	+4.11%
3/21/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$308.00 ➝ $314.00	-6.23%
1/31/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Heleniak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$320.00 ➝ $340.00	+11.60%
1/31/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$275.00 ➝ $290.00	-4.77%
1/10/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $377.00	+32.29%
1/8/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Newsome Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$285.00 ➝ $315.00	+12.59%
11/25/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Cox Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$313.00 ➝ $313.00	+2.86%
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11/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$312.00 ➝ $325.00	+10.57%
10/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$271.00 ➝ $293.00	+3.09%
7/31/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$260.00 ➝ $292.00	+2.48%
7/26/2024	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$255.00 ➝ $265.00	-4.34%
5/14/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$264.00 ➝ $270.00	+7.96%
12/12/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
10/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$277.00	+20.82%
9/19/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $264.00	+13.15%
6/16/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$231.00 ➝ $233.00	+9.07%
5/23/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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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, April 14, 2025. 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.:

The stock price is currently at $334.60, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth.
Recent upgrades from multiple brokerages, including Piper Sandler and Barclays, indicate positive sentiment and increased target prices, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a solid market capitalization of $85.57 billion, which signifies stability and the ability to invest in growth opportunities.
Insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their shares, with recent sales indicating a strategic approach to stock ownership.
Institutional investors own 85.53% of the stock, which often reflects confidence in the company's long-term prospects and can lead to more stable stock performance.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

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

Insider sales have totaled 23,235 shares valued at $7,478,224 over the last quarter, which may raise concerns about the executives' confidence in the stock's future performance.
The company has a high P/E ratio of 51.32, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
Despite recent upgrades, two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting that there are differing opinions on its future performance.
The stock has experienced a 12.54% decrease in ownership by the chief accounting officer, which may signal potential concerns about the company's direction.
Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.64, suggests that the stock may not be as stable as some investors would prefer, leading to potential risks in investment returns.

AJG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is $315.27, with a high forecast of $377.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AJG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AJG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock has a predicted downside of -6.23% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Redburn Atlantic, Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AJG compares to other companies.

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